Football · Japan
J2 League (Japan) 2026/27
Teams
20
Games played
122
Goals
317
Goals per game
2.60
Leader
Vegalta Sendai
J2 League: how it stands
Vegalta Sendai are top on 27 points after 12 games, but Albirex Niigata are only 4 points behind. Tochigi City FC, FC Imabari and Ventforet Kofu are in the relegation zone. The pick of the upcoming games is Albirex Niigata v Vegalta Sendai (2nd v 1st) tomorrow at 05:00 (UK time). The most one-sided result of the last few days: Iwaki FC 5-0 Ventforet Kofu.
Matches of the day
UK timeNo matches from these competitions on this day.
Upcoming fixtures
UK timeSun 25 Oct
Sat 31 Oct
Latest results
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Wed 21 Oct
Table 2026-27
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Vegalta Sendai | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | +12 | 27 | WWWDW |
| 2 |  Albirex Niigata | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 23 | DWDLW |
| 3 |  Kataller Toyama | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | +12 | 22 | DWDDW |
| 4 |  Yokohama FC | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | +9 | 22 | WLDWD |
| 5 |  RB Omiya Ardija | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | +7 | 21 | DWLLD |
| 6 |  Shonan Bellmare | 12 | 4 | 7 | 1 | +2 | 19 | WDDDD |
| 7 |  Oita Trinita | 12 | 4 | 6 | 2 | +7 | 18 | DWWWD |
| 8 |  Tegevajaro Miyazaki | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | +1 | 17 | WDDDW |
| 9 |  Tokushima Vortis | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | -2 | 17 | LLDLW |
| 10 |  Iwaki FC | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | +1 | 16 | LLWWD |
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Júbilo Iwata1
Consadole Sapporo0
Ventforet Kofu2
Tochigi City FC1Yokohama FC1Oita Trinita2Tokushima Vortis1
FC Imabari2
Sagan Tosu1
Fujieda MYFC0RB Omiya Ardija3
Vanraure Hachinohe1Sun 4 Oct
Tegevajaro Miyazaki1RB Omiya Ardija1Vegalta Sendai2Júbilo Iwata1
Blaublitz Akita1Sagan Tosu0Vanraure Hachinohe0Yokohama FC2Consadole Sapporo2Iwaki FC1Sat 3 Oct
Tochigi City FC1FC Imabari2Oita Trinita2
Montedio Yamagata1Ventforet Kofu1Kataller Toyama2Sun 25 Oct
Sat 31 Oct
Tue 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 ArdijaVegalta SendaiVentforet KofuSat 14 Nov
Albirex NiigataTegevajaro MiyazakiFujieda MYFCVentforet KofuOita TrinitaTochigi City FCRB Omiya ArdijaMontedio YamagataShonan BellmareYokohama FCSun 15 Nov
Consadole SapporoSagan TosuVanraure HachinoheIwaki FCVegalta SendaiBlaublitz AkitaFC ImabariJúbilo IwataKataller ToyamaTokushima VortisSat 21 Nov
Blaublitz AkitaMontedio YamagataFujieda MYFCFC Imabari| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vegalta Sendai | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | +12 | 27 | WWWDW |
| 2 | Albirex Niigata | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 23 | DWDLW |
| 3 | Kataller Toyama | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | +12 | 22 | DWDDW |
| 4 | Yokohama FC | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | +9 | 22 | WLDWD |
| 5 | RB Omiya Ardija | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | +7 | 21 | DWLLD |
| 6 | Shonan Bellmare | 12 | 4 | 7 | 1 | +2 | 19 | WDDDD |
| 7 | Oita Trinita | 12 | 4 | 6 | 2 | +7 | 18 | DWWWD |
| 8 | Tegevajaro Miyazaki | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | +1 | 17 | WDDDW |
| 9 | Tokushima Vortis | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | -2 | 17 | LLDLW |
| 10 | Iwaki FC | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | +1 | 16 | LLWWD |
| 11 | Fujieda MYFC | 13 | 3 | 6 | 4 | +1 | 15 | DLDDL |
| 12 | Júbilo Iwata | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -1 | 15 | LLWDD |
| 13 | Sagan Tosu | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | -3 | 14 | LLWWL |
| 14 | Consadole Sapporo | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 14 | LWLWW |
| 15 | Vanraure Hachinohe | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | -10 | 14 | WLLDW |
| 16 | Montedio Yamagata | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 13 | WLLDL |
| 17 | Blaublitz Akita | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 13 | DWLLL |
| 18 | Tochigi City FC | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -1 | 12 | LLLDD |
| 19 | FC Imabari | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -10 | 11 | LWWDL |
| 20 | Ventforet Kofu | 12 | 3 | 1 | 8 | -17 | 10 | LLWLL |
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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 27 points after 12 games, but Albirex Niigata are only 4 points behind.
When is the next J2 League matchweek?
It starts tomorrow with Albirex Niigata v Vegalta Sendai at 05:00 (UK time).
Who is in the J2 League relegation zone?
Tochigi City FC, FC Imabari and Ventforet Kofu, from 18th to 20th.
How many goals per game are scored in the J2 League (Japan)?
317 goals in 122 games: 2.60 per game.