Football · Japan
J2 League (Japan) 2026/27
Teams
20
Games played
120
Goals
312
Goals per game
2.60
Leader
Vegalta Sendai
J2 League: how it stands
Vegalta Sendai are top on 27 points after matchweek 12, 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) on Sunday 25 October 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 · Sat 17 Oct
UK timeNo matches from these competitions on this day.
Upcoming fixtures
UK timeSat 24 Oct
Sun 25 Oct
Latest results
All results →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 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | +9 | 21 | DWLDW |
| 5 |  RB Omiya Ardija | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | +7 | 20 | WDWLL |
| 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 |  Iwaki FC | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | +1 | 16 | LLWWD |
| 10 |  Fujieda MYFC | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | +2 | 15 | DDLDD |
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Tegevajaro Miyazaki1RB Omiya Ardija1Vegalta Sendai2
Júbilo Iwata1
Blaublitz Akita1
Sagan Tosu0
Vanraure Hachinohe0Yokohama FC2
Consadole Sapporo2Iwaki FC1Sat 3 Oct
Tochigi City FC1
FC Imabari2Oita Trinita2
Montedio Yamagata1
Ventforet Kofu1Kataller Toyama2Fujieda MYFC1Shonan Bellmare1Albirex Niigata2
Tokushima Vortis1Sat 24 Oct
Sun 25 Oct
Sat 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 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 Vortis| # | 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 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | +9 | 21 | DWLDW |
| 5 | RB Omiya Ardija | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | +7 | 20 | WDWLL |
| 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 | Iwaki FC | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | +1 | 16 | LLWWD |
| 10 | Fujieda MYFC | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | +2 | 15 | DDLDD |
| 11 | Júbilo Iwata | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -1 | 15 | LLWDD |
| 12 | Sagan Tosu | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | -3 | 14 | LLWWL |
| 13 | Tokushima Vortis | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | -3 | 14 | WLLDL |
| 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 |
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 12, but Albirex Niigata are only 4 points behind.
When is the next J2 League matchweek?
It starts tomorrow with Fujieda MYFC v Tokushima Vortis at 06:00 (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)?
312 goals in 120 games: 2.60 per game.