Today (May 19), as a result of the 2021 J.League YBC Levain Cup Group Stage Matchday 6, Kashima Antlers secured first place in Group A, and it has been decided that they will face Shimizu S-Pulse in the Playoff Stage. The Playoff Stage will be held in a home-and-away format, with four teams advancing to the Prime Stage.
[Playoff Stage Schedule and Format]
■Match Schedule
First Leg: Wednesday, June 2, 7:00 PM Kick-off (IAI Stadium Nihondaira)
Shimizu S-Pulse vs Kashima Antlers
Second Leg: Sunday, June 6, 3:00 PM Kick-off (Kashima Soccer Stadium)
Kashima Antlers vs Shimizu S-Pulse
■Tournament Format
・Eight teams that advanced from the Group Stage will play two home-and-away matches.
・The four winners of the Playoff Stage will advance to the Prime Stage.