Fixtures
| Japan J3-League | 02/16 05:00 | 1 |
Tochigi SC
vs
Kochi United 
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| Japan J3-League | 02/23 05:00 | 2 |
Kochi United vs
Gainare Tottori
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| Japan J3-League | 03/02 05:00 | 3 |
Kochi United vs
FC Osaka
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| Japan J3-League | 03/09 05:00 | 4 |
Zweigen Kanazawa
vs
Kochi United
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| Japan J3-League | 03/15 04:00 | 5 |
Kochi United vs
Kagoshima United
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| Japan J-League Cup | 03/20 05:00 | 7 |
Kochi United vs
Gamba Osaka
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Results
| Japan J3-League | 12/07 06:00 | 1 |
YSCC
v
Kochi United
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W | 0-2 | |
| Japan J3-League | 12/01 04:00 | 1 |
Kochi United v
YSCC
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D | 1-1 | |
| Japan Football League | 11/24 04:00 | - |
Kochi United v
Criacao Shinjuku
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D | 0-0 | |
| Japan Football League | 11/17 04:00 | - |
Maruyasu Okazaki
v
Kochi United
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D | 1-1 | |
| Japan Football League | 11/10 04:00 | - |
Kochi United v
Sony Sendai
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D | 1-1 | |
| Japan Football League | 11/02 04:00 | - |
Honda FC
v
Kochi United
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W | 1-2 | |
| Japan Football League | 10/27 04:00 | - |
Briobecca Urayasu SC
v
Kochi United
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D | 1-1 | |
| Japan Football League | 10/20 04:00 | - |
Kochi United v
Okinawa SV
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L | 0-2 | |
| Japan Football League | 10/12 04:00 | - |
Yokogawa Musashino FC
v
Kochi United
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L | 1-0 | |
| Japan Football League | 10/06 04:00 | - |
Kochi United v
Tochigi City
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L | 0-2 | |
| Japan Football League | 09/29 06:00 | - |
Atletico Suzuka Club
v
Kochi United
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L | 2-0 | |
| Japan Football League | 09/21 06:00 | - |
Minebea Mitsumi
v
Kochi United
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W | 0-1 |
Stats
| Total | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches played | 28 | 13 | 15 |
| Wins | 12 | 5 | 7 |
| Draws | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Losses | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Goals for | 29 | 11 | 18 |
| Goals against | 25 | 12 | 13 |
| Clean sheets | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Failed to score | 9 | 5 | 4 |
Wikipedia - Kochi United SC
Kōchi United Sports Club, (高知ユナイテッドスポーツクラブ, Kōchi Yunaiteddo Supōtsukurabu) commonly known as Kōchi United SC (高知ユナイテッドSC, Kōchi Yunaiteddo Esushi) is a football club based in Kōchi, the capital city of Kōchi Prefecture in Japan. They are set to play in the J3 League from 2025, the third tier of Japanese professional football. after promotion from the JFL in 2024.
History
As Igosso Kōchi FC
- Postwar–1966: Kōchi Agricultural High School O.B. Club (高知農業高校OBクラブ)
- 1966–1996: Nangoku Soccer Club (Shikoku League Champions:1980)
- 1996–1999: Himawari Milk Nangoku F.C. (ひまわり牛乳南国FC)
- 1999–2014: Nangoku Kōchi F.C. (Shikoku League Champions: 2001, 2002. 2003, 2004, 2005)
- 2014–2016: Igosso Kōchi
As Kōchi U Torastar FC
- 1998–2000: Transistor (トランジェスター)
- 2000–2006: Torastar (トラスター)
- 2006–2008: Beiling Torastar (北陵トラスター)
- 2008–2013: Nankoku Torastar (南国トラスターFC)
- 2013–2016: Kōchi U Torastar FC (Shikoku League Champions: 2014)
Merger into current club
On 1 February 2016, two established Shikoku League clubs; Igosso Kochi FC (アイゴッソ高知FC) and Kochi U Torastar FC (高知UトラスターFC) merged to form one club, whose aim was to be the first team from Kōchi Prefecture to play in the J.League. After officially changing the management company's name to Kōchi United Sports Club Ltd., Kochi United SC took Igosso Kōchi FC's place in the Shikoku League. For the many players at Kōchi U Torastar FC unable to join Kochi United SC, and wanting to continue playing as amateurs in the Shikoku League, Kochi Sports Club Ltd. and Kochi University established KUFC Nangoku on March 1, 2016, and this new club took Kōchi U Torastar FC's place in the Shikoku League.
The club badge depicts the ceremonial Keshō-mawashi (化粧廻し) of a Tosa Fighting Dog on the outside, with the dark red colors of Igosso Kochi FC and the green of Kōchi U Torastar inside it and an image of a leaping bonito or skipjack tuna drawn in the center (a popular fish in Kochi prefecture). The club's home shirt also reflects the colors of the amalgamated teams from which Kochi United SC was formed.
Shikoku League (2016–2019)
They played in the Shikoku Soccer League, one of the Japanese Regional Leagues from 2016 to 2019, winning it three times in a row from 2017 to 2019.
In 2019, they finished 2nd in the Japanese Regional Football League Competition, earning promotion to the Japan Football League for the first time in their history from the 2020 season.
JFL (2020–2024)
In their first season in the JFL, Kochi United finished in 14th place.
On 24 September 2024, Kochi United announced they had been officially granted a J3 License after approval from the J. League Board of Directors.
On 7 December 2024, Kochi United secured promotion to J3 League for the first time in their history from the 2025 season after defeating YSCC Yokohama 0-2 in the 2nd leg of the J3/JFL play-offs thus winning 1-3 on aggregate, so ending five years in the fourth tier.
J. League (2025–)
On 15 December 2024, Kochi United officially first J3 League away game against relegated from J2 club, Tochigi SC on 15/16 February 2024 and first home game against Gainare Tottori on 22/23/24 February 2025.
On 20 December 2024, Kochi United officially first J.League Cup match against J1 League club, Gamba Osaka on 20 March 2025.
The team's colors are red and white, symbolizing their determination and unity on the field. Kochi United's home matches are played at the Kochi Stadium, a modern and vibrant venue that provides an electric atmosphere for fans and players alike.
With a roster of talented players and dedicated coaching staff, Kochi United is committed to achieving success on the pitch and representing their city with pride. Their style of play is characterized by fast-paced, attacking football, making them a thrilling team to watch for fans of the sport.
Off the field, Kochi United is actively involved in community outreach programs and youth development initiatives, demonstrating their commitment to making a positive impact beyond the game. As they continue to grow and evolve, Kochi United remains a team to watch in the Japanese soccer scene.