Kyoto Sanga FC
Fixtures
| Japan J-League | 02/15 05:00 | 1 |
Fagiano Okayama
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Kyoto Sanga FC 
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| Japan J-League | 02/22 05:00 | 2 |
Kyoto Sanga FC vs
Urawa Red Diamonds
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| Japan J-League | 02/26 10:00 | 3 |
Vissel Kobe
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Kyoto Sanga FC
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| Japan J-League | 03/01 06:00 | 4 |
Kawasaki Frontale
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Kyoto Sanga FC
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| Japan J-League | 03/09 05:00 | 5 |
Kyoto Sanga FC vs
Avispa Fukuoka
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| Japan J-League | 03/16 04:00 | 6 |
Shimizu S-Pulse
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Kyoto Sanga FC
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Results
| Japan J-League | 12/08 05:00 | 38 |
[14] Kyoto Sanga FC v
Tokyo Verdy
[6] 
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D | 0-0 | |
| Japan J-League | 11/30 05:00 | 37 |
[3] Machida Zelvia
v
Kyoto Sanga FC [14]
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L | 1-0 | |
| Japan J-League | 11/17 05:00 | 29 |
[15] Kyoto Sanga FC v
Kashima Antlers
[5] 
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D | 0-0 | |
| Japan J-League | 11/09 05:00 | 36 |
[13] Kyoto Sanga FC v
Kawasaki Frontale
[11]
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D | 1-1 | |
| Japan J-League | 11/03 04:00 | 35 |
[2] Sanfrecce Hiroshima
v
Kyoto Sanga FC [15]
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W | 0-1 | |
| Japan FA Cup | 10/27 06:00 | 2 |
Vissel Kobe
v
Kyoto Sanga FC
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L | 2-1 | |
| Japan J-League | 10/19 05:00 | 34 |
[17] Kyoto Sanga FC v
Sagan Tosu
[20] 
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W | 2-0 | |
| Japan J-League | 10/06 05:00 | 33 |
[16] Kyoto Sanga FC v
Vissel Kobe
[2]
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L | 2-3 | |
| Japan J-League | 09/28 04:00 | 32 |
[19] Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo
v
Kyoto Sanga FC [15]
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L | 2-0 | |
| Japan J-League | 09/22 10:00 | 31 |
[15] Kyoto Sanga FC v
Gamba Osaka
[5] 
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D | 2-2 | |
| Japan FA Cup | 09/18 10:00 | 3 |
JEF Utd Chiba
v
Kyoto Sanga FC
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W | 0-3 | |
| Japan J-League | 09/13 10:00 | 30 |
[6] Yokohama F-Marinos
v
Kyoto Sanga FC [15]
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W | 1-2 |
Stats
| Total | Home | Away | |
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| Matches played | 45 | 21 | 24 |
| Wins | 16 | 5 | 11 |
| Draws | 12 | 7 | 5 |
| Losses | 17 | 9 | 8 |
| Goals for | 59 | 28 | 31 |
| Goals against | 65 | 36 | 29 |
| Clean sheets | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Failed to score | 14 | 7 | 7 |
Wikipedia - Kyoto Sanga FC
Kyoto Sanga (京都サンガ) is a Japanese professional football club based in Kyoto. The club plays in the J1 League, the top tier of football in the country. Its name "Sanga" comes from the Sanskrit word sangha, a term meaning "group" or "club" and often used to denote the Buddhist priesthood, associating the club with Kyoto's many Buddhist temples.
The club was formerly known as Kyoto Purple Sanga with "purple", the colour of the team uniforms, an imperial colour reflecting Kyoto's status as Japan's ancient imperial capital city. It was decided that, from 2007, the team will simply be known as "Kyoto Sanga". They are the oldest club competing in the J.League.
Kyoto Sanga have won two J2 League titles and one Emperor's Cup.
History
The club was started as Kyoto Shiko Club, one of the few proper Japanese football clubs in the sense of being strictly dedicated to football and not being part of a company. Like Ventforet Kofu, it could not rise to a Japan Soccer League First Division dominated by company teams; in 1993, after the J.League was created, Kyoto Shiko Club, aided by funds from local new sponsors Kyocera and Nintendo, professionalized (though some players broke away and formed their own clubs, see below) and joined the former Japan Football League under the new name Kyoto Purple Sanga.
First joining the J.League in 1996, Kyoto Purple Sanga hold the dubious distinction of being the League's most relegated side, having been demoted on three separate occasions. Relegation to J2 League occurred at the end of the 2000, 2003 and 2006 seasons; more than any other team. The 2003 relegation happened despite having many national team players such as Park Ji-sung and Daisuke Matsui on its roster, and they eventually left for European clubs.
In December 2007, the club gained J1 League status for the fourth time in their history via the promotion/relegation playoff and therefore shorten its club name to Kyoto Sanga. A 0–2 home defeat to Urawa Reds on 14 November 2010 confirmed Sanga's relegation back to J2, bringing an end to their three-season spell in the top flight.
In the 2021 season, Kyoto Sanga returned to J1 League after an 11-year absence and finished as runner-up. In 2022, Kyoto Sanga remained in J1 League after draw 1–1 against Roasso Kumamoto in Promotion Relegation play-offs.
Kyoto Sanga FC competes in the J.League, the top tier of Japanese soccer. The team has a reputation for playing attractive, attacking football and has produced many talented players over the years. They have a fierce rivalry with local team Gamba Osaka, with matches between the two sides always hotly contested.
The team's motto is "One Team, One Dream," reflecting their commitment to unity and success. Kyoto Sanga FC has a dedicated fan base known for their passionate support, creating a vibrant atmosphere at their matches. With a strong squad and a winning mentality, Kyoto Sanga FC continues to be a force to be reckoned with in Japanese soccer.