Kagoshima United
- Alias
- Kagoshima Utd
- Leagues Played
- Japan J3-League 266 Japan J2-League 80 Japan Cup 9 Japan FA Cup 6 Japan J-League Cup 3
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Fixtures
| Japan J3-League | 07/12 09:00 | 20 |
Azul Claro Numazu
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Kagoshima United 
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| Japan J3-League | 07/21 10:00 | 21 |
Kagoshima United vs
FC Osaka
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| Japan J3-League | 07/26 10:00 | 22 |
Expert fe
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Kagoshima United
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| Japan J3-League | 08/16 10:00 | 23 |
Kagoshima United vs
Sagamihara
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| Japan J3-League | 08/24 10:00 | 24 |
Kagoshima United vs
Parceiro Nagano
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| Japan J3-League | 08/30 09:00 | 25 |
Fukushima Utd
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Kagoshima United
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Results
| Japan J3-League | 07/05 10:00 | 19 |
[5] Kagoshima United v
Tochigi SC
[9] 
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W | 1-0 | |
| Japan J3-League | 06/28 09:00 | 18 |
[2] Tochigi City
v
Kagoshima United [5]
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L | 2-1 | |
| Japan J3-League | 06/21 09:00 | 17 |
[9] Matsumoto Y FC
v
Kagoshima United [5]
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D | 1-1 | |
| Japan J3-League | 06/14 09:00 | 16 |
[6] Kagoshima United v
Vanraure Hachinohe
[4] 
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D | 1-1 | |
| Japan FA Cup | 06/11 10:00 | 8 |
Montedio Yamagata
v
Kagoshima United
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L | 2-1 | |
| Japan J3-League | 06/07 09:00 | 15 |
[6] Kagoshima United v
FC Gifu
[17] 
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W | 3-2 | |
| Japan J3-League | 05/31 05:00 | 14 |
[2] FC Osaka
v
Kagoshima United [3]
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L | 3-0 | |
| Japan FA Cup | 05/25 04:00 | 7 |
FC Imabari
v
Kagoshima United
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W | 0-2 | |
| Japan J3-League | 05/17 05:00 | 13 |
[5] Kagoshima United v
Fukushima Utd
[8]
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W | 5-0 | |
| Japan J3-League | 05/06 09:00 | 12 |
[17] FC Ryukyu
v
Kagoshima United [8]
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W | 1-2 | |
| Japan J3-League | 05/03 05:00 | 11 |
[3] Kagoshima United v
Nara Club
[8] 
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L | 1-2 | |
| Japan J3-League | 04/20 05:00 | 10 |
[20] Gainare Tottori
v
Kagoshima United [3]
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D | 0-0 |
Stats
| Total | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches played | 38 | 19 | 19 |
| Wins | 11 | 7 | 4 |
| Draws | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Losses | 18 | 7 | 11 |
| Goals for | 48 | 31 | 17 |
| Goals against | 49 | 23 | 26 |
| Clean sheets | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| Failed to score | 12 | 4 | 8 |
Wikipedia - Kagoshima United FC
Kagoshima United FC (鹿児島ユナイテッドFC, Kagoshima Yunaiteddo Efushī) is a Japanese professional football club based in Kagoshima, Capital of Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. That was formed from the merger of Volca Kagoshima and FC Kagoshima. Both clubs played in the Kyushu Soccer League before the merger. Their top team is set to play in the J3 League from 2025, Japanese third tier of professional league football after relegation from J2 in 2024. Their secondary team plays in the Kagoshima Prefectural League as Kagoshima United FC SECOND.
History
Origins (1959–2013)
Volca Kagoshima was established in 1959 as Kagoshima Teachers' Soccer Club. The club was a founding member of the Kyushu Soccer League in 1973. Since the league's inception, the club had always played in this league and never be relegated to the Prefectural Leagues until the merge with FC Kagoshima in 2014. They advanced to the Regional League promotion series five times, but never succeeded to promote to the upper tier, Japan Football League, known as the highest level for amateur club football in the country. The club changed the name from Kagoshima Teachers to Volca Kagoshima in 1995.
FC Kagoshima was established in 1994 as an affiliated club of the National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Kanoya. They were promoted to the Kyushu Soccer League as early as 2004 and changed the name to Osumi NIFS United FC.
Both of Volca and NIFS have been seeking the way to promote to the JFL separately. The idea of a merged club of Volca and FC Kagoshima (renamed from NIFS in 2010) had been discussed by the Kagoshima Prefectural Football Association as early as 2012, however, it was failed to reach an agreement at that time. Although Volca and FC Kagoshima had applied for J.League Associate Membership separately, both sides restarted their talk about the merger, then finally agreed with merging their clubs to aim promotion to the J.League, in response of the advisory by the J.League organization. As both clubs had advanced to the final round of the Regional League promotion series in 2013, the merged club earned the promotion to the JFL of 2014.
Kagoshima United (2014–)
The two clubs, Volca Kagoshima and FC Kagoshima, were merged in 2014 to form Kagoshima United. In November 2015, after finishing promotion zone in 2015, they received J.League license to participate in the J3 League.
In 2018, Kagoshima United was promoted to the J2 League for the first time in history from 2019 after five years at the J3.
In 2019, Kagoshima United was instantly relegated back to the J3, after a 21st-place finish in their J3 debut season.
On 2 December 2023, Kagoshima United secure promotion to J2 League from 2024 after draw against Gainare Tottori 1–1 and back to second tier after 4 years since 2019.
On 27 October 2024, Kagoshima United officially relegated to J3 League after defeat from V-Varen Nagasaki 4-1 and ending one year in second tier.
The team's colors, typically a vibrant mix of red and black, reflect the spirit and energy of the region. Home matches are played at the Kagoshima Prefectural Athletic Stadium, where fans gather to support their team with enthusiasm and pride. The club's mascot, a friendly character inspired by the local culture, adds to the vibrant atmosphere during matches.
Kagoshima United emphasizes community engagement and aims to foster a strong connection with its supporters. The team is dedicated to promoting soccer at the grassroots level, inspiring the next generation of players in the region. With a focus on teamwork, resilience, and skill, Kagoshima United continues to strive for success on the field while embodying the values of sportsmanship and community spirit.