NIIGATA (Interstat) — Albirex defeated Consadole 2-1 on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, at Denka Big Swan Stadium in a J2 League match in Japan.

Jin Okumura opened the scoring for Albirex in the 19th minute. Yūto Horigome equalized for Consadole in the 36th minute, and Kazuyoshi Shimabuku delivered the winning goal in the 46th minute.

Okumura finished with a goal, while substitutes Ryunosuke Umetsu, Shōta Nishino and Ryū Takao each recorded an assist for Albirex.

Consadole entered after a 2-0 victory over Tokushima on Aug. 7. Albirex hosts Fujieda on Aug. 21, and Consadole visits Ventforet on Aug. 28. Albirex also plays at Iwaki on Aug. 28 and at Yokohama FC on Sept. 5. Consadole hosts Tochigi City on Sept. 5 and visits Vegalta on Sept. 12. Albirex will face Montedio, Júbilo, Blaublitz, Bellmāre and Sagan later in the season, while Consadole is scheduled to play Ōita, Tegevajaro, Iwaki, Júbilo, Blaublitz, Montedio and Kataller.