Match summary
Before kickoff, Mito Hollyhock (1st, 52 pts) were 31 points ahead of Renofa Yamaguchi (19th, 21 pts). Before kickoff, Mito Hollyhock were 1st in the table but 11th on points from the last five league games. Renofa Yamaguchi had gone 13 matches without a win before this one. 83% of their 6 previous meetings had three or more goals.

