Reilac Shiga FC

History

The club was formed in 2005 from the former Sagawa Express SC Kyoto. They were first called FC Mi-O Biwako Kusatsu. In 2007, upon promotion to the JFL, they renamed themselves simply MIO Biwako Kusatsu until 2011.

Regional League and Promotion to JFL (–2007)

In 2007, they secured third place in the regional playoffs of the regional playoffs, earning promotion to the JFL for the 2008 season. This marked their first promotion to the Japan Football League at the end of 2007.

JFL (2008–2025)

The club played their first season in 2008 where they finished 14th.

In 2012, they renamed themselves MIO Biwako Shiga, in order to extend their fanbase to the entire extent of Shiga Prefecture, particularly the area around southern Lake Biwa, in where they mostly have played matches.

In 2022, MIO Biwako Shiga finished in the last place out of the 16 participating teams in the season. The club, however, was not relegated back to the Kansai League, as JFL's top 2 teams were promoted to the J3. Under the league system, MIO Biwako would only be relegated as the last-placed team if no team or only one team had earned promotion to the J3 during the season, which was not the case.

On 27 January 2023, MIO Biwako Shiga announced a name change, becoming Reilac Shiga FC from 2023. On 1 February 2023, the new identity was fully introduced with the new crest release.

On 28 November 2023, At the J League Board of Directors meeting held on this day, Reilac Shiga was decided to issue J3 club licenses for the 2024 season.

They will play their 18th consecutive season of JFL football in 2025 in its new home stadium of Heiwado HATO Stadium in Hikone. In that season, the team ends in 2nd places, four points behind the champions Honda FC and qualified for the Promotion-Relegation play-offs against the bottomplace of the 2025 J3 League, Azul Claro Numazu.

On 14 December 2025, Reilac Shiga secure promotion to J3 League for the first time in their history from next season after draw against Azul Claro Numazu 1–1 in away game, won aggregate 4–3 and ended 12 years in fourth tier.

J. League (2026–)

Changes in club name

• Sagawa Express Kyoto Soccer Club : 2005
• FC Mi-O Biwako Kusatsu : 2006–2007
• MIO Biwako Kusatsu : 2008–2011
• MIO Biwako Shiga : 2012–2022
• Reilac Shiga FC : 2023–present

League and cup record

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• Pos. = Position in league; P = Games played; W = Games won; D = Games drawn; L = Games lost; F = Goals scored; A = Goals conceded; GD = Goals difference; Pts = Points gained
• Attendance/G = Average home league attendance
• † 2020 & 2021 seasons attendances reduced by COVID-19 worldwide pandemic

Honours

Current squad

As of 1 July 2024. – Do NOT add new players before their signing is officially announced by the club through their website, including medical and signing the contract. A transfer fee agreed doesn't mean the player will sign. – Do NOT remove players before their exit is officially announced by the club. – Do NOT add or change squad numbers until it is official on the Reilac Shiga FC website – Only add numberless players that are likely to become part of the first team – Pre-season numbers can be added temporarily with A REFERENCE – This is Wikipedia, not a football newspaper. Anything unconfirmed and unsourced will be removed on sight

Coaching staff

Club coaching staff

Managerial history

References

References

1. (2023-11-28). "２０２４シーズンＪ３クラブライセンス判定結果について（Ｊ３入会を希望するクラブ）". 日本プロサッカーリーグ（Jリーグ）.
2. (2023-11-28). "Jリーグ 2024シーズン J3クラブライセンス交付 に関するお知らせ". レイラック滋賀FC.
3. "J3 League confirmation".
4. "トップチーム".
5. "Staff".
6. "New manager appointed". reilac-shiga.co.jp.