February 19th features a match where Consadole Sapporo will travel to Shizuoka to battle Shimizu S-Pulse in a J-League match. Shimizu S-Pulse has not played yet this season, and neither has Consadole Sapporo.
Shimizu S-Pulse is starting their season after ending last season at 14th place, while after earning 51 points last season and finishing 10th, Consadole Sapporo is ready to start the new season.