Albirex Niigata 2-3 Toyama in the J2 League, round 7 at Denka Big Swan Stadium, Niigata (42,300 capacity).

Albirex Niigata won 3, drew 0 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (W–L–W–W–L), scoring 14 and conceding 12.

Toyama won 3, drew 0 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (L–W–W–W–L), scoring 20 and conceding 19.

The two sides have met 3 times: Albirex Niigata 1 win, Toyama 2, 0 draws.