# J1 League player red card incidents

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/j1-league-player-red-card-incidents
> Updated: 2026-09-21T00:03:11.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In August 2026, Gamba Osaka midfielder Shota Abe was issued a red card during a J1 League match against Nagoya Grampus following a physical confrontation with Matheus Castro. The incident, which occurred in the 86th minute, resulted in a 1-3 defeat for Gamba Osaka and prompted debate regarding refereeing consistency.

In September 2026, another dismissal occurred in the J1 League when Avispa Fukuoka defender Takumi Ueshima received a red card during a match against Sanfrecce Hiroshima. Unlike the previous incident, this dismissal followed a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) intervention after an initial yellow card was issued for a sliding tackle on Yasushi Matsumoto.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-21: Takumi Ueshima receives red card in Avispa Fukuoka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima match

Avispa Fukuoka defender Takumi Ueshima received a red card following a VAR review for a tackle on Sanfrecce Hiroshima's Yasushi Matsumoto during a J1 League match.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/takumi-ueshima-receives-red-card-in-avispa-fukuoka-vs-sanfrecce-hiroshima-match

### 2026-08-22: Shota Abe receives red card in Gamba Osaka loss to Nagoya Grampus

Gamba Osaka midfielder Shota Abe was sent off with a red card during a J1 League match against Nagoya Grampus, sparking debate over the referee's decision following a confrontation with Matheus Castro.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/shota-abe-receives-red-card-in-gamba-osaka-loss-to-nagoya-grampus

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Cite as: J1 League player red card incidents. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/j1-league-player-red-card-incidents