Albirex Niigata 2-1 Sanuki in the J2 League, round 14 at Denka Big Swan Stadium, Niigata (42,300 capacity).

Albirex Niigata won 3, drew 0 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (L–W–W–L–W), scoring 7 and conceding 5.

Sanuki lost all 5 matches (L–L–L–L–L), scoring 3 and conceding 16.

The two sides have met 4 times: Albirex Niigata 4 wins, Sanuki 0, 0 draws.