Fukushima Utd 1-2 Gifu in the J2 League, round 11 at Toho Stadium, Fukushima (21,000 capacity).

Fukushima Utd won 1, drew 0 and lost 4 of their previous 5 matches (L–W–L–L–L), scoring 12 and conceding 16.

Gifu won 2, drew 0 and lost 3 of their previous 5 matches (L–L–W–L–W), scoring 14 and conceding 14.

The two sides have met 10 times: Fukushima Utd 4 wins, Gifu 5, 1 draw.