Results

Japan Football League 11/24 04:00 - Verspah Oita v Reinmeer Aomori D 0-0
Japan Football League 11/17 04:00 - Veertien Mie v Verspah Oita W 1-4
Japan Football League 11/09 04:00 - FC Tiamo Hirakata v Verspah Oita L 3-0
Japan Football League 11/03 04:00 - Verspah Oita v Minebea Mitsumi D 0-0
Japan Football League 10/27 04:00 - Yokogawa Musashino FC v Verspah Oita W 1-2
Japan Football League 10/20 07:00 - Verspah Oita v Tochigi City L 1-2
Japan Football League 10/12 04:00 - Honda FC v Verspah Oita D 0-0
Japan Football League 10/05 04:00 - Maruyasu Okazaki v Verspah Oita W 0-1
Japan Football League 09/29 05:00 - Verspah Oita v Reilac Shiga L 0-3
Japan Football League 09/22 06:00 - Verspah Oita v Okinawa SV D 2-2
Japan Football League 09/16 06:00 - Briobecca Urayasu SC v Verspah Oita D 0-0
Japan Football League 09/07 07:30 - Verspah Oita v Criacao Shinjuku D 1-1

Stats

 TotalHomeAway
Matches played 29 15 14
Wins 11 3 8
Draws 12 8 4
Losses 6 4 2
Goals for 37 18 19
Goals against 33 21 12
Clean sheets 11 4 7
Failed to score 8 4 4

Wikipedia - Verspah Oita

Verspah Oita (ヴェルスパ大分, Verusupa Ōita) is a Japanese football club based in the city of Ōita, capital of Ōita Prefecture. They currently play in the Japan Football League, the fourth tier of Japanese league football. The 2023 season is their 12th consecutive season in the JFL.

History

The club was formed in 2003 as Hoyo FC. In 2005 they changed their name to Hoyo Atletico Elan, the name in which they competed for many years in the Kyushu Football League. The club is backed by the Hoyo Group, a digital camera and auto parts manufacturer based in nearby Kunisaki. In 2010 they changed their name to Hoyo Atletico Elan Oita. In 2011, they changed their name to Hoyo AC Elan Oita, won the Kyushu Soccer League and earned third place in the Regional League promotion series, which gave them qualification to compete in the JFL from 2012. Ahead of a league jump, they changed their name to Hoyo Oita on 2012.

In December 2013, the club tried to get closer ties to the community and therefore made another name change, this time to Verspah Oita (ヴェルスパ大分, Verusupa Ōita), for the 2014 season onwards, which the club have kept untouched ever since.

In 2020, Verspah won their first Japan Football League title. The title campaign was fairly unusual, as issues regarding COVID-19 prevented the league to be held normally. The clubs were only able to play the first half of the planned matches, 15 out of 30. The league decided to abandon the season and give the title to the 1st-placed team at that time, which was Verspah Oita. As the club did not have a J3 license at the time, the club was unable to receive promotion to professional league football, despite being a J.League 100 Year Plan club status holders.

In 2021, with the league operating normally with all matches being played, Verspah ended the league season in the 3rd place, but, the same issue was brought up. The club still was not a J3 license holder, and then, could not get promoted to the J3. Their J3 license was issued and granted only in the following 2022 season, which the club finished in 8th place, eight points off the promotion zone.

Team name

The current team's name, "Verspah", was coined by combining the Portuguese word "vermelho", which means "red", and the English word "spa", which represents hot springs (after famously known Beppu Onsen), and the initial letter "H" of the former team name Hoyo Oita.

Home Towns

The main home towns are Beppu and Yufu. On 28 June 2022, at a J.League Board of Directors meeting, they approved the addition of the Ōita city.

Verspah Oita is a professional soccer team based in Oita, Japan. The team competes in the J.League, the top tier of Japanese soccer. Verspah Oita is known for their fast-paced and dynamic style of play, with a focus on quick passing and attacking football.

The team's home matches are played at the Oita Bank Dome, a state-of-the-art stadium that can hold thousands of passionate fans. Verspah Oita has a dedicated fan base that supports the team through thick and thin, creating an electric atmosphere at every match.

Verspah Oita has a rich history of success in Japanese soccer, with multiple league titles and domestic cup victories to their name. The team is also known for developing talented young players and giving them the opportunity to shine on the national and international stage.

Overall, Verspah Oita is a powerhouse in Japanese soccer, with a strong tradition of excellence and a bright future ahead. Fans can expect thrilling matches and exciting performances from this dynamic and talented team.