Nagano Hold On for Opening-Day Win Thanks to Fujikawa Goal! Tottori and FC Osaka Share the Points [MEIJI YASUDA J3 Matchweek 1 Summary]

The 2026/27 MEIJI YASUDA J3 LEAGUE season kicked off on Saturday, with five Matchweek 1 fixtures taking place.

Kagoshima United FC opened their campaign with a 1-0 home victory over Thespa Gunma, with Keigo Nakayama's 32nd-minute goal proving to be the winner. AC Nagano Parceiro also claimed a 1-0 victory, taking the lead through Kotaro Fujikawa in the 24th minute and holding on to secure all three points.

Gainare Tottori took the lead against FC Osaka through Takumi Kawamura in the 39th minute, but Yuto Minakuchi equalised for the visitors in the 52nd minute as the match ended in a 1-1 draw.

S.C. Sagamihara and Roasso Kumamoto played out a goalless draw, while Kochi United SC and Matsumoto Yamaga F.C. also shared the points in a 0-0 draw.

MEIJI YASUDA J3 LEAGUE Standings

■Match Data
S.C. Sagamihara vs. Roasso Kumamoto
AC Nagano Parceiro vs. Renofa Yamaguchi FC
Gainare Tottori vs. FC Osaka
Kochi United SC vs. Matsumoto Yamaga F.C.
Kagoshima United FC vs. Thespa Gunma

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