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JL

J1 League

JapanJapan
Start Date
2026-08-07
End Date
2027-06-06
3.54
GOALS AVG
6
MATCHES
20
TEAMS
45%
HOME WINS
9%
DRAW
45%
AWAY WINS
Card stats based onJ1 League2026/2027

Standings

Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPTSForm
1
Kashiwa Reysol
Kashiwa Reysol
220052+36
2
Machida Zelvia
Machida Zelvia
110051+43
3
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
110030+33
4
Cerezo Osaka
Cerezo Osaka
110021+13
5
Kashima Antlers
Kashima Antlers
110043+13
6
Shimizu S-Pulse
Shimizu S-Pulse
110010+13
7
Gamba Osaka
Gamba Osaka
110043+13
8
Vissel Kobe
Vissel Kobe
110010+13
9
V-Varen Nagasaki
V-Varen Nagasaki
110021+13
10
Kawasaki Frontale
Kawasaki Frontale
10101101
11
Tokyo Verdy
Tokyo Verdy
201124-21
12
Urawa Reds
Urawa Reds
00000000
13
Avispa Fukuoka
Avispa Fukuoka
00000000
14
Kyoto Sanga
Kyoto Sanga
00000000
15
Yokohama F. Marinos
Yokohama F. Marinos
00000000
16
FC Tokyo
FC Tokyo
00000000
17
Fagiano Okayama
Fagiano Okayama
00000000
18
Nagoya Grampus
Nagoya Grampus
00000000
19
JEF United
JEF United
00000000
20
Mito Hollyhock
Mito Hollyhock
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Fixtures

Top Scorers

Player Stats

#TeamName
Apps
Minutes
Goals
Assists
Pass %
Rating
1
Yokohama F. Marinos
Kaina Tanimura16920-9.0
2
Urawa Reds
Takuro Kaneko18711-8.9
3
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Akito Suzuki218010-8.2
4
V-Varen Nagasaki
Thiago Santana17320-8.0
5
Machida Zelvia
Yuki Soma18510-7.8
6
Gamba Osaka
Shinnosuke Nakatani218010-7.5
7
Nagoya Grampus
Sho Inagaki218000-7.5
8
Tokyo Verdy
Itsuki Someno218001-7.5
9
Nagoya Grampus
Alexandre Pisano218000-7.5
10
Kashiwa Reysol
Nobuteru Nakagawa218002-7.5
11
Kashima Antlers
Léo Ceará215930-7.5
12
Kashima Antlers
Aleksandar Cavric22620-7.5
13
Shimizu S-Pulse
Koya Kitagawa17610-7.5
14
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Shuto Nakano19010-7.5
15
Kashima Antlers
Ikuma Sekigawa218010-7.0
16
Tokyo Verdy
Naoki Hayashi218010-7.0
17
Mito Hollyhock
Kotaro Uchino218010-7.0
18
Yokohama F. Marinos
Taisei Inoue218010-7.0
19
Yokohama F. Marinos
Rubén Blanco218000-7.0
20
Yokohama F. Marinos
Jeison Quiñónes218000-7.0
21
Tokyo Verdy
Kazuya Miyahara218000-7.0
22
Kashiwa Reysol
Taiyo Koga218000-7.0
23
Gamba Osaka
Takeru Kishimoto218001-7.0
24
Yokohama F. Marinos
Kei Chinen218000-7.0
25
Kashiwa Reysol
Ryosuke Kojima218000-7.0
26
Mito Hollyhock
Konosuke Nishikawa218000-7.0
27
Yokohama F. Marinos
Shin Miidera16110-7.0
28
FC Tokyo
Marcelo Ryan16610-6.7
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Tournament Overview

Current Season 2026/2027

Current leader
Top scorer

Classification & Qualification

1-4: 4 Champions League spots
5: 1 Europa League spots
6: 1 Conference League spot
18-20: Relegation zone

Tiebreaker Rules

When teams are level on points, the following criteria apply in order:

  1. Goal difference
  2. Goals scored
  3. Head-to-head record
  4. Away goals in head-to-head
  5. Playoff match (if necessary)

Key Dates

Season runs from August 7, 2026 to June 6, 2027

Transfer windows: Summer (Jun-Aug), Winter (Jan)

Teams Competing

20 teams compete in the J1 League 2026/2027

Historical Seasons

2026/20272025202420232022+17 View all seasons

About J1 League

As a football league, the J1 League belongs to Japan's competitive calendar. Play is currently running in the 2026/2027 season. First place currently belongs to Kashiwa Reysol, with 6 points (2W-0D-0L). 3 goals make Léo Ceará (Kashima Antlers) the competition's leading scorer. The season's 6 matches so far are producing 3.5 goals per game. The outcome pattern reads: 45% for the hosts, 9% shared, 45% for the visitors.

At the front of the J1 League 2026/2027 stands Kashiwa Reysol with 6 points from 2 matches, 3 points clear of second place, followed by Machida Zelvia (3) and Sanfrecce Hiroshima (3).

With 3 goals, Léo Ceará (Kashima Antlers) sits top of the scorer list. Thiago Santana (V-Varen Nagasaki, 2) and Kaina Tanimura (Yokohama F. Marinos, 2) follow in the chart.

Upcoming scheduled fixtures in the J1 League include: Kashiwa Reysol vs V-Varen Nagasaki, FC Tokyo vs JEF United, Kashima Antlers vs Avispa Fukuoka, Fagiano Okayama vs Tokyo Verdy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is leading the J1 League 2026/2027?
Kashiwa Reysol is currently leading the J1 League 2026/2027 with 6 points after 2 matches (2W, 0D, 0L).
Who is the top scorer in the J1 League 2026/2027?
Léo Ceará (Kashima Antlers) is the top scorer in the J1 League 2026/2027 with 3 goals.
When does the J1 League 2026/2027 season start?
The J1 League 2026/2027 season kicked off on August 7, 2026.