Hachinohe 0-1 Fukushima Utd in the J2 League, Placement match at Prifoods Stadium, Hachinohe (5,200 capacity).

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

Fukushima Utd won 3, drew 0 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (W–L–W–W–L), scoring 17 and conceding 16.

The two sides have met 10 times: Hachinohe 4 wins, Fukushima Utd 5, 1 draw.