Ryukyu 0-1 Kumamoto in the J2 League, round 9 at Tapic Kenso Hiyagon Stadium, Okinawa (12,270 capacity).

Ryukyu won 1, drew 0 and lost 4 of their previous 5 matches (L–W–L–L–L), scoring 14 and conceding 18.

Kumamoto won 1, drew 0 and lost 4 of their previous 5 matches (L–L–L–L–W), scoring 3 and conceding 5.

The two sides have met 5 times: Ryukyu 3 wins, Kumamoto 2, 0 draws.