Nara 3-1 Niigata University HW in the Emperor Cup, Round 1.

Niigata University HW won 1, drew 1 and lost 3 of their previous 5 matches (L–W–D–L–L), scoring 9 and conceding 10.

The two sides have met 1 time: Nara 1 win, Niigata University HW 0, 0 draws.