FC Imabari
- Leagues Played
- Japan J3-League 172 Japan Football League 41 Japan J2-League 7 Japan FA Cup 7 Japan Cup 4 Japan J-League Cup 1
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- FC Imabari Women
Fixtures
| Japan J2-League | 02/16 04:10 | 1 |
FC Imabari vs
Blaublitz Akita
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| Japan J2-League | 02/23 05:00 | 2 |
FC Imabari vs
Fujieda MYFC
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| Japan J2-League | 03/01 05:00 | 3 |
Sagan Tosu
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FC Imabari
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| Japan J2-League | 03/08 09:10 | 4 |
Ehime FC
vs
FC Imabari
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| Japan J2-League | 03/16 05:00 | 5 |
FC Imabari vs
Kataller Toyama
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| Japan J2-League | 03/23 05:00 | 6 |
Iwaki SC
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FC Imabari
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Results
| Japan J3-League | 11/24 05:00 | 38 |
[2] FC Imabari v
Tegevajaro Miyazaki
[15] 
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W | 1-0 | |
| Japan J3-League | 11/16 05:00 | 37 |
[16] Kamatamare Sanuki
v
FC Imabari [2]
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W | 0-1 | |
| Japan J3-League | 11/10 04:00 | 36 |
[13] Gainare Tottori
v
FC Imabari [2]
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W | 0-5 | |
| Japan J3-League | 11/03 04:00 | 35 |
[2] FC Imabari v
FC Ryukyu
[14] 
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W | 2-1 | |
| Japan J3-League | 10/26 06:00 | 34 |
[14] FC Gifu
v
FC Imabari [2]
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L | 4-1 | |
| Japan J3-League | 10/19 05:00 | 33 |
[1] Omiya Ardija
v
FC Imabari [2]
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D | 1-1 | |
| Japan J3-League | 10/12 03:55 | 32 |
[2] FC Imabari v
YSCC
[18] 
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W | 3-1 | |
| Japan J3-League | 10/06 03:55 | 31 |
[3] Kataller Toyama
v
FC Imabari [2]
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D | 0-0 | |
| Japan J3-League | 09/28 09:00 | 30 |
[2] FC Imabari v
Vanraure Hachinohe
[12] 
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W | 3-1 | |
| Japan J3-League | 09/21 09:00 | 29 |
[8] Sagamihara
v
FC Imabari [2]
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L | 2-0 | |
| Japan J3-League | 09/14 10:00 | 28 |
[2] FC Imabari v
Matsumoto Y FC
[12] 
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D | 1-1 | |
| Japan J3-League | 09/07 09:00 | 27 |
[5] Giravanz Kitakyushu
v
FC Imabari [2]
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W | 0-3 |
Stats
| Total | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches played | 40 | 20 | 20 |
| Wins | 22 | 11 | 11 |
| Draws | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Losses | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Goals for | 63 | 34 | 29 |
| Goals against | 40 | 23 | 17 |
| Clean sheets | 14 | 5 | 9 |
| Failed to score | 9 | 3 | 6 |
Wikipedia - FC Imabari
FC Imabari (FC今治, Efu Shī Imabari) is a Japanese football club based in Imabari, Ehime Prefecture. They are set to play in the J2 League from 2025 after promotion from J3 League in 2024, Japan's second tier of professional football.
History
The club was founded in 1976 and were promoted to the Shikoku Football League in 2001.
From 2009 to 2011, they were owned by Ehime FC as their reserve team, Ehime FC Shimanami. In 2014, the majority of FC Imabari was bought by former Japan national team coach Takeshi Okada.
In February 2016, the club made another step forward towards the J. League, as JFA recognised J.League Hundred Year Vision clubs. In November, they won the Regional Promotion Series and were promoted to the Japan Football League. During their debut season on the JFL, they opened their new stadium and acquired a J3 League license from the 2018 season.
In 2019, after finishing on third place at the JFL, FC Imabari were promoted to Japan's professional league system, becoming a professional club, as they were promoted to the J3 for the first time in their history.
FC Imabari acquired a J2 license in 2021, meaning that Imabari can be promoted to the J2 League once they are able to finish the season in the promotion zone.
On 10 November 2024, FC Imabari secure promotion to J2 League for the first time in history from next season after defeat Gainare Tottori 0-5 in Matchweek 36 and ending five years stint in third tier.
The team's colors are blue and white, and their logo features a stylized letter "I" with a soccer ball incorporated into the design. FC Imabari has a reputation for playing an attacking style of soccer, with quick passing and fluid movement on the field.
The club has a strong youth development program and is committed to nurturing young talent to help them reach their full potential. FC Imabari has a dedicated coaching staff and a talented roster of players who are determined to bring success to the team and make their mark in Japanese soccer.
Overall, FC Imabari is a respected and competitive team in the J3 League, and their commitment to excellence both on and off the field makes them a force to be reckoned with in Japanese soccer.