Shiga 0-1 Tokyo Verdy in the J. League Cup, Round 1 at Heiwado HATO Stadium, Shiga (9,000 capacity).

Shiga won 3, drew 0 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (W–L–L–W–W), scoring 8 and conceding 6.

Tokyo Verdy won 1, drew 2 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (D–L–L–W–D), scoring 4 and conceding 5.

The two sides have met 1 time: Shiga 0 wins, Tokyo Verdy 1, 0 draws.