# Mito HollyHock managerial change and performance

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mito-hollyhock-managerial-change-and-performance
> Updated: 2026-10-31T03:52:49.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Mito HollyHock dismissed manager Daisuke Kimimori following a six-match losing streak that left the club in 17th place in the J1 League. General Manager Koji Honma stated the leadership change was intended to help the team fight for survival with 26 matches remaining in the season.

Football Director Naoki Mori was appointed to take over management duties. Despite this change, the club suffered a seventh consecutive defeat, losing 0-3 to Sanfrecce Hiroshima. The match was impacted by a red card to defender Takumi Manase in the 21st minute. The club has now failed to score in four consecutive matches.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-31: Kashiwa Reysol defeats Urawa Reds 4-0 in J1 League match

Kashiwa Reysol defeated Urawa Reds 4-0 in J1 League action, led by Kaho Koizumi's one goal and two assists. The win moves Kashiwa to third place in the standings.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mito-hollyhock-suffers-seventh-consecutive-defeat-in-j1-league

### 2026-10-26: Mito HollyHock dismisses manager Daisuke Kimimori

Mito HollyHock has dismissed manager Daisuke Kimimori following a six-match losing streak. Football Director Naoki Mori will take over as manager to lead the club's fight against relegation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mito-hollyhock-dismisses-manager-daisuke-kimimori

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