J-League Cup 2026/2027: standings, schedule and stats
JapanSeason 2026/2027
About the league: J-League Cup
Follow J-League Cup standings, schedules and team stats from Japan. The schedule runs from September 2, 2026 through October 3, 2026. The league averages 2.40 goals per game and a 40% BTTS rate.
J-League Cup 2026/2027: season in numbers
Season overview
15 games have been completed in the 2026/2027 J-League Cup season.
Scoring trends
Games average 2.40 goals. Both teams score in 40% of games. 53% finish with at least three goals. At least one team keeps a clean sheet in 60% of games.
Home, draw and away results
Home teams win 40% of games. 7% end in a draw. Road teams win 53% of games.
Team leaders
855 has the league's highest scoring average at 3.00 goals per game. Both teams scored in 100% of 8111's games.
The current-season standings are not available yet. Check the schedule below.
League statistics
The 2026/2027 season stats cover 15 completed games.
Goal-count distribution
Team rankings
Compare teams by goals per game, BTTS, Over 2.5, clean sheets and corners across completed league games.
xG table and expected points
Compare team results with the quality of chances they create and allow.
| # | Team | M | xGxG - expected goals, the quality of scoring chances. | xGAxGA - expected goals allowed to opponents. | xGD | xPtsxPts - expected points calculated from xG. | Pts | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 880 | 1 | 1.66 | 1.33 | +0.33 | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| 2 | 8119 | 1 | 1.33 | 1.66 | -0.33 | 1 | 0 | -1 |
xGxG (expected goals) — how many goals a team should score from the quality of its chances. = xG means expected goals. xPts are calculated from each match xG with a Poisson distribution. The delta column: positive (yellow) means more points than performance suggests; negative (green) means the team plays better than the table shows.
Games and schedule
Results and upcoming games - switch rounds with the arrows or the list.
League schedule
1st Round
FAQ
When does the 2026/2027 J-League Cup season start and end?
The 2026/2027 J-League Cup schedule runs from September 2, 2026 through October 3, 2026.
Which team scores the most goals in J-League Cup?
855 has the league's highest scoring average at 3.00 goals per game.
Which team has the best defense in J-League Cup?
869 allows the fewest goals in J-League Cup, at 0.00 per game.
How many goals are scored per game in J-League Cup?
J-League Cup games average 2.40 goals.
How often do J-League Cup games finish Over 2.5 goals?
53% of J-League Cup games finish with at least three goals.
How often do both teams score in J-League Cup?
Both teams score in 40% of J-League Cup games.
How often do home teams win in J-League Cup?
Home teams win 40% of J-League Cup games.
What does xG show in J-League Cup stats?
Expected goals (xG) estimates the quality of scoring chances. The J-League Cup xG table compares each team's xG, expected goals against (xGA) and expected points (xPts) from completed games in the selected season.