Renofa Yamaguchi in the Cup

Frontale's 2009 Emperor's Cup campaign kicks off with a home game against Renofa Yamaguchi on Sunday, 11th October.

The reigning Chugoku League champions progressed from the 1st round with a 7-6 penalty shootout victory over JFL cellar-dwellers Mitsubishi Motors Mizushima FC.

A 3rd round tie against J2 opponents (either Kataller Toyama or Fagiano Okayama) awaits the winner.