Football · Japan

J1 League 2026

Teams

20

Games played

120

Goals

357

Goals per game

2.98

Leader

Machida Zelvia

J1 League: how it stands

Machida Zelvia and FC Tokyo are level at the top on 27 points after matchweek 12, with Machida Zelvia ahead on goal difference. Léo Pereira, Kaina Tanimura and Yuya Yamagishi share top spot in the scoring charts with 10 goals. The recent shock was V-Varen Nagasaki (14th) beating Sanfrecce Hiroshima (3rd): V-Varen Nagasaki 4-0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima.

Full table →Top scorers →

Matches of the day

UK time

Upcoming fixtures

UK time

Sat 31 Oct

Sun 1 Nov

Latest results

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Sun 25 Oct

Sat 24 Oct

Table 2026

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Machida ZelviaMachida Zelvia12831+2027
2FC TokyoTokyo12831+1927
3Sanfrecce HiroshimaSanfreece12822+1926
4Kashiwa ReysolKashiwa12813+625
5Vissel KobeVissel Kobe12723+723
6Kawasaki FrontaleKawasaki12642+722
7Urawa Red DiamondsUrawa Reds12705-221
8Kashima AntlersKashima12624+420
9Yokohama F. MarinosYokohama FM12462+418
10Fagiano OkayamaOkayama12516-216

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Top scorers

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  1. 1Kashima AntlersLéo PereiraKashima Antlers10
  2. 2Yokohama F. MarinosKaina TanimuraYokohama F. Marinos10
  3. 3Nagoya GrampusYuya YamagishiNagoya Grampus10
  4. 4Nagoya GrampusYudai KimuraNagoya Grampus9
  5. 5Cerezo OsakaSoromon SakuragawaCerezo Osaka8
  6. 6Gamba OsakaDeniz HümmetGamba Osaka8
  7. 7Vissel KobeErikVissel Kobe8
  8. 8Shimizu S-PulseOh Se-HunShimizu S-Pulse7

J1 League: frequently asked questions

Who is top of the J1 League?

Machida Zelvia and FC Tokyo are level at the top on 27 points after matchweek 12, with Machida Zelvia ahead on goal difference.

When is the next J1 League matchweek?

It starts on Saturday 31 October with Fagiano Okayama v FC Tokyo at 05:00 (UK time).

Who is the J1 League top scorer?

Léo Pereira (Kashima Antlers), with 10 goals.

How many goals per game are scored in the J1 League?

357 goals in 120 games: 2.98 per game.