Current Emperor’s Cup holders Gamba Osaka will make their entrance in the fourth round of this season’s tournament, traveling to face Kawasaki Frontale.

Kenta Hasegawa’s men learnt of their opponents when the draw for the remainder of the 95th Emperor’s Cup was held on Thursday at JFA House in downtown Tokyo.

The pool of participants included the 12 teams who advanced through the third round of play, as well as the four clubs who achieved direct progress to the fourth round.

Gamba and Kashiwa Reysol went through on the basis of their runs to the AFC Champions League quarter-finals, joining MEIJI YASUDA J1 League first-stage winners Urawa Reds for their Emperor’s Cup debut.

The fourth round fixtures are to be played on November to determine who progresses to the quarter-finals of the competition.

Round 4 Matchups

Vissel Kobe (J1) - Yokohama F. Marinos (J1)
Machida Zelvia (J3/Tokyo Representatives) - Urawa Reds (J1)
Vegalta Sendai (J1) - Matsumoto Yamaga (J1)
Kashiwa Reysol (J1) - Ventforet Kofu (J1)
Kawasaki Frontale (J1) - Gamba Osaka (J1)
Sagan Tosu (J1) - Montedio Yamagata (J1)
FC Tokyo (J1) - Mito Hollyhock (J2)
Tokushima Vortis (J2) - Sanfrecce Hiroshima (J1)