J2 League 2026: standings, schedule and stats
JapanSeason 2026
About the league: J2 League
This page covers the J2 League season in Japan. The 2026 field includes 20 teams, and Vegalta Sendai sits atop the standings with 23 points. Teams combine for 2.60 goals per game on average, while BTTS occurs in 53% of games. The schedule runs from August 8, 2026 through May 23, 2027.
J2 League 2026: season in numbers
Season overview
100 games have been completed in the 2026 J2 League season. Vegalta Sendai leads the standings with 23 points.
Scoring trends
Games average 2.60 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games. 49% finish with at least three goals. At least one team keeps a clean sheet in 47% of games.
Home, draw and away results
Home teams win 46% of games. 23% end in a draw. Road teams win 31% of games.
Team leaders
Omiya Ardija has the league's highest scoring average at 2.00 goals per game. Both teams scored in 80% of Consadole Sapporo's games.
Standings
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Vegalta Sendai | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 18:8 | +10 | 23 | 2.30 | DWWWW |
| 2 |  Omiya Ardija | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 20:9 | +11 | 20 | 2.00 | DDWDW |
| 3 |  Albirex Niigata | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 14:14 | 0 | 20 | 2.00 | WWDWD |
| 4 |  Kataller Toyama | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 19:10 | +9 | 18 | 1.80 | DWDWD |
| 5 |  Yokohama | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 19:13 | +6 | 17 | 1.70 | LWDWL |
| 6 |  Shonan Bellmare | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 11:9 | +2 | 17 | 1.70 | WDWDD |
| 7 |  Oita Trinita | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 11:8 | +3 | 14 | 1.40 | DDDWW |
| 8 |  Fujieda MYFC | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 13:11 | +2 | 13 | 1.30 | LDDDL |
| 9 |  Blaublitz Akita | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 12:11 | +1 | 13 | 1.30 | WDDWL |
| 10 |  Tegevajaro Miyazaki | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 14:14 | 0 | 13 | 1.30 | WWWDD |
| 11 |  Jubilo Iwata | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 12:13 | -1 | 13 | 1.30 | WLLLW |
| 12 |  Tokushima Vortis | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 10:12 | -2 | 13 | 1.30 | LWWLL |
| 13 |  Montedio Yamagata | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 11:9 | +2 | 12 | 1.20 | LLWLL |
| 14 |  Iwaki | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 13:17 | -4 | 12 | 1.20 | WWLLW |
| 15 |  Sagan Tosu | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 9:12 | -3 | 11 | 1.10 | LLLLW |
| 16 |  Tochigi City | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 16:17 | -1 | 10 | 1.00 | DLLLL |
| 17 |  Imabari | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 11:19 | -8 | 10 | 1.00 | WLLWW |
| 18 |  Ventforet Kofu | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 9:18 | -9 | 10 | 1.00 | LLLLW |
| 19 |  Vanraure Hachinohe | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 6:17 | -11 | 10 | 1.00 | LLWLL |
| 20 |  Consadole Sapporo | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 12:19 | -7 | 8 | 0.80 | DDLWL |
League statistics
The 2026 season stats cover 100 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.
Best attack
Goals scored per match
- 1Omiya Ardija2.00
- 2Kataller Toyama1.90
- 3Yokohama1.90
- 4Vegalta Sendai1.80
- 5Tochigi City1.60
Best defense
Goals allowed per game (lower is better)
- 1Vegalta Sendai0.80
- 2Oita Trinita0.80
- 3Omiya Ardija0.90
- 4Shonan Bellmare0.90
- 5Montedio Yamagata0.90
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1Consadole Sapporo80%
- 2Omiya Ardija70%
- 3Imabari70%
- 4Jubilo Iwata70%
- 5Albirex Niigata60%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1Imabari80%
- 2Tochigi City80%
- 3Albirex Niigata60%
- 4Iwaki60%
- 5Yokohama60%
Most clean sheets
Games without allowing a goal
Most corners
Corners per game
- 1Sagan Tosu6.8
- 2Iwaki6.7
- 3Kataller Toyama6.6
- 4Jubilo Iwata6.4
- 5Vegalta Sendai6.0
League style
See whether this league tends to produce fast, open or physical matches and how much home advantage matters.
Compared with other leagues, J2 League rates above average for game pace, close to average for chance quality and below average for openness. Home advantage is close to average, game intensity is below average, and competitive balance is above average.
Player leaders
Season leaders based on recorded player data.
Top scorers
Top assists
Highest ratings
- 1Motohiko Nakajima7.38
- 2Toya Izumi7.34
- 3Yuri Mori7.27
- 4Kaili Shimbo7.24
- 5Matheus Sousa Pereira7.18
- 6Naoki Kumata7.03
- 7Manato Yoshida7.01
- 8Akinori Ichikawa6.97
Most minutes
- 1Nao Yamada900
- 2Kitamura Umi Chidi900
- 3Akinori Ichikawa900
- 4Kyo Hosoi900
- 5Tomoki Tagawa900
- 6Riku Morioka900
- 7Ryotaro NAKAMURA900
- 8Hayate Sugii900
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 | Kataller Toyama | 10 | 2.27 | 1.26 | +1.01 | 19 | 18 | -1 |
| 2 | Omiya Ardija | 10 | 1.82 | 1.21 | +0.62 | 18 | 20 | +2 |
| 3 | Vegalta Sendai | 10 | 1.62 | 1.07 | +0.55 | 18 | 23 | +5 |
| 4 | Sagan Tosu | 10 | 1.74 | 1.20 | +0.53 | 17 | 11 | -6 |
| 5 | Jubilo Iwata | 10 | 1.55 | 1.35 | +0.19 | 15 | 13 | -2 |
| 6 | Iwaki | 10 | 1.52 | 1.37 | +0.15 | 15 | 12 | -3 |
| 7 | Consadole Sapporo | 10 | 1.45 | 1.39 | +0.06 | 14 | 8 | -6 |
| 8 | Yokohama | 10 | 1.70 | 1.69 | +0.01 | 14 | 17 | +3 |
| 9 | Montedio Yamagata | 10 | 1.53 | 1.56 | -0.03 | 14 | 12 | -2 |
| 10 | Tegevajaro Miyazaki | 10 | 1.45 | 1.52 | -0.07 | 14 | 13 | -1 |
| 11 | Ventforet Kofu | 10 | 1.38 | 1.55 | -0.17 | 13 | 10 | -3 |
| 12 | Blaublitz Akita | 10 | 1.30 | 1.55 | -0.24 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 13 | Shonan Bellmare | 10 | 1.39 | 1.61 | -0.22 | 12 | 17 | +5 |
| 14 | Tokushima Vortis | 10 | 1.36 | 1.59 | -0.23 | 12 | 13 | +1 |
| 15 | Oita Trinita | 10 | 1.23 | 1.47 | -0.24 | 12 | 14 | +2 |
| 16 | Vanraure Hachinohe | 10 | 1.25 | 1.55 | -0.30 | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| 17 | Albirex Niigata | 10 | 1.34 | 1.68 | -0.34 | 12 | 20 | +8 |
| 18 | Imabari | 10 | 1.40 | 1.74 | -0.34 | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| 19 | Fujieda MYFC | 10 | 1.16 | 1.60 | -0.44 | 11 | 13 | +2 |
| 20 | Tochigi City | 10 | 1.57 | 2.08 | -0.51 | 11 | 10 | -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
Round 11
FAQ
How many teams play in J2 League?
J2 League has 20 teams in the 2026 season.
When does the 2026 J2 League season start and end?
The 2026 J2 League schedule runs from August 8, 2026 through May 23, 2027.
How many rounds are in the J2 League season?
The 2026 J2 League schedule covers 38 rounds.
Who leads the J2 League standings?
Vegalta Sendai leads J2 League with 23 points.
Which team scores the most goals in J2 League?
Omiya Ardija has the league's highest scoring average at 2.00 goals per game.
Which team has the best defense in J2 League?
Vegalta Sendai allows the fewest goals in J2 League, at 0.80 per game.
How many goals are scored per game in J2 League?
J2 League games average 2.60 goals.
How often do J2 League games finish Over 2.5 goals?
49% of J2 League games finish with at least three goals.
How often do both teams score in J2 League?
Both teams score in 53% of J2 League games.
How often do home teams win in J2 League?
Home teams win 46% of J2 League games.
What does xG show in J2 League stats?
Expected goals (xG) estimates the quality of scoring chances. The J2 League xG table compares each team's xG, expected goals against (xGA) and expected points (xPts) from completed games in the selected season.
Who is the top scorer in J2 League?
Carlos Antonio de Souza Júnior leads the recorded scoring table in J2 League for 2026 with 7 goals.