Yamagata 3-1 Shonan in the J2 League, round 18 at Yamagata Park Stadium, Tendo (21,292 capacity).

Yamagata won 1, drew 0 and lost 4 of their previous 5 matches (L–L–L–W–L), scoring 10 and conceding 16.

Shonan won 1, drew 1 and lost 3 of their previous 5 matches (L–L–W–L–D), scoring 3 and conceding 6.

The two sides have met 10 times: Yamagata 4 wins, Shonan 5, 1 draw.