Gamba Osaka 3-1 Kwansei Gakuin University FC in the Emperor Cup, Round 2 at Panasonic Stadium Suita, Suita (39,694 capacity).

Kwansei Gakuin University FC won 2, drew 0 and lost 3 of their previous 5 matches (W–L–W–L–L), scoring 8 and conceding 11.

The two sides have met 2 times: Gamba Osaka 1 win, Kwansei Gakuin University FC 1, 0 draws.