Thespa Kusatsu Gunma and SC Sagamihara shared the points in a 1-1 draw in the Japanese J3 League on September 27, 2025. The evening kick-off at Shoda Shoyu Stadium Gunma saw a late equalizer ensure the spoils were split. Thespa Gunma started brightly and were rewarded with an early goal, taking a lead they held for much of the match. SC Sagamihara, however, grew into the game and their persistence paid off with a headed goal from a corner in the final ten minutes to snatch a point. The home team will feel they dropped two points after controlling large portions of the game, while Sagamihara will be pleased with their resilience on the road. The result left both teams in a congested area of the league table, where every point is vital in the battle for positioning. The Gunma coach expressed disappointment at conceding from a set-piece, whereas the Sagamihara manager praised his team's never-say-die attitude. The starting XIs highlighted the physical nature of the contest in midfield.