J2 League 2026
JapanSeason 2026
About the league: J2 League
This page gathers the statistics for J2 League, a football league in Japan. The 2026 campaign brings together 20 teams — Vegalta Sendai top the table on 24 points. Fans see 2.59 goals per match on average, with BTTS landing in 54% of games. The schedule covers matches from 8 August 2026 to 23 May 2027.
J2 League 2026: season in numbers
Season picture
In the 2026 season, 109 J2 League matches have been completed. Vegalta Sendai leads the table with 24 points.
Goal tempo
Average goals: 2.59. BTTS: 54%. Over 2.5: 48%. Clean-sheet matches: 46%.
Result split
Home wins: 45%. Draws: 27%. Away wins: 28%.
Team rankings
Omiya Ardija has the league's highest goals-per-match average at 1.91. Both teams scored in 73% of Omiya Ardija's matches.
League table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Vegalta Sendai | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 18:8 | +10 | 24 | 2.18 | WWWWD |
| 2 |  Omiya Ardija | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 21:11 | +10 | 20 | 1.82 | DWDWL |
| 3 |  Albirex Niigata | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 15:19 | -4 | 20 | 1.82 | WDWDL |
| 4 |  Kataller Toyama | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 20:11 | +9 | 19 | 1.73 | WDWDD |
| 5 |  Yokohama | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 20:14 | +6 | 18 | 1.64 | WDWLD |
| 6 |  Shonan Bellmare | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 12:10 | +2 | 18 | 1.64 | DWDDD |
| 7 |  Oita Trinita | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 16:9 | +7 | 17 | 1.54 | DDWWW |
| 8 |  Fujieda MYFC | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 13:11 | +2 | 14 | 1.27 | DDDLD |
| 9 |  Tegevajaro Miyazaki | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 15:15 | 0 | 14 | 1.27 | WWDDD |
| 10 |  Jubilo Iwata | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 13:14 | -1 | 14 | 1.27 | LLLWD |
| 11 |  Tokushima Vortis | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 10:12 | -2 | 14 | 1.27 | WWLLD |
| 12 |  Sagan Tosu | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 11:13 | -2 | 14 | 1.27 | LLLWW |
| 13 |  Montedio Yamagata | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 11:9 | +2 | 13 | 1.18 | LWLLD |
| 14 |  Blaublitz Akita | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 12:12 | 0 | 13 | 1.18 | DDWLL |
| 15 |  Iwaki | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 13:17 | -4 | 12 | 1.20 | WWLLW |
| 16 |  Tochigi City | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 17:18 | -1 | 11 | 1.00 | LLLLD |
| 17 |  Consadole Sapporo | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 13:19 | -6 | 11 | 1.00 | DLWLW |
| 18 |  Imabari | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 14:22 | -8 | 11 | 1.00 | LLWWD |
| 19 |  Vanraure Hachinohe | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 9:20 | -11 | 11 | 1.00 | LWLLD |
| 20 |  Ventforet Kofu | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 9:18 | -9 | 10 | 1.00 | LLLLW |
League statistics
Season 2026 statistics are based on 109 completed matches.
Goal-count distribution
Team rankings
Compare teams by goals per match, BTTS, Over 2.5, clean sheets and corners across completed league matches.
Best attack
Goals scored per match
- 1Omiya Ardija1.91
- 2Kataller Toyama1.82
- 3Yokohama1.82
- 4Vegalta Sendai1.64
- 5Tochigi City1.55
Best defence
Goals conceded per match (lower is better)
- 1Vegalta Sendai0.73
- 2Oita Trinita0.82
- 3Montedio Yamagata0.82
- 4Shonan Bellmare0.91
- 5Kataller Toyama1.00
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1Omiya Ardija73%
- 2Imabari73%
- 3Jubilo Iwata73%
- 4Consadole Sapporo73%
- 5Albirex Niigata64%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1Imabari82%
- 2Tochigi City73%
- 3Albirex Niigata64%
- 4Iwaki60%
- 5Ventforet Kofu60%
Most clean sheets
Matches without conceding
Most corners
Corners per match
- 1Sagan Tosu6.9
- 2Iwaki6.7
- 3Kataller Toyama6.6
- 4Jubilo Iwata6.2
- 5Vegalta Sendai5.8
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 sits Above average for match pace, Close to average for chance quality and Below average for openness. Home advantage is Above average, match intensity Below average, and competitive balance 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 Shimbo7.21
- 5Matheus Sousa Pereira7.18
- 6Ota Yamamoto Yamamoto7.16
- 7Manato Yoshida6.98
- 8Naoki Kumata6.98
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 | 11 | 2.31 | 1.27 | +1.04 | 21 | 19 | -2 |
| 2 | Vegalta Sendai | 11 | 1.65 | 1.03 | +0.62 | 20 | 24 | +4 |
| 3 | Omiya Ardija | 11 | 1.78 | 1.22 | +0.56 | 19 | 20 | +1 |
| 4 | Sagan Tosu | 11 | 1.70 | 1.21 | +0.48 | 19 | 14 | -5 |
| 5 | Jubilo Iwata | 11 | 1.47 | 1.41 | +0.06 | 16 | 14 | -2 |
| 6 | Tegevajaro Miyazaki | 11 | 1.50 | 1.45 | +0.05 | 16 | 14 | -2 |
| 7 | Iwaki | 10 | 1.52 | 1.37 | +0.15 | 15 | 12 | -3 |
| 8 | Consadole Sapporo | 11 | 1.41 | 1.40 | +0.01 | 15 | 11 | -4 |
| 9 | Yokohama | 11 | 1.69 | 1.70 | -0.01 | 15 | 18 | +3 |
| 10 | Montedio Yamagata | 11 | 1.53 | 1.56 | -0.03 | 15 | 13 | -2 |
| 11 | Blaublitz Akita | 11 | 1.32 | 1.50 | -0.18 | 15 | 13 | -2 |
| 12 | Oita Trinita | 11 | 1.31 | 1.53 | -0.23 | 14 | 17 | +3 |
| 13 | Ventforet Kofu | 10 | 1.38 | 1.55 | -0.17 | 13 | 10 | -3 |
| 14 | Vanraure Hachinohe | 11 | 1.23 | 1.50 | -0.27 | 13 | 11 | -2 |
| 15 | Albirex Niigata | 11 | 1.42 | 1.72 | -0.30 | 13 | 20 | +7 |
| 16 | Imabari | 11 | 1.36 | 1.67 | -0.31 | 13 | 11 | -2 |
| 17 | Shonan Bellmare | 11 | 1.38 | 1.70 | -0.32 | 13 | 18 | +5 |
| 18 | Fujieda MYFC | 11 | 1.19 | 1.59 | -0.40 | 13 | 14 | +1 |
| 19 | Tochigi City | 11 | 1.59 | 2.03 | -0.44 | 13 | 11 | -2 |
| 20 | Tokushima Vortis | 11 | 1.30 | 1.62 | -0.32 | 12 | 14 | +2 |
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.
Matches and fixtures
Results and upcoming matches - switch rounds with arrows or the list.
Competition fixtures
Round 11
FAQ
How many teams play in J2 League?
The 2026 season of J2 League includes 20 teams.
When does the 2026 J2 League season start and end?
The 2026 J2 League season runs from 8 August 2026 to 23 May 2027.
How many matchweeks does the J2 League season have?
The 2026 J2 League season spans 38 matchweeks.
Who leads the J2 League table?
Vegalta Sendai leads J2 League with 24 points.
Which team scores the most goals in J2 League?
Omiya Ardija has the strongest attack in J2 League, scoring 1.91 goals per match.
Which team has the best defence in J2 League?
Vegalta Sendai concedes the fewest goals in J2 League, 0.73 per match.
How many goals are scored on average in J2 League?
J2 League averages 2.59 goals per match.
How often does Over 2.5 land in J2 League?
Over 2.5 lands in 48% of J2 League matches.
How often do both teams score in J2 League?
BTTS lands in 54% of J2 League matches.
Do home teams have an advantage in J2 League?
Home teams win 45% of matches in J2 League.
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.