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J1 League

The J1 League (Japanese: J1リーグ, Hepburn: Je-wan Rigu), known as the Meiji Yasuda J1 League (Japanese: 明治安田生命J1リーグ) for sponsorship reasons, is the top level of the Japan Professional Football League (日本プロサッカーリーグ, Nihon Puro Sakka Rigu) system. Founded in 1992, it is one of the most successful leagues in Asian club football. Contested by 18 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the J2 League. Until the 2014 season, it was known as the J League Division 1.

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J1 League

Japan. J. League. League Table. Season 2023/2024

Pos Team Home Away Total GD Goals
P W D L GS GC Pts P W D L GS GC Pts P W D L GS GC Pts
1 Vissel Kobe Vissel Kobe 18 9 4 5 27 17 31 18 11 4 3 30 18 37 36 20 8 8 57 35 68 22 1.6
2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima Sanfrecce Hiroshima 18 11 3 4 38 19 36 18 7 8 3 28 20 29 36 18 11 7 66 39 65 27 1.8
3 Machida Zelvia Machida Zelvia 18 8 4 6 29 19 28 18 10 5 3 23 12 35 36 18 9 9 52 31 63 21 1.4
4 Gamba Osaka Gamba Osaka 18 10 4 4 27 18 34 18 6 8 4 18 16 26 36 16 12 8 45 34 60 11 1.3
5 Kashima Antlers Kashima Antlers 18 9 9 0 25 12 36 17 7 1 9 30 28 22 35 16 10 9 55 40 58 15 1.6
6 Tokyo Verdy Tokyo Verdy 18 6 8 4 25 22 26 18 8 5 5 22 24 29 36 14 13 9 47 46 55 1 1.3
7 Cerezo Osaka Cerezo Osaka 18 8 6 4 24 22 30 18 5 7 6 19 21 22 36 13 13 10 43 43 52 0 1.2
8 FC Tokyo 18 6 6 6 22 21 24 18 8 3 7 27 28 27 36 14 9 13 49 49 51 0 1.4
9 Nagoya Grampus Nagoya Grampus 18 8 3 7 20 18 27 18 6 2 10 22 26 20 36 14 5 17 42 44 47 -2 1.2
10 Avispa Fukuoka Avispa Fukuoka 18 6 5 7 16 22 23 18 5 9 4 15 13 24 36 11 14 11 31 35 47 -4 0.9
11 Urawa Red Diamonds Urawa Red Diamonds 17 8 3 6 29 20 27 18 4 7 7 19 23 19 35 12 10 13 48 43 46 5 1.4
12 Yokohama F. Marinos Yokohama F. Marinos 18 6 5 7 28 22 23 17 7 2 8 26 33 23 35 13 7 15 54 55 46 -1 1.5
13 Kawasaki Frontale Kawasaki Frontale 18 7 6 5 33 23 27 17 4 6 7 24 28 18 35 11 12 12 57 51 45 6 1.6
14 Shonan Bellmare Shonan Bellmare 18 5 4 9 25 25 19 18 7 5 6 26 27 26 36 12 9 15 51 52 45 -1 1.4
15 Kyoto Sanga Kyoto Sanga 17 4 5 8 23 31 17 18 8 4 6 20 23 28 35 12 9 14 43 54 45 -11 1.2
16 Albirex Niigata Albirex Niigata 18 4 6 8 25 32 18 18 6 5 7 19 26 23 36 10 11 15 44 58 41 -14 1.2
17 Kashiwa Reysol Kashiwa Reysol 18 5 6 7 19 24 21 18 4 7 7 19 25 19 36 9 13 14 38 49 40 -11 1.1
18 Jubilo Iwata Jubilo Iwata 17 5 4 8 21 24 19 18 4 4 10 21 36 16 35 9 8 18 42 60 35 -18 1.2
19 Consadole Sapporo Consadole Sapporo 18 5 5 8 22 25 20 18 3 5 10 19 36 14 36 8 10 18 41 61 34 -20 1.1
20 Sagan Tosu Sagan Tosu 18 5 3 10 24 29 18 18 3 2 13 18 39 11 36 8 5 23 42 68 29 -26 1.2

Top Scorers. Season 2023/2024

Player 05 Oct 06 Oct 18 Oct 19 Oct 23 Oct 30 Oct 01 Nov 03 Nov 09 Nov 10 Nov All SeasonGoals/Assists
Anderson Lopes
(Yokohama F. Marinos)
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 20/3
Takashi Usami
(Gamba Osaka)
2/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/1 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 12/8
Leo
(Cerezo Osaka)
0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 19/1
Yoshinori Muto
(Vissel Kobe)
0/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 12/8
Yuma Suzuki
(Kashima Antlers)
1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 13/7
Shin Yamada
(Kawasaki Frontale)
1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 15/3
Ryo Germain
(Jubilo Iwata)
0/0 0/0 0/0 2/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 17/0
Matheus Savio
(Kashiwa Reysol)
1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 9/6
Yuya Osako
(Vissel Kobe)
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/1 0/0 0/0 0/0 10/5
Shintaro Nago
(Kashima Antlers)
0/1 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 5/9
Marcelo Ryan
(Sagan Tosu)
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 12/2
Yuki Ohashi
(Sanfrecce Hiroshima)
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 11/3
Sho Fukuda
(Shonan Bellmare)
0/0 0/1 0/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/1 0/0 0/0 9/4
Thiago Santana
(Urawa Red Diamonds)
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 11/2
Mutsuki Kato
(Sanfrecce Hiroshima)
0/0 1/0 0/0 0/1 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 7/6
Lukian
(Shonan Bellmare)
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 11/2
Papagaio
(Kyoto Sanga)
0/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 11/1
Hiroto Yamami
(Tokyo Verdy)
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/1 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 7/5
Yan
(Yokohama F. Marinos)
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 4/8
Kaito Taniguchi
(Albirex Niigata)
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 10/2

Bad Boys. Season 2023/2024

Player 05 Oct 06 Oct 18 Oct 19 Oct 23 Oct 30 Oct 01 Nov 03 Nov 09 Nov 10 Nov All SeasonRed/Yellow Matches Avg
Wataru Harada
(Albirex Niigata)
0/1 - - 0/1 - - - - 0/1 - 1/9 10 0.1/0.9
Kennedy Ebbs Mikuni
(Nagoya Grampus)
- - - 1/1 - - - - 0/1 - 1/7 8 0.1/0.9
Junnosuke Suzuki
(Kawasaki Frontale)
- - - - - - - 0/1 - - 0/7 7 0.0/1.0
Douglas Grolli
(Kashima Antlers)
- - - 0/1 - - - - - - 0/7 7 0.0/1.0
Anderson Lopes
(Yokohama F. Marinos)
0/1 - - - - - - - - - 0/7 7 0.0/1.0
Keiya Sento
(Gamba Osaka)
- - - - - - - - - - 2/5 7 0.3/0.7
Matheus Thuler
(Vissel Kobe)
- - - - - - - - - - 1/6 7 0.1/0.9
Chang-Rae Ha
(Machida Zelvia)
- - - - - - - - - - 0/7 7 0.0/1.0
Yuto Tsunashima
(Tokyo Verdy)
- - - - - - - - - 0/1 0/6 6 0.0/1.0
Hiroyuki Mae
(Shonan Bellmare)
- - - 0/1 - - - - 0/1 - 0/6 6 0.0/1.0
Ryo Germain
(Albirex Niigata)
- 0/1 - - - - - - 0/1 - 0/6 6 0.0/1.0
Hisashi Tawiah
(Shonan Bellmare)
- - - - - - - - 0/1 - 2/4 6 0.3/0.7
Daihachi Okamura
(Consadole Sapporo)
- - - - - - - 0/1 0/1 - 0/6 6 0.0/1.0
Sho Fukuda
(Tokyo Verdy)
- 0/1 - - - - - - 0/1 - 1/5 6 0.2/0.8
Diego
(Kashiwa Reysol)
- - - - - - - 0/1 - - 0/6 6 0.0/1.0
Min-Tae Kim
(Sagan Tosu)
- - - - - - - 0/1 - - 0/6 6 0.0/1.0
Hassan Hilo
(Jubilo Iwata)
- - - 0/1 - - 0/1 - - - 0/6 6 0.0/1.0
Hirokazu Ishihara
(Sagan Tosu)
- - - 0/1 0/1 - - - - - 0/6 6 0.0/1.0
Marcinho
(Kawasaki Frontale)
- - 0/1 - - - - - - - 2/4 6 0.3/0.7
Soma Anzai
(FC Tokyo)
- - 0/1 - - - - - - - 1/5 6 0.2/0.8

Referee Stats. Season 2023/2024

referee 19 Oct All SeasonRed/Yellow Matches Avg
Atsushi Kamimura 1/3 1/3 1 1.0/3.0
Jumpei Iida 0/5 0/5 1 0.0/5.0
Koei Koya 0/2 0/2 1 0.0/2.0
Koichiro Fukushima 2/3 2/3 1 2.0/3.0
Yuichi Nishimura 0/1 0/1 1 0.0/1.0

J1 League News

15 September 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Man City transfer news: Citizens 'still interested' in 29-year-old after summer approach
A deal to bring Celtic striker Kyogo Furuhashi to Manchester City is not completely dead in the water, according to a report.
21 August 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Leicester City transfer news: Foxes 'monitoring' Celtic midfielder
Leicester City are reportedly interested in signing Celtic midfielder Reo Hatate this summer.
12 August 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Tottenham wonderkid signs three-year contract after Man City, Man Utd links
Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed that 17-year-old attacking sensation Mikey Moore has signed his first professional contract.
8 August 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Newcastlevs.Brest
Newcastle United conclude their pre-season preparations with a friendly against Brest at St James' Park on Saturday evening.
8 August 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Spursvs.Bayern
Tottenham Hotspur conclude their pre-season preparations in North London with another friendly encounter against Bayern Munich on Saturday afternoon.
8 August 2024
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Brightonvs.Villarreal
Brighton & Hove Albion will be looking to make it a perfect pre-season when they round off their preparations for the 2024-25 campaign with a clash against Villarreal on Saturday afternoon.
7 August 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Newcastlevs.Girona
Newcastle United continue their pre-season preparations with a friendly against Girona at St James' Park on Friday evening.
5 August 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Urawavs.Reysol
Urawa Red Diamonds and Kashiwa Reysol bring round 25 of the Japanese J1 League campaign to an end when they go head to head at the Saitama Stadium on Wednesday.
5 August 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Shonan Bellmarevs.Avispa Fukuoka
Two sides in contrasting runs of form in Japan's top flight will do battle on Wednesday, as Shonan Bellmare welcome Avispa Fukuoka to the Lemon Gas Stadium Hiratsuka.
5 August 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Yokohamavs.Consadole
Fresh off the back of a stunning victory over Premier League side Newcastle United, Yokohama F Marinos play host to Consadole Sapporo in round 25 of the Japanese J1 League on Wednesday.
5 August 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Tokyo Verdyvs.Hiroshima
Gamweek 25 in the J1 League season will see Sanfrecce Hiroshima making the trip to Chofu to take on Tokyo Verdy at the Ajinomoto Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.
5 August 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Kashima Antlersvs.Sagan Tosu
Two sides at opposite ends of the J1 League standings will meet on Wednesday afternoon when Kashima Antlers take on Sagan Tosu at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
5 August 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Cerezovs.Machida Zelvia
The Yodoko Sakura Stadium will play host to Cerezo Osaka and Machida Zelvia on Wednesday morning as they go head to head in J1 League action.
5 August 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Gamba Osakavs.FC Tokyo
Gamba Osaka will be looking to end a run of consecutive defeats when they welcome FC Tokyo to the Panasonic Stadium Suita in round 25 of the 2024 J1 League campaign on Wednesday.
5 August 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Kawasakivs.Vissel Kobe
Both looking to extend unbeaten streaks, Kawasaki Frontale and Vissel Kobe will do battle at the Todoroki Athletics Stadium on Wednesday.
5 August 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Kyoto Sangavs.Nagoya Grampus
Kyoto Sanga will be looking to pull Nagoya Grampus into a relegation scrap when they square off in the J1 League on Wednesday.
5 August 2024
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Albirex Niigatavs.Jubilo Iwata
Albirex Niigata and Jubilo Iwata square off on Wednesday in what is a crucial relegation clash in the J1 League.
1 August 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Yokohamavs.Newcastle
Newcastle United will continue their preparations for the 2024-25 Premier League campaign with a friendly clash against Japanese outfit Yokohama F Marinos on Saturday.
1 August 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
QPRvs.Brighton
After returning from their trip to Japan, Brighton & Hove Albion continue preparations for the new Premier League season on Saturday, when they meet Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road.
31 July 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
K-League XIvs.SpursTottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur survived a second-half capitulation to run out 4-3 winners over a K-League XI at the Seoul World Cup Stadium in South Korea and maintain their 100% record in pre-season.
29 July 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Sociedadvs.Osasuna
Real Sociedad are in action against a familiar foe when they go head to head with Osasuna in a warm-up game at the Instalaciones de Zuazua on Wednesday.
29 July 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Transfers news and rumours: Reo Hatate to Leicester, Jean-Clair Todibo to Juventus, David de Gea update
Newly-promoted Leicester City are reportedly prepared to submit an offer to sign Celtic midfielder Reo Hatate.
29 July 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
K-League XIvs.SpursTottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur are prepared to deploy Archie Gray at centre-back as they face a K-League XI during a pre-season friendly clash on Wednesday night.
29 July 2024
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K-League XIvs.SpursTottenham Hotspur
Continuing their pre-season preparations in Asia, Tottenham Hotspur will pit their wits against a K-League XI on Wednesday night in Seoul.
29 July 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Urawavs.Newcastle
Newcastle United travel to the Saitama Stadium to face Urawa Red Diamonds on Wednesday as they continue their preparations ahead of the 2024-25 Premier League season.
26 July 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Tokyo Verdyvs.Brighton
Tokyo Verdy are set to host Brighton & Hove Albion in a friendly at Tokyo National Stadium on Sunday.
26 July 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Vissel Kobevs.Spurs
Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou has revealed that two of his first-team stars are still injured and will not feature in their pre-season clash with Vissel Kobe this weekend.
26 July 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou comments on progress of summer transfer plans
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Ange Postecoglou has insisted that there has been no change to the club's transfer plans for the summer window.
25 July 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Vissel Kobevs.Spurs
In Tottenham's last pre-season friendly against Queens Park Rangers on July 20, boss Ange Postecoglou named midfielders Oliver Skipp and Archie Gray in the backline, but he will be pleased to at least have natural centre-back Radu Dragusin available for Saturday's clash.
25 July 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Vissel Kobevs.Spurs
Vissel Kobe are set to play Tottenham Hotspur in a pre-season friendly at Japan National Stadium on Saturday.
25 July 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Tottenham transfer news: AC Milan 'closing in' on agreement for Spurs star defender
AC Milan are reportedly closing in on an agreement to sign Tottenham Hotspur defender Emerson Royal this summer after seeing their first bid rejected by the London club.
23 July 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Tottenham outcast 'in talks' with Champions League club after £21m transfer failure
Tottenham Hotspur winger Bryan Gil is reportedly in talks to join a Champions League club after being omitted from Spurs' pre-season tour squad.
23 July 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Tottenham duo omitted from pre-season tour squad to explore "prospective" transfers
Two Tottenham Hotspur outcasts have been left out of the Lilywhites' squad for their pre-season tour of Asia in order to "explore prospective transfer opportunities", the club have confirmed.
22 July 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Kashima Antlersvs.Brighton
Taking a short break from their domestic title race, Kashima Antlers will welcome Brighton & Hove Albion to Japan for a friendly clash on Wednesday night in Tokyo.
22 July 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Cerezovs.Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund will play their second and final game of their pre-season tour of Asia when they face J1 League side Cerezo Osaka on Wednesday.
19 July 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Sagan Tosuvs.Hiroshima
Sagan Tosu will be looking to extend their lead over the relegation zone when they take on Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the J1 League at Ekimae Real Estate Stadium on Sunday.
15 September 2024 sportsmole.co.uk A deal to bring Celtic striker Kyogo Furuhashi to Manchester City is not completely dead in the water, according to a report. 21 August 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Leicester City are reportedly interested in signing Celtic midfielder Reo Hatate this summer. 12 August 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed that 17-year-old attacking sensation Mikey Moore has signed his first professional contract. 8 August 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Newcastle United conclude their pre-season preparations with a friendly against Brest at St James' Park on Saturday evening. 8 August 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Tottenham Hotspur conclude their pre-season preparations in North London with another friendly encounter against Bayern Munich on Saturday afternoon. 8 August 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Brighton & Hove Albion will be looking to make it a perfect pre-season when they round off their preparations for the 2024-25 campaign with a clash against Villarreal on Saturday afternoon. 7 August 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Newcastle United continue their pre-season preparations with a friendly against Girona at St James' Park on Friday evening. 5 August 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Urawa Red Diamonds and Kashiwa Reysol bring round 25 of the Japanese J1 League campaign to an end when they go head to head at the Saitama Stadium on Wednesday. 5 August 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Two sides in contrasting runs of form in Japan's top flight will do battle on Wednesday, as Shonan Bellmare welcome Avispa Fukuoka to the Lemon Gas Stadium Hiratsuka. 5 August 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Fresh off the back of a stunning victory over Premier League side Newcastle United, Yokohama F Marinos play host to Consadole Sapporo in round 25 of the Japanese J1 League on Wednesday. 5 August 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Gamweek 25 in the J1 League season will see Sanfrecce Hiroshima making the trip to Chofu to take on Tokyo Verdy at the Ajinomoto Stadium on Wednesday afternoon. 5 August 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Two sides at opposite ends of the J1 League standings will meet on Wednesday afternoon when Kashima Antlers take on Sagan Tosu at Kashima Soccer Stadium. 5 August 2024 sportsmole.co.uk The Yodoko Sakura Stadium will play host to Cerezo Osaka and Machida Zelvia on Wednesday morning as they go head to head in J1 League action. 5 August 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Gamba Osaka will be looking to end a run of consecutive defeats when they welcome FC Tokyo to the Panasonic Stadium Suita in round 25 of the 2024 J1 League campaign on Wednesday. 5 August 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Both looking to extend unbeaten streaks, Kawasaki Frontale and Vissel Kobe will do battle at the Todoroki Athletics Stadium on Wednesday.