Football · Japan
J2 League (Japan) 2026/27
Teams
20
Games played
130
Goals
333
Goals per game
2.56
Leader
Vegalta Sendai
J2 League: how it stands
Vegalta Sendai are top on 27 points after matchweek 13, but Albirex Niigata are only a point behind. Tochigi City FC, FC Imabari and Ventforet Kofu are in the relegation zone. The pick of the upcoming games is Kataller Toyama v Vegalta Sendai (3rd v 1st) on Tuesday 3 November at 04:55 (UK time). The recent shock was Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo (12th) beating Kataller Toyama (3rd): Kataller Toyama 0-1 Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo.
Matches of the day · Mon 12 Oct
UK timeNo matches from these competitions on this day.
No matches from these competitions on this day.
Upcoming fixtures
UK timeSat 31 Oct
Latest results
All results →Sun 25 Oct
Sat 24 Oct
Table 2026-27
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Vegalta Sendai | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | +11 | 27 | WWDWL |
| 2 |  Albirex Niigata | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | -2 | 26 | WDLWW |
| 3 |  Kataller Toyama | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | +11 | 22 | WDDWL |
| 4 |  Yokohama FC | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | +9 | 22 | WLDWD |
| 5 |  Shonan Bellmare | 13 | 5 | 7 | 1 | +3 | 22 | DDDDW |
| 6 |  RB Omiya Ardija | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | +7 | 21 | DWLLD |
| 7 |  Tegevajaro Miyazaki | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | +3 | 20 | DDDWW |
| 8 |  Oita Trinita | 13 | 4 | 7 | 2 | +7 | 19 | WWWDD |
| 9 |  Iwaki FC | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | +1 | 17 | LWWDD |
| 10 |  Sagan Tosu | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | -1 | 17 | LWWLW |
Sun 25 Oct
Sat 24 Oct
Wed 21 Oct
Sun 18 Oct
Sat 17 Oct
Sun 11 Oct
Shonan Bellmare1Albirex Niigata1Iwaki FC1
Blaublitz Akita0Kataller Toyama1Tegevajaro Miyazaki1
Montedio Yamagata0Vegalta Sendai1Sat 10 Oct
Júbilo Iwata1
Consadole Sapporo0
Ventforet Kofu2
Tochigi City FC1Yokohama FC1Oita Trinita2
Tokushima Vortis1
FC Imabari2Sagan Tosu1
Fujieda MYFC0RB Omiya Ardija3
Vanraure Hachinohe1Sat 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 ImabariJúbilo IwataRB Omiya ArdijaKataller ToyamaOita TrinitaSagan TosuVegalta SendaiTegevajaro MiyazakiIwaki FCTochigi City FCAlbirex NiigataVentforet KofuVanraure HachinoheYokohama FCConsadole SapporoSun 22 Nov
Tokushima VortisShonan Bellmare| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vegalta Sendai | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | +11 | 27 | WWDWL |
| 2 | Albirex Niigata | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | -2 | 26 | WDLWW |
| 3 | Kataller Toyama | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | +11 | 22 | WDDWL |
| 4 | Yokohama FC | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | +9 | 22 | WLDWD |
| 5 | Shonan Bellmare | 13 | 5 | 7 | 1 | +3 | 22 | DDDDW |
| 6 | RB Omiya Ardija | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | +7 | 21 | DWLLD |
| 7 | Tegevajaro Miyazaki | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | +3 | 20 | DDDWW |
| 8 | Oita Trinita | 13 | 4 | 7 | 2 | +7 | 19 | WWWDD |
| 9 | Iwaki FC | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | +1 | 17 | LWWDD |
| 10 | Sagan Tosu | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | -1 | 17 | LWWLW |
| 11 | Tokushima Vortis | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | -2 | 17 | LLDLW |
| 12 | Consadole Sapporo | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | -3 | 17 | WLWWW |
| 13 | Blaublitz Akita | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 16 | WLLLW |
| 14 | Júbilo Iwata | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 16 | LWDDD |
| 15 | Fujieda MYFC | 13 | 3 | 6 | 4 | +1 | 15 | DLDDL |
| 16 | Vanraure Hachinohe | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | -12 | 14 | LLDWL |
| 17 | Montedio Yamagata | 13 | 4 | 1 | 8 | -2 | 13 | LLDLL |
| 18 | Tochigi City FC | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | -2 | 12 | LLDDL |
| 19 | FC Imabari | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -11 | 11 | WWDLL |
| 20 | Ventforet Kofu | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -17 | 11 | LWLLD |
Top placesBottom placesSource: ESPN
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 matchweek 13, but Albirex Niigata are only a point behind.
When is the next J2 League matchweek?
It starts on Saturday 31 October with Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo v Shonan Bellmare at 04:00 (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)?
333 goals in 130 games: 2.56 per game.