Japan J-League 03/16 06:00 4 [15] Sagan Tosu v Cerezo Osaka [6] L 0-2
Japan J-League 03/09 06:00 3 [2] Sanfrecce Hiroshima v Sagan Tosu [7] L 4-0
Japan J-League 03/02 05:00 2 [16] Sagan Tosu v Consadole Sapporo [15] W 4-0
Japan J-League 02/24 05:00 1 [13] Sagan Tosu v Albirex Niigata [3] L 1-2
Japan J-League 12/03 05:00 34 [13] Sagan Tosu v Kawasaki Frontale [9] L 0-1
Japan J-League 11/25 05:00 33 [16] Kashiwa Reysol v Sagan Tosu [12] D 2-2
Japan J-League 11/11 06:00 32 [12] Sagan Tosu v Yokohama FC [18] L 1-3
Japan J-League 10/27 10:00 31 [4] Nagoya Grampus v Sagan Tosu [12] D 1-1
Japan J-League 10/21 04:00 30 [11] Albirex Niigata v Sagan Tosu [12] D 1-1
Japan J-League 09/30 10:00 29 [15] Sagan Tosu v Kyoto Sanga FC [14] W 3-2
Japan J-League 09/23 06:00 28 [11] FC Tokyo v Sagan Tosu [12] L 3-2
Japan J-League 09/15 10:30 27 [2] Yokohama F-Marinos v Sagan Tosu [13] D 1-1
Japan J-League 09/02 10:00 26 [13] Sagan Tosu v Sanfrecce Hiroshima [7] L 0-2
Japan J-League 08/26 10:00 25 [12] Sagan Tosu v Gamba Osaka [11] D 1-1
Japan J-League 08/19 09:00 24 [5] Kashima Antlers v Sagan Tosu [11] L 2-1
Japan J-League 08/12 05:00 23 [13] Consadole Sapporo v Sagan Tosu [10] D 1-1
Japan J-League 08/06 10:00 22 [9] Sagan Tosu v Avispa Fukuoka [10] L 0-1
Japan J-League 07/16 10:00 21 [2] Vissel Kobe v Sagan Tosu [9] L 2-1
Japan FA Cup 07/12 10:00 9 Sagan Tosu v Roasso Kumamoto L 3-4
Japan J-League 07/08 10:30 20 [9] Sagan Tosu v Cerezo Osaka [5] W 2-1
Japan J-League 07/01 10:00 19 [8] Sagan Tosu v Urawa Red Diamonds [4] L 1-2
Japan J-League 06/24 10:00 18 [17] Shonan Bellmare v Sagan Tosu [10] W 0-6
Japan J-League Cup 06/18 09:00 6 [1] Yokohama F-Marinos v Sagan Tosu [3] L 6-1
Japan J-League 06/10 10:00 17 [9] Sagan Tosu v Consadole Sapporo [7] D 1-1
Japan Cup 06/07 10:00 8 Sagan Tosu v Tegevajaro Miyazaki W 5-1
Japan J-League 06/03 09:30 16 [16] Yokohama FC v Sagan Tosu [12] W 1-2
Japan J-League 05/27 08:00 15 [12] Sagan Tosu v Kashima Antlers [5] D 2-2
Japan J-League Cup 05/24 10:00 5 [3] Sagan Tosu v Jubilo Iwata [4] L 0-2
Japan J-League 05/20 08:00 14 [13] Sagan Tosu v Albirex Niigata [12] W 2-0
Japan J-League 05/14 04:30 13 [8] Avispa Fukuoka v Sagan Tosu [12] D 0-0

Wikipedia - Sagan Tosu

Sagan Tosu (サガン鳥栖, Sagan Tosu) is a Japanese professional football club based in Tosu, Saga Prefecture. The club plays in the J1 League, which is the top tier of football in the country.

History

In February 1997, Sagan was established as a new club which virtually took over Tosu Futures, which became insolvent in the previous month, and were admitted to participate Japan Football League from 1997 to 1998, as well as J. League Cup in 1997 as a preferential measure, although J. League Associate Membership status was not awarded to Sagan. In 1999 they were admitted to the new J. League Division 2 (J2) as one of the "Original Ten", which were the ten first members of the J2. They remained at the league until their promotion to J1 at the end of the 2011 season. Little by little, Sagan Tosu started to establish itself as one of the top clubs in the country with the new President & Chief Operating Officer Minoru Takehara, who is also part owner of the club.

In their first season at the J. League Division 1 in 2012, confounding the prediction of many critics about their immediate relegation to J2, they have been maintaining their position between 5th and 11th places all the way through the season, except on Matchweek 2, in which they were ranked 13th. They were ranked third after the 33rd week, having a chance to qualify for the 2013 AFC Champions League if they hadn't lost to Yokohama F. Marinos in the last match of the season. However, they have lost to Yokohama by 0–1, wrapping up the season in 5th place, while Urawa Red Diamonds defeated Nagoya Grampus and were ranked 3rd. They also became the first club in Asia to sign a partnership with Warrior Sports, who sponsor many overseas clubs, including English side Liverpool FC.

In 2013, they made it to the semifinal of the Emperor's Cup for the first time in the club's history, becoming the first club based in Kyushu to make it to the semifinal of the Emperor's Cup since Nippon Steel Yawata SC had done in the 1981 edition. In 2013, they invited A-League team Sydney FC along with the former Italian international player Alessandro Del Piero, for a Japan Tour for the first time.

In 2014, the club had been in their most successful season in J. League Division 1, being ranked on the top of 2014 J. League Division 1 on the 1st, 2nd, 13th, and 18th matchweek. However, the club made an announcement on 8 August which announced the termination of contract with the head coach Yoon Jung-Hwan all of a sudden, despite the apparently good season. During the course of the year, they continued on its international expansion and started a partnership with Italian side Juventus FC, for its Juventus Under-16 Japan Tour 2014. On July 10, 2018, the club reached an agreement with former World Cup, UCL and Europa League winner, Fernando Torres. The aging star would play 35 games for the side, netting 5 goals before finally hanging up his boots on his star-studded career.

Sagan Tosu is a professional soccer team based in Tosu, Saga Prefecture, Japan. The team was founded in 1997 and currently competes in the J1 League, the top tier of Japanese soccer. The team's home stadium is the Ekimae Real Estate Stadium, which has a capacity of 24,000 spectators.

Sagan Tosu is known for its distinctive blue and white striped jerseys, which are inspired by the colors of the Saga Prefecture flag. The team's logo features a stylized depiction of a horse, which is a reference to the region's history as a center of horse breeding.

Over the years, Sagan Tosu has established itself as a competitive force in Japanese soccer. The team has won several domestic and international titles, including the J.League Cup in 2012 and the Emperor's Cup in 2019. Sagan Tosu has also represented Japan in the AFC Champions League, the premier club competition in Asia.

The team's playing style is characterized by a focus on possession and quick, incisive passing. Sagan Tosu's roster includes a mix of experienced veterans and promising young players, many of whom have represented Japan at the international level.

Off the field, Sagan Tosu is known for its commitment to community engagement and social responsibility. The team has launched several initiatives aimed at promoting youth development, environmental sustainability, and cultural exchange.