Ehime FC suffered a 3-1 home defeat to Mito Hollyhock in the Japanese J2 League on Sunday, October 5th, 2025. The match at the Ningineer Stadium saw the visitors continue their impressive form with a clinical away performance. Mito Hollyhock took control of the match early, scoring twice in the first half to establish a commanding lead. Ehime FC showed spirit after the break, pulling a goal back to give the home crowd hope of a comeback. However, Mito Hollyhock extinguished those hopes by scoring a decisive third goal midway through the second half to secure the points. The match result highlighted Mito Hollyhock's effectiveness on the road and left Ehime FC facing an uphill battle in their fight for league survival as the season entered its final stages.