J1 League table 2026
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Machida Zelvia | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | +20 | 27 | LWWWD |
| 2 |  Tokyo | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | +19 | 27 | WWWDW |
| 3 |  Sanfreece | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | +19 | 26 | WWWLW |
| 4 |  Kashiwa | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | +6 | 25 | WWLDW |
| 5 |  Vissel Kobe | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | +7 | 23 | WLWLD |
| 6 |  Kawasaki | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | +7 | 22 | DLWWW |
| 7 |  Urawa Reds | 12 | 7 | 0 | 5 | -2 | 21 | WLWWW |
| 8 |  Kashima | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | +4 | 20 | DWWDL |
| 9 |  Yokohama FM | 12 | 4 | 6 | 2 | +4 | 18 | WDDDD |
| 10 |  Okayama | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | -2 | 16 | LLLWL |
| 11 |  Nagoya | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 14 | LWWDD |
| 12 |  Cerezo Osaka | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | -7 | 14 | DDLDD |
| 13 |  Shimizu | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | -10 | 14 | WWDLL |
| 14 |  V-Varen | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -4 | 12 | DDLWL |
| 15 |  Gamba Osaka | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | -7 | 11 | LLDWD |
| 16 |  Kyoto Sanga | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -8 | 10 | WLLDD |
| 17 |  Mito Hollyhock | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | -10 | 9 | LLLLL |
| 18 |  Tokyo Verdy | 12 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -12 | 8 | LLLDW |
| 19 |  A Fukuoka | 12 | 2 | 1 | 9 | -8 | 7 | LWLLL |
| 20 |  JEF Utd Chiba | 12 | 1 | 4 | 7 | -12 | 7 | LDDLD |
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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.
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.
How many teams are in the J1 League?
20 teams in this season's table.