Match Preview
All eyes will be on Home Arena in Germany this Saturday, September 19, 2026 as Sanfrecce Hiroshima (w) welcomes JEF United (w) for a crucial Japan. Women. League Cup. Group stage fixture. Kick-off is set for 12:00. Under the watchful eye of referee Florian Badstuber, both teams will look to claim all three points. The forecast shows Overcast, 15°C for match day. Sanfrecce Hiroshima (w) may have to cope without Lange, while JEF United (w) could be missing Krause. The head-to-head record between these clubs reads: JEF United (w) 1 - 1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (w) (2023). JEF United (w) 0 - 3 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (w) (2024). JEF United (w) 3 - 0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (w) (2021). JEF United (w) 4 - 1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (w) (2024). JEF United (w) 2 - 1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (w) (2025). Fans and pundits alike are predicting a tight contest, with many tipping a 1:2 outcome.
Post-Match Summary
The final whistle has blown at Home Arena. Sanfrecce Hiroshima (w) and JEF United (w) delivered a memorable Japan. Women. League Cup. Group stage clash, finishing 0:0. The result keeps fans talking and shapes the league standings going forward.
Fan Reactions (8)
★★★★☆ 3.8 / 5
(8 reviews)
Can't wait for this one! Sanfrecce Hiroshima (w) should dominate at home. That second half was insane! I say 4:1.
Big match coming up between Sanfrecce Hiroshima (w) and JEF United (w). Attack was unstoppable today! Going with 2:1.
JEF United (w) will surprise everyone, trust me. Heartbreaking loss. Score: 0:0.
This is going to be an epic game. Sanfrecce Hiroshima (w) all the way! Heartbreaking loss. Prediction: 4:3.
My heart says Sanfrecce Hiroshima (w), my head says draw. Goalkeeper was a wall! Let's go with 4:2.
JEF United (w) have been in fantastic form lately. VAR ruined everything again! I'm calling 0:2.
The atmosphere at the stadium will be incredible on Sep 19! Totally deserved win! I think it'll be 2:0.
I've watched every Sanfrecce Hiroshima (w) game this season. Absolutely thrilling! This one ends 0:0 for sure.