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J2 League

The J2 League (Japanese: J2リーグ, Hepburn: J2 Rigu) or simply J2 is the second division of the Japan Professional Football League (日本プロサッカーリーグ, Nihon Puro Sakka Rigu) and the second level of the Japanese association football league system. The top tier is represented by the J1 League. It (along with the rest of the J.League) is currently sponsored by Meiji Yasuda Life and it is thus officially known as the Meiji Yasuda J2 League (Japanese: 明治安田生命J2リーグ). Until the 2014 season it was named the J.League Division 2.

Second-tier club football has existed in Japan since 1972; however, it was only professionalized during the 1999 season with ten clubs. The league took one relegating club from the top division and nine clubs from the second-tier semi-professional former Japan Football League to create the J2 League. The remaining seven clubs in the Japan Football League, the newly formed Yokohama FC, and one promoting club from the Regional Leagues, formed the nine-club Japan Football League, then the third tier of Japanese football. The third tier is now represented by the J3 League.

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J2 League

Japan. J. League 2. 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 Shimizu S-Pulse Shimizu S-Pulse 19 15 3 1 41 11 48 19 11 1 7 27 27 34 38 26 4 8 68 38 82 30 1.8
2 Yokohama FC Yokohama FC 19 12 5 2 30 12 41 19 10 5 4 30 15 35 38 22 10 6 60 27 76 33 1.6
3 V-Varen Nagasaki V-Varen Nagasaki 19 12 4 3 43 17 40 19 9 8 2 31 22 35 38 21 12 5 74 39 75 35 1.9
4 Montedio Yamagata Montedio Yamagata 19 10 3 6 28 16 33 19 10 3 6 27 20 33 38 20 6 12 55 36 66 19 1.4
5 Fagiano Okayama Fagiano Okayama 19 11 4 4 24 10 37 19 6 10 3 24 19 28 38 17 14 7 48 29 65 19 1.3
6 Vegalta Sendai Vegalta Sendai 19 10 4 5 28 22 34 19 8 6 5 22 22 30 38 18 10 10 50 44 64 6 1.3
7 Jef United Chiba Jef United Chiba 19 12 1 6 46 23 37 19 7 3 9 21 25 24 38 19 4 15 67 48 61 19 1.8
8 Tokushima Vortis Tokushima Vortis 19 7 3 9 21 22 24 19 9 4 6 21 22 31 38 16 7 15 42 44 55 -2 1.1
9 Iwaki FC Iwaki FC 19 6 5 8 25 25 23 19 9 4 6 28 16 31 38 15 9 14 53 41 54 12 1.4
10 Blaublitz Akita Blaublitz Akita 19 8 6 5 20 16 30 19 7 3 9 16 19 24 38 15 9 14 36 35 54 1 0.9
11 Renofa Yamaguchi Renofa Yamaguchi 19 9 2 8 26 20 29 19 6 6 7 17 24 24 38 15 8 15 43 44 53 -1 1.1
12 Roasso Kumamoto Roasso Kumamoto 19 4 5 10 25 32 17 19 9 2 8 28 30 29 38 13 7 18 53 62 46 -9 1.4
13 Fujieda MYFC Fujieda MYFC 19 7 4 8 22 21 25 19 7 0 12 16 36 21 38 14 4 20 38 57 46 -19 1
14 Ventforet Kofu 19 5 4 10 29 31 19 19 7 5 7 25 26 26 38 12 9 17 54 57 45 -3 1.4
15 Mito Hollyhock Mito Hollyhock 19 5 8 6 24 24 23 19 6 3 10 15 27 21 38 11 11 16 39 51 44 -12 1
16 Oita Trinita Oita Trinita 19 4 8 7 14 21 20 19 6 5 8 19 26 23 38 10 13 15 33 47 43 -14 0.9
17 Ehime FC Ehime FC 19 6 5 8 24 29 23 19 4 5 10 17 40 17 38 10 10 18 41 69 40 -28 1.1
18 Tochigi SC Tochigi SC 19 4 7 8 17 23 19 19 3 6 10 16 34 15 38 7 13 18 33 57 34 -24 0.9
19 Kagoshima United Kagoshima United 19 7 3 9 24 25 24 19 0 6 13 11 34 6 38 7 9 22 35 59 30 -24 0.9
20 Thespakusatsu Gunma Thespakusatsu Gunma 19 1 5 13 9 26 8 19 2 4 13 15 36 10 38 3 9 26 24 62 18 -38 0.6

Top Scorers. Season 2023/2024

Player 29 Sep 05 Oct 06 Oct 19 Oct 20 Oct 26 Oct 27 Oct 03 Nov 04 Nov 10 Nov All SeasonGoals/Assists
Hiiro Komori
(Jef United Chiba)
2/0 1/0 0/0 0/1 0/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 23/3
Matheus Jesus
(V-Varen Nagasaki)
0/0 0/0 1/1 0/0 1/0 0/0 2/0 0/0 0/0 2/1 18/5
Kaina Tanimura
(Iwaki FC)
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 18/3
Marcos Guilherme
(V-Varen Nagasaki)
0/0 0/0 1/1 0/0 1/0 0/0 0/2 1/0 0/0 2/0 12/8
Edigar Junio
(V-Varen Nagasaki)
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 0/1 15/5
Adailton
(Ventforet Kofu)
0/0 2/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 1/1 14/4
Motohiko Nakajima
(Vegalta Sendai)
1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/1 0/0 1/0 0/0 13/5
Koya Kitagawa
(Shimizu S-Pulse)
0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 12/6
Ken Yamura
(Fujieda MYFC)
0/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 15/2
Akito Fukumori
(Yokohama FC)
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 2/15
Junya Takahashi
(Montedio Yamagata)
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 0/1 10/4
Hiroto Iwabuchi
(Fagiano Okayama)
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 2/0 0/0 1/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 12/2
Ryunosuke Sagara
(Vegalta Sendai)
0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/1 9/4
Daichi Ishikawa
(Roasso Kumamoto)
0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 2/0 0/0 10/3
Kazuki Tanaka
(Jef United Chiba)
0/1 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 0/2 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 5/8
Takashi Inui
(Shimizu S-Pulse)
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 5/8
Dudu
(Jef United Chiba)
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 9/3
Caprini
(Yokohama FC)
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 7/4
Shota Suzuki
(Kagoshima United)
0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 5/6
Kotaro Arima
(Iwaki FC)
0/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 8/2

Bad Boys. Season 2023/2024

Player 29 Sep 05 Oct 06 Oct 19 Oct 20 Oct 26 Oct 27 Oct 03 Nov 04 Nov 10 Nov All SeasonRed/Yellow Matches Avg
Unknown
(Fujieda MYFC)
- - - - 0/1 - 0/1 - - - 0/14 14 0.0/1.0
Shogo Sasaki
(Fagiano Okayama)
- - - - - - - - - 0/1 1/8 9 0.1/0.9
Taiki Amagasa
(Ehime FC)
0/1 0/1 - - - - 0/1 - - - 1/8 9 0.1/0.9
Renji Matsui
(Vegalta Sendai)
- - 0/1 - - - - - 0/1 - 0/8 8 0.0/1.0
Riki Matsuda
(Ehime FC)
- - - - - - - 0/1 - - 0/8 8 0.0/1.0
Daiki Sato
(Vegalta Sendai)
- - 0/1 - - - - - - - 0/8 8 0.0/1.0
Carlinhos
(Tokushima Vortis)
- - - - - - - - - - 0/8 8 0.0/1.0
Adailton
(Tochigi SC)
- - - - - - - - - - 1/7 8 0.1/0.9
Shunto Kodama
(Jef United Chiba)
- - 0/1 - - - 0/1 - - - 0/7 7 0.0/1.0
Boniface Nduka
(Yokohama FC)
- - 0/1 - - - 0/1 - - - 0/7 7 0.0/1.0
Wataru Iwashita
(Iwaki FC)
- - - - - - - - - - 2/5 7 0.3/0.7
Kazuya Onohara
(Vegalta Sendai)
- - - - - - 0/1 - - 0/1 0/6 6 0.0/1.0
Kensuke Sato
(Blaublitz Akita)
0/1 - - - - - - - - 0/1 0/6 6 0.0/1.0
Matheus Pereira
(Renofa Yamaguchi)
- - 0/1 - - - - - - 0/1 0/6 6 0.0/1.0
Issei Takahashi
(Jef United Chiba)
- - - - - - - 0/1 - - 0/6 6 0.0/1.0
Yuri
(Iwaki FC)
- - - - - - - 0/1 - - 0/6 6 0.0/1.0
Shota Suzuki
(Fujieda MYFC)
- - - - - 0/1 - - - - 0/6 6 0.0/1.0
Ryotaro Ishida
(Tochigi SC)
- - 0/1 - - - - - - - 0/6 6 0.0/1.0
Rio Omori
(Fujieda MYFC)
0/1 - - - - - - - - - 0/6 6 0.0/1.0
Elsinho
(Tokushima Vortis)
- - - - - - - - - - 0/6 6 0.0/1.0

J2 League News

5 August 2024
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
26 July 2024
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Tokyo Verdyvs.Brighton
Tokyo Verdy are set to host Brighton & Hove Albion in a friendly at Tokyo National Stadium on Sunday.
25 July 2024
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Vissel Kobevs.Spurs
Vissel Kobe are set to play Tottenham Hotspur in a pre-season friendly at Japan National Stadium on Saturday.
22 July 2024
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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
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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.
13 July 2024
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Shonan Bellmarevs.Jubilo Iwata
Fresh off the back of reaching the round of 16 of the Emperors Cup, Shonan Bellmare play host to Jubilo Iwata at the Lemon Gas Stadium Hiratsuka in the round of 23 of the J1 League on Sunday.
12 July 2024
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Sagan Tosuvs.Gamba Osaka
Sagan Tosu will be looking to extend their recent winning form when they host Gamba Osaka at Ekimae Real Estate Stadium on Sunday.
12 July 2024
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Yokohamavs.Kashima Antlers
Round 23 of the 2024 J1 League season pits Yokohama F Marinos against Kashima Antlers at the Nissan Stadium on Sunday morning.
12 July 2024
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Kawasakivs.Cerezo
Kawasaki Frontale will attempt to end a six-game winless run in all competitions when they play host to Cerezo Osaka in Sunday's J1 League contest.
12 July 2024
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Nagoya Grampusvs.Reysol
Nagoya Grampus will be looking to return to winning ways in gameweek 23 of the J1 League when they take on Kashiwa Reysol at the Toyota Stadium on Sunday morning.
12 July 2024
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Tokyo Verdyvs.Machida Zelvia
The next stop in what is turning into a fairytale 2024 J1 League season for Machida Zelvia will be the Ajinomoto Stadium to face Tokyo Verdy on Saturday morning.
12 July 2024
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Hiroshimavs.Avispa Fukuoka
Both looking to keep their unlikely pushes for AFC Champions League qualification alive, Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Avispa Fukuoka will meet at Edion Peace Wing Stadium for a J1 League clash on Sunday night.
11 July 2024
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FC Tokyovs.Albirex Niigata
Both aiming to bounce back to winning ways in the J1 League, FC Tokyo and Albirex Niigata will square off at the Ajinomoto Stadium on Saturday.
4 July 2024
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Jubilo Iwatavs.Kawasaki
Two teams level on 23 points will face off when Jubilo Iwata plays host to Kawasaki Frontale in Saturday's J1 League contest.
4 July 2024
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Gamba Osakavs.Yokohama
Aiming to stay within touching distance of the J1 League leaders, third-placed Gamba Osaka take on 12th-placed Yokohama F Marinos at the Nishigaoka National Stadium on Saturday.
4 July 2024
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Kashima Antlersvs.Consadole
Two teams at opposite ends of the J1 League table clash on Saturday when title-hunting Kashima Antlers take on bottom-of-the-league Consadole Sapporo at the Kashima Soccer Stadium.
4 July 2024
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Albirex Niigatavs.Sagan Tosu
Albirex Niigata and Sagan Tosu will be looking to move away from the J1 League relegation zone when they square off on Saturday.
4 July 2024
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Tokyo Verdyvs.Cerezo
Tokyo Verdy play host to Cerezo Osaka looking for the win that will solidify their place in the top half of the J1 League standings.
4 July 2024
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Machida Zelviavs.Nagoya Grampus
Aiming to further extend their advantage at the summit of the standings, league leaders Machida Zelvia will welcome Nagoya Grampus to Machida Gion Stadion on Saturday afternoon for a J1 League clash.
1 July 2024
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Yokohamavs.Sagan Tosu
Yokohama F Marinos clash with Sagan Tosu at the NHK Spring Mitsuzawa Football Stadium on Wednesday, each side eager to capitalise on their game in hand over the rest of the J1 League.
28 June 2024
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Shonan Bellmarevs.Kyoto Sanga
Two teams fighting to escape the relegation zone in the J1 League table will do battle in a key contest on Sunday, as Shonan Bellmare welcome Kyoto Sanga to the Lemon Gas Stadium Hiratsuka.
28 June 2024
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Gamba Osakavs.Machida Zelvia
Aiming to move into pole position at the expense of their opponents, Gamba Osaka will welcome title rivals Machida Zelvia to Panasonic Stadium for a vital J1 League clash on Sunday afternoon.
28 June 2024
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Vissel Kobevs.Kashima Antlers
Battling it out at the top of the table, fourth-placed Vissel Kobe come face to face with second-placed Kashima Antlers at the NOEVIR Stadium Kobe on Sunday.
27 June 2024
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Kawasakivs.Hiroshima
Kawasaki Frontale will be aiming to end their three-game winless run in the league when they face Sanfrecce Hiroshima on Saturday in the J1 League.
27 June 2024
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Yokohamavs.Tokyo Verdy
J1 League mid-table contenders Yokohama F Marinos and Tokyo Verdy will face off in gameweek 21 at the Nissan Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
27 June 2024
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Consadolevs.Albirex Niigata
Consadole Sapporo can keep themselves in the battle for survival in the J1 League if they secure a victory over Albirex Niigata when they come face to face on Saturday.
24 June 2024
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Jubilo Iwatavs.Tokyo Verdy
Tokyo Verdy will attempt to claim a second straight victory when they travel to the Yamaha Stadium for Wednesday's J1 League clash with Jubilo Iwata.
24 June 2024
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Hiroshimavs.Albirex Niigata
Two teams at opposing ends of the J1 League will meet on Wednesday as fifth-placed Sanfrecce Hiroshima will host Alibirex Niigata.
24 June 2024
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Avispa Fukuokavs.Yokohama
Two teams in J1 League's midtable will compete on Wednesday as Avispa Fukuoka hosts Yokohama F Marinos.
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. 5 August 2024 sportsmole.co.uk 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 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. 26 July 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Tokyo Verdy are set to host Brighton & Hove Albion in a friendly at Tokyo National Stadium on Sunday. 25 July 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Vissel Kobe are set to play Tottenham Hotspur in a pre-season friendly at Japan National Stadium on Saturday. 22 July 2024 sportsmole.co.uk 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 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. 13 July 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Fresh off the back of reaching the round of 16 of the Emperors Cup, Shonan Bellmare play host to Jubilo Iwata at the Lemon Gas Stadium Hiratsuka in the round of 23 of the J1 League on Sunday. 12 July 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Sagan Tosu will be looking to extend their recent winning form when they host Gamba Osaka at Ekimae Real Estate Stadium on Sunday. 12 July 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Round 23 of the 2024 J1 League season pits Yokohama F Marinos against Kashima Antlers at the Nissan Stadium on Sunday morning.