J1 League 2026-27 table
japan · J1 League
Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Tokyo | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 31 | 8 | +23 | 30 | |
| 2 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 32 | 10 | +22 | 29 | |
| 3 | Machida Zelvia | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 30 | 10 | +20 | 28 | |
| 4 | Kashiwa Reysol | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 29 | 19 | +10 | 28 | |
| 5 | Vissel Kobe | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 21 | 12 | +9 | 26 | |
| 6 | Kashima Antlers | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 29 | 22 | +7 | 23 | |
| 7 | Kawasaki Frontale | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 27 | 22 | +5 | 22 | |
| 8 | Yokohama F.Marinos | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 20 | 14 | +6 | 21 | |
| 9 | Urawa Red Diamonds | 13 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 21 | 27 | -6 | 21 | |
| 10 | Fagiano Okayama FC | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 21 | -6 | 16 | |
| 11 | Nagoya Grampus Eight | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 15 | 21 | -6 | 14 | |
| 12 | Cerezo Osaka | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 23 | -10 | 14 | |
| 13 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 22 | -12 | 14 | |
| 14 | Kyoto Sanga FC | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 17 | 23 | -6 | 13 | |
| 15 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 16 | 21 | -5 | 12 | |
| 16 | Gamba Osaka | 13 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 14 | 21 | -7 | 12 | |
| 17 | Tokyo Verdy | 13 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 22 | -11 | 11 | |
| 18 | JEF United Chiba | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 24 | -9 | 10 | |
| 19 | Mito Hollyhock | 13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 25 | -13 | 9 | |
| 20 | Avispa Fukuoka | 13 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 13 | 24 | -11 | 7 |
J1 League table at a glance
Last updated
FC Tokyo top the J1 League table with 30 points from 13 matches, 1 point clear of Sanfrecce Hiroshima in second. Every side has played 13 matches.
At the bottom, Avispa Fukuoka prop up the table on 7 points. The drop zone starts at position 18, where JEF United Chiba sit 1 point behind Tokyo Verdy in 17th.
What each part of the table means
Where a side finishes decides what comes next. The places below are this season's, as published by the match data feed.
- Positions 1–2 — AFC Champions League
- Positions 18–20 — Relegation
Frequently asked questions
Who is top of the J1 League table?
FC Tokyo are top with 30 points from 13 matches, as of Tuesday, 3 November 2026, 11:17 (Bangkok time).
Which J1 League places qualify for the AFC Champions League?
This season positions 1–2 qualify for the AFC Champions League. Those places are currently held by FC Tokyo and Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
Who is in the J1 League relegation zone?
JEF United Chiba, Mito Hollyhock and Avispa Fukuoka occupy the relegation places (positions 18–20) as of Tuesday, 3 November 2026, 11:17 (Bangkok time).
How often is the J1 League table updated?
The table is pulled from the match data feed automatically and re-checked about every 15 minutes, so a result shows up shortly after the final whistle.