Ryukyu 0-2 Kitakyushu in the J2 League, round 11 at Tapic Kenso Hiyagon Stadium, Okinawa (12,270 capacity).

Ryukyu won 1, drew 0 and lost 4 of their previous 5 matches (L–L–L–W–L), scoring 9 and conceding 12.

Kitakyushu won 2, drew 0 and lost 3 of their previous 5 matches (L–L–W–W–L), scoring 10 and conceding 11.

The two sides have met 10 times: Ryukyu 4 wins, Kitakyushu 6, 0 draws.