# Kashima Antlers J1 League performance and updates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kashima-antlers-j1-league-performance-and-updates
> Updated: 2026-08-20T01:44:08.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Kashima Antlers began the 2026/27 J1 League season with a 4-3 comeback victory against Yokohama F. Marinos. During a subsequent match against Nagoya Grampus, players wore number 2 shirts during warm-ups to show solidarity with defender Koki Anzai, who is sidelined with a long-term ACL injury.

Following a 2-1 win over Nagoya Grampus, the club reached 4th place in the league standings with 6 points. Additionally, the club announced that three youth academy players—midfielders Rui Onuki, Daigo Hirashima, and Yuwa Fukuoka—will be promoted to the senior first team in January 2027.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-20: Kashima Antlers hold 4th in J1 League and announce youth promotions

Kashima Antlers hold 4th place in the J1 League after two wins and have announced the promotion of three youth players to the senior team for January 2027.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kashima-antlers-hold-4th-in-j1-league-and-announce-youth-promotions

### 2026-08-14: Kashima Antlers face Nagoya Grampus in J1 League second round

Kashima Antlers faced Nagoya Grampus in the J1 League second round, with Kashima players wearing number 2 shirts to support injured defender Koki Anzai.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kashima-antlers-prepare-to-host-nagoya-grampus-in-j1-league-second-round

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