Japan · League table
2027 season · 7 Aug 2026 – 6 Jun 2027 · J-League
| Pos | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kashiwa Reysol Promotion - AFC Champions League (League phase) | 9 | 21 |
| 2 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima Promotion - AFC Champions League (League phase) | 9 | 20 |
| 3 | Machida Zelvia Promotion - AFC Champions League (League phase) | 9 | 20 |
| 4 | 9 | 20 | |
| 5 | 9 | 19 | |
| 6 | 9 | 16 | |
| 7 | 9 | 15 | |
| 8 | 9 | 13 | |
| 9 | 9 | 13 | |
| 10 | 9 | 13 | |
| 11 | 9 | 12 | |
| 12 | 9 | 12 | |
| 13 | 9 | 9 | |
| 14 | 9 | 9 | |
| 15 | 9 | 9 | |
| 16 | 9 | 8 | |
| 17 | 9 | 7 | |
| 18 | Gamba Osaka Relegation - J2 League | 9 | 6 |
| 19 | JEF United Chiba Relegation - J2 League | 9 | 5 |
| 20 | Tokyo Verdy Relegation - J2 League | 9 | 4 |
Top spot belongs to Kashiwa Reysol: 21 points from nine games, with Sanfrecce Hiroshima the nearest challengers a point back. Sitting 2nd, Sanfrecce Hiroshima still boast the best goal difference of all at +16.
The AFC Champions League places go to the top three, currently Kashiwa Reysol, Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Machida Zelvia. Avispa Fukuoka have a one-point cushion over the relegation places, currently filled by Gamba Osaka, JEF United Chiba and Tokyo Verdy, with J2 League football looming.
Nothing separates Sanfrecce Hiroshima in 2nd from Machida Zelvia in 3rd: both have 20 points. For picks on the games that will reshape the table, our J1 League betting tips are the next stop, with J1 League fixtures and results all in one place.