Hatsukaichi FC 2-0 Shimonoseki in the Japan Regional League.

Hatsukaichi FC won 2, drew 0 and lost 3 of their previous 5 matches (W–W–L–L–L), scoring 6 and conceding 13.

Shimonoseki won 2, drew 1 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (L–W–W–L–D), scoring 5 and conceding 6.

The two sides have met 2 times: Hatsukaichi FC 1 win, Shimonoseki 1, 0 draws.