Midweek Special: J.League Round 13 and Arsenal in the WSL
Updated 2026-04-29A holiday midweek brings a full round of J.League fixtures. Vissel Kobe host Cerezo Osaka, Kashima travel to Tokyo Verdy, and Urawa face Kawasaki Frontale in a classic Saitama derby. In the WSL, Arsenal host Leicester the next morning JST.
J1 League
Matchday 13 · Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:00 JST
KOB
Vissel Kobe
vs
Cerezo Osaka
CER
4-3-3 vs 5-4-1
Title-chasing Vissel Kobe host Cerezo Osaka at Noevir Stadium.
- Vissel Kobe, eyeing back-to-back titles, are loaded with Japan internationals like Yuya Osako and Yoshinori Muto. A home slip is not on the cards.
- Cerezo Osaka feature former European star Shinji Kagawa. His creativity in midfield will be key to disrupting Kobe's attack.
Matchday 13 · Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:00 JST
VER
Tokyo Verdy
vs
Kashima
KAS
3-4-2-1 vs 4-4-2
High-flying Kashima travel to Tokyo Verdy looking for an away result.
- Kashima Antlers have been consistent from the opening weeks. To stay in the title hunt, picking up points midweek is essential.
- Tokyo Verdy host one of the league's in-form sides at Ajinomoto Stadium. An upset here would shift the narrative significantly.
Matchday 13 · Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:00 JST
URA
Urawa
vs
Kawasaki Frontale
KAW
4-2-3-1 vs 4-2-3-1
Urawa vs Kawasaki Frontale at Saitama Stadium — a classic J.League rivalry renewed.
- Urawa Reds vs Kawasaki Frontale is one of the J.League's marquee fixtures, with both clubs boasting internationally experienced squads and packed stadiums.
- Both sides have endured a difficult start to the season. Picking up — or holding on to — three points midweek matters as the season turns.
WSL
Matchday 14 · Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:00 BST
ARSW
Arsenal Women
vs
レスター・シティ女子
LEEW
Arsenal host Leicester at home as they aim to keep the points coming in the run-in.
- Arsenal remain one of the WSL's strongest sides. Watch the finishing of Alessia Russo, Beth Mead and Caitlin Foord up front.
- Leicester need every point they can get. A brave performance against Arsenal could be a season-shaping result.