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J1 League table 2026
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Kashiwa | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | +7 | 21 | LLWWW |
| 2 |  Sanfreece | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | +16 | 20 | WLWWW |
| 3 |  Machida Zelvia | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | +12 | 20 | WWDLW |
| 4 |  Tokyo | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | +9 | 20 | DWWWW |
| 5 |  Vissel Kobe | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | +5 | 19 | WWWWL |
| 6 |  Kashima | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | +3 | 16 | LLLDW |
| 7 |  Yokohama FM | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | +4 | 15 | DWDWD |
| 8 |  Kawasaki | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | +3 | 13 | LWWDL |
| 9 |  Okayama | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 13 | WWWLL |
| 10 |  Shimizu | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | -1 | 13 | DLWWW |
| 11 |  Urawa Reds | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | -5 | 12 | WWLWL |
| 12 |  Cerezo Osaka | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | -5 | 12 | WDLDD |
| 13 |  Mito Hollyhock | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 9 | WDLLL |
| 14 |  V-Varen | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -5 | 9 | DLWDD |
| 15 |  Nagoya | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | -6 | 9 | LLLLW |
| 16 |  Kyoto Sanga | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -5 | 8 | DLLWL |
| 17 |  A Fukuoka | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -2 | 7 | LDLLW |
| 18 |  Gamba Osaka | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -8 | 6 | DLLLL |
| 19 |  JEF Utd Chiba | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | -11 | 5 | LWDLD |
| 20 |  Tokyo Verdy | 9 | 0 | 4 | 5 | -10 | 4 | LDDLL |
J1 League: upcoming fixtures →
J1 League: how it stands
Kashiwa Reysol are top on 21 points after matchweek 9, but Sanfrecce Hiroshima are only a point behind. The pick of the upcoming games is FC Tokyo v Kashiwa Reysol (4th v 1st) on Wednesday 21 October at 11:00 (UK time).
J1 League: frequently asked questions
Who is top of the J1 League?
Kashiwa Reysol are top on 21 points after matchweek 9, but Sanfrecce Hiroshima are only a point behind.
How many teams are in the J1 League?
20 teams in this season's table.