Yamaguchi 0-1 Kitakyushu in the J2 League, round 7 at Ishin Me-Life Stadium, Yamaguchi (20,000 capacity).

Yamaguchi won 3, drew 0 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (W–W–L–L–W), scoring 13 and conceding 12.

Kitakyushu lost all 5 matches (L–L–L–L–L), scoring 4 and conceding 12.

The two sides have met 9 times: Yamaguchi 5 wins, Kitakyushu 3, 1 draw.