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Japanese J1 League recent transfers (1130 moves)
Shimizu S-Pulse
Vissel Kobe
Free player
Vissel Kobe
Free player
Vissel Kobe
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Retired
Shimizu S-Pulse
Free player
Urawa Red Diamonds
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Cerezo Osaka
Basara Hyogo
Oita Trinita
Kyoto Sanga
Nagoya Grampus
Melbourne Victory
Kawasaki Frontale
Free player
Machida Zelvia
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Kashiwa Reysol
Free player
V-Varen Nagasaki
Iwate Grulla Morioka
Tokyo Verdy
Criacao Shinjuku
Vissel Kobe
Emirates Club
Galatasaray
Kawasaki Frontale
Vissel Kobe
Yokohama F. Marinos
Machida Zelvia
Retired
Machida Zelvia
Free player
Vissel Kobe
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Frequently asked questions about the Japanese J1 League
What is the Japanese J1 League?
The Japanese J1 League is a football league in Japan. SportScore tracks live scores, fixtures, results and the full standings table for every match in the competition.
How many teams play in the Japanese J1 League?
20 teams are currently competing in the Japanese J1 League on SportScore.
Who is top of the Japanese J1 League table?
Kashima Antlers currently lead the Japanese J1 League with 88 points, 3 points clear of second place.
Who are the current Japanese J1 League champions?
Kashima Antlers are the reigning Japanese J1 League title holders (2025).
Who is the top scorer in the Japanese J1 League?
Oh Se-hun (South Korea U21) leads the Japanese J1 League scoring charts with 3 goals across our tracked matches.
Who leads the Japanese J1 League in assists?
Fuchi Honda (Kyoto Sanga) leads the Japanese J1 League with 2 assists.
What is the biggest win in the Japanese J1 League?
The biggest scoreline on record is Kyoto Sanga 5–0 Fagiano Okayama.
How many goals are scored per match in the Japanese J1 League?
Across tracked Japanese J1 League matches, teams average 2.47 goals per game.
When is the next Japanese J1 League match?
The next Japanese J1 League match on SportScore is Yokohama F. Marinos vs Kawasaki Frontale on Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 04:00 UTC.
How many Japanese J1 League matches are tracked on SportScore?
SportScore has 7165 Japanese J1 League matches on record, with live scores, events and standings updated in real time as new matches kick off.
Japanese J1 League Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Kashima Antlers
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43 | 27 | 7 | 9 | 71 | 42 | +29 | 88 | W L W W W |
| 2 |
Vissel Kobe
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45 | 26 | 7 | 12 | 77 | 51 | +26 | 85 | W W W W L |
| 3 |
Kyoto Sanga
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44 | 24 | 9 | 11 | 83 | 56 | +27 | 81 | W L W W L |
| 4 |
Kashiwa Reysol
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43 | 22 | 11 | 10 | 71 | 45 | +26 | 77 | L W W W L |
| 5 |
Machida Zelvia
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44 | 22 | 9 | 13 | 74 | 58 | +16 | 75 | W W L W W |
| 6 |
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
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44 | 22 | 7 | 15 | 64 | 48 | +16 | 73 | W L L L L |
| 7 |
FC Tokyo
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44 | 19 | 10 | 15 | 73 | 72 | +1 | 67 | W L W L W |
| 8 |
Gamba Osaka
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43 | 20 | 6 | 17 | 90 | 87 | +3 | 66 | L W L W L |
| 9 |
Kawasaki Frontale
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44 | 18 | 11 | 15 | 88 | 85 | +3 | 65 | L W L L W |
| 10 |
Urawa Red Diamonds
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43 | 18 | 9 | 16 | 62 | 58 | +4 | 63 | L L L L L |
| 11 |
Cerezo Osaka
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43 | 18 | 8 | 17 | 72 | 70 | +2 | 62 | W L W L W |
| 12 |
Avispa Fukuoka
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44 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 63 | 72 | -9 | 57 | W W W L L |
| 13 |
Tokyo Verdy
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43 | 16 | 9 | 18 | 44 | 54 | -10 | 57 | W L W L W |
| 14 |
Nagoya Grampus
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43 | 16 | 8 | 19 | 66 | 69 | -3 | 56 | L W L W L |
| 15 |
Shimizu S-Pulse
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44 | 14 | 9 | 21 | 69 | 81 | -12 | 51 | L W L W W |
| 16 |
Yokohama F. Marinos
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44 | 15 | 4 | 25 | 57 | 62 | -5 | 49 | L L W L W |
| 17 |
Fagiano Okayama
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43 | 13 | 8 | 22 | 55 | 76 | -21 | 47 | L L L W L |
| 18 |
Yokohama FC
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33 | 8 | 7 | 18 | 26 | 41 | -15 | 31 | W L L L D |
| 19 |
Albirex Niigata
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33 | 4 | 9 | 20 | 30 | 58 | -28 | 21 | D L L D L |
| 20 |
Shonan Bellmare
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33 | 5 | 6 | 22 | 30 | 60 | -30 | 21 | L W W L D |
| 21 |
V-Varen Nagasaki
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10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 15 | -5 | 12 | L L W L W |
| 22 |
Mito Hollyhock
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10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 31 | 37 | -6 | 12 | W W L W L |
| 23 |
JEF United Ichihara Chiba
|
10 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 23 | 32 | -9 | 6 | L W L L L |
Team of the Week
- 1 12.0
- 2 11.0
- 3 7.0
- 4 7.0
- 5 7.0
- 6 6.0
- 7 6.0
- 8 4.0
- 9 4.0
- 10 4.0
- 11 4.0
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Japanese J1 League Facts
Top rivalries in Japanese J1 League
Teams in Japanese J1 League
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Avispa Fukuoka
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Cerezo Osaka
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FC Tokyo
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Fagiano Okayama
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Gamba Osaka
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JEF United Ichihara Chiba
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Kashima Antlers
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Kashiwa Reysol
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Kawasaki Frontale
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Kyoto Sanga
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Machida Zelvia
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Mito Hollyhock
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Nagoya Grampus
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Sanfrecce Hiroshima
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Shimizu S-Pulse
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Tokyo Verdy
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Urawa Red Diamonds
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V-Varen Nagasaki
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Vissel Kobe
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Yokohama F. Marinos
Japanese J1 League Champions
Derived from previous season tables| Season | Champion | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
Kashima Antlers
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38 | 23 | 7 | 8 | +27 | 76 | Kashiwa Reysol |
| 2024 |
Vissel Kobe
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38 | 21 | 9 | 8 | +25 | 72 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima |
| 2023 |
Vissel Kobe
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34 | 21 | 8 | 5 | +31 | 71 | Yokohama F. Marinos |
| 2022 |
Yokohama F. Marinos
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34 | 20 | 8 | 6 | +35 | 68 | Kawasaki Frontale |
| 2021 |
Kawasaki Frontale
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38 | 28 | 8 | 2 | +53 | 92 | Yokohama F. Marinos |
| 2020 |
Kawasaki Frontale
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34 | 26 | 5 | 3 | +57 | 83 | Gamba Osaka |
| 2019 |
Yokohama F. Marinos
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34 | 22 | 4 | 8 | +30 | 70 | FC Tokyo |
| 2018 |
Kawasaki Frontale
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34 | 21 | 6 | 7 | +30 | 69 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima |
| 2017 |
Kawasaki Frontale
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34 | 21 | 9 | 4 | +39 | 72 | Kashima Antlers |
| 2016 |
Urawa Red Diamonds
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36 | 24 | 5 | 7 | +33 | 77 | Kawasaki Frontale |
| 2015 |
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
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36 | 24 | 6 | 6 | +44 | 78 | Urawa Red Diamonds |
| 2014 |
Gamba Osaka
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34 | 19 | 6 | 9 | +28 | 63 | Urawa Red Diamonds |
About Japanese J1 League
Japanese J1 League is a football league in Japan contested by 20 teams. SportScore tracks 7165 Japanese J1 League matches on record, with live scores, fixtures, results and full standings updated in real time.
Kashima Antlers currently lead Japanese J1 League with 88 points from 43 matches (27W 7D 9L), 3 points clear of second place.
Across the matches on record, the average game has produced 2.47 goals, with the biggest win to date being Kyoto Sanga 5–0 Fagiano Okayama. Check the live standings, head-to-head records and top scorer charts above for the full Japanese J1 League picture.