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J2 League (Japan) 2026/27
Teams
20
Games played
109
Goals
282
Goals per game
2.59
Leader
Vegalta Sendai
J2 League: how it stands
Vegalta Sendai are top on 24 points after 11 games, but RB Omiya Ardija are only 4 points behind. FC Imabari, Vanraure Hachinohe and Ventforet Kofu are in the relegation zone. The pick of the upcoming games is Albirex Niigata v Vegalta Sendai (3rd v 1st) on Sunday 25 October at 05:00 (UK time). The recent shock was Sagan Tosu (11th) beating RB Omiya Ardija (2nd): Sagan Tosu 2-1 RB Omiya Ardija.
Matches of the day · Fri 30 Oct
UK timeNo matches from these competitions on this day.
No matches from these competitions on this day.
Upcoming fixtures
UK timeSun 18 Oct
Wed 21 Oct
Latest results
All results →Sat 17 Oct
Sun 11 Oct
Table 2026-27
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Vegalta Sendai | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | +10 | 24 | WWWWD |
| 2 |  RB Omiya Ardija | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | +10 | 20 | DWDWL |
| 3 |  Albirex Niigata | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | -4 | 20 | WDWDL |
| 4 |  Kataller Toyama | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | +9 | 19 | WDWDD |
| 5 |  Yokohama FC | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | +6 | 18 | WDWLD |
| 6 |  Shonan Bellmare | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 | +2 | 18 | DWDDD |
| 7 |  Oita Trinita | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | +7 | 17 | DDWWW |
| 8 |  Fujieda MYFC | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 14 | DDDLD |
| 9 |  Tegevajaro Miyazaki | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 14 | WWDDD |
| 10 |  Júbilo Iwata | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | -1 | 14 | LLLWD |
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Tochigi City FC1
FC Imabari2Oita Trinita2
Montedio Yamagata1
Ventforet Kofu1Kataller Toyama2Fujieda MYFC1Shonan Bellmare1Albirex Niigata2
Tokushima Vortis1Sat 26 Sept
Tokushima Vortis3Tochigi City FC0Tegevajaro Miyazaki3
Consadole Sapporo2RB Omiya Ardija5Ventforet Kofu1Oita Trinita1Fujieda MYFC1Montedio Yamagata2
Sagan Tosu0Kataller Toyama3Yokohama FC3Júbilo Iwata1
Vanraure Hachinohe2
Iwaki FC0Vegalta Sendai2FC Imabari1Shonan Bellmare2
Blaublitz Akita2Albirex Niigata2Sun 20 Sept
Tochigi City FC1Vegalta Sendai3Sun 18 Oct
Wed 21 Oct
Sat 24 Oct
Sun 25 Oct
Albirex NiigataVegalta SendaiBlaublitz AkitaFC ImabariKataller ToyamaConsadole SapporoMontedio YamagataTegevajaro MiyazakiOita TrinitaVentforet KofuSagan TosuVanraure HachinoheIwaki FCJúbilo IwataShonan BellmareTochigi City FCSat 31 Oct
Consadole SapporoShonan BellmareAlbirex NiigataKataller ToyamaBlaublitz AkitaFujieda MYFCJúbilo IwataSagan TosuTegevajaro MiyazakiOita TrinitaTochigi City FCIwaki FCTokushima VortisYokohama FCVanraure HachinoheMontedio YamagataVegalta SendaiRB Omiya ArdijaFC ImabariVentforet KofuTue 3 Nov
Kataller ToyamaVegalta SendaiFujieda MYFCJúbilo IwataMontedio YamagataTokushima VortisOita TrinitaVanraure HachinoheRB Omiya ArdijaIwaki FCShonan BellmareSagan TosuTegevajaro MiyazakiTochigi City FCVentforet KofuAlbirex NiigataYokohama FCBlaublitz AkitaFC ImabariConsadole SapporoSat 7 Nov
Albirex NiigataFC ImabariBlaublitz AkitaOita TrinitaIwaki FCMontedio YamagataSagan TosuKataller ToyamaTokushima VortisTegevajaro MiyazakiYokohama FCFujieda MYFCSun 8 Nov
Vanraure HachinoheConsadole SapporoJúbilo IwataShonan BellmareTochigi City FCRB Omiya Ardija| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vegalta Sendai | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | +10 | 24 | WWWWD |
| 2 | RB Omiya Ardija | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | +10 | 20 | DWDWL |
| 3 | Albirex Niigata | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | -4 | 20 | WDWDL |
| 4 | Kataller Toyama | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | +9 | 19 | WDWDD |
| 5 | Yokohama FC | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | +6 | 18 | WDWLD |
| 6 | Shonan Bellmare | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 | +2 | 18 | DWDDD |
| 7 | Oita Trinita | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | +7 | 17 | DDWWW |
| 8 | Fujieda MYFC | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 14 | DDDLD |
| 9 | Tegevajaro Miyazaki | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 14 | WWDDD |
| 10 | Júbilo Iwata | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | -1 | 14 | LLLWD |
| 11 | Sagan Tosu | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | -2 | 14 | LLLWW |
| 12 | Tokushima Vortis | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | -2 | 14 | WWLLD |
| 13 | Montedio Yamagata | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | +2 | 13 | LWLLD |
| 14 | Blaublitz Akita | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 13 | DDWLL |
| 15 | Iwaki FC | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | -4 | 12 | WWLLW |
| 16 | Tochigi City FC | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -1 | 11 | LLLLD |
| 17 | Consadole Sapporo | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -6 | 11 | DLWLW |
| 18 | FC Imabari | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -8 | 11 | LLWWD |
| 19 | Vanraure Hachinohe | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -11 | 11 | LWLLD |
| 20 | Ventforet Kofu | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | -9 | 10 | LLLLW |
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Table zones
- Promotion (1-2)
- Promotion (3-6)
- Relegation (18-20)
J2 League: frequently asked questions
Who is top of the J2 League?
Vegalta Sendai are top on 24 points after 11 games, but RB Omiya Ardija are only 4 points behind.
When is the next J2 League matchweek?
It starts tomorrow with Iwaki FC v Ventforet Kofu at 05:00 (UK time).
Who is in the J2 League relegation zone?
FC Imabari, Vanraure Hachinohe and Ventforet Kofu, from 18th to 20th.
How many goals per game are scored in the J2 League (Japan)?
282 goals in 109 games: 2.59 per game.