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 — Omiya Ardija top the table on 10 points. Fans see 2.78 goals per match on average, with BTTS landing in 45% 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, 40 J2 League matches have been completed. Omiya Ardija leads the table with 10 points.
Goal tempo
Average goals: 2.78. BTTS: 45%. Over 2.5: 53%. Clean-sheet matches: 55%.
Result split
Home wins: 55%. Draws: 18%. Away wins: 28%.
Team rankings
Kataller Toyama has the league's highest goals-per-match average at 2.50. Both teams scored in 100% of Iwaki's matches.
League table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Omiya Ardija | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10:5 | +5 | 10 | 2.50 | WWWD |
| 2 |  Montedio Yamagata | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7:1 | +6 | 9 | 2.25 | WLWW |
| 3 |  Fujieda MYFC | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8:4 | +4 | 9 | 2.25 | WWLW |
| 4 |  Albirex Niigata | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6:4 | +2 | 9 | 2.25 | LWWW |
| 5 |  Shonan Bellmare | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4:2 | +2 | 8 | 2.00 | WWDD |
| 6 |  Vegalta Sendai | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6:4 | +2 | 7 | 1.75 | LDWW |
| 7 |  Yokohama | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6:5 | +1 | 7 | 1.75 | WWLD |
| 8 |  Jubilo Iwata | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7:6 | +1 | 7 | 1.75 | DLWW |
| 9 |  Kataller Toyama | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10:5 | +5 | 6 | 1.50 | LWWL |
| 10 |  Tochigi City | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9:6 | +3 | 6 | 1.50 | LWWL |
| 11 |  Vanraure Hachinohe | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3:7 | -4 | 6 | 1.50 | WLLW |
| 12 |  Sagan Tosu | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5:5 | 0 | 5 | 1.25 | WDLD |
| 13 |  Oita Trinita | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:3 | +1 | 4 | 1.00 | LDWL |
| 14 |  Tokushima Vortis | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2:4 | -2 | 4 | 1.00 | LDLW |
| 15 |  Blaublitz Akita | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:6 | -2 | 4 | 1.00 | DLWL |
| 16 |  Ventforet Kofu | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3:7 | -4 | 4 | 1.00 | LDLW |
| 17 |  Consadole Sapporo | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5:8 | -3 | 3 | 0.75 | WLLL |
| 18 |  Iwaki | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6:11 | -5 | 3 | 0.75 | WLLL |
| 19 |  Tegevajaro Miyazaki | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3:6 | -3 | 2 | 0.50 | LDDL |
| 20 |  Imabari | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3:12 | -9 | 0 | 0.00 | LLLL |
League statistics
Season 2026 statistics are based on 40 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
- 1Kataller Toyama2.50
- 2Omiya Ardija2.50
- 3Tochigi City2.25
- 4Fujieda MYFC2.00
- 5Montedio Yamagata1.75
Best defence
Goals conceded per match (lower is better)
- 1Montedio Yamagata0.25
- 2Shonan Bellmare0.50
- 3Oita Trinita0.75
- 4Albirex Niigata1.00
- 5Fujieda MYFC1.00
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1Iwaki100%
- 2Jubilo Iwata100%
- 3Omiya Ardija75%
- 4Consadole Sapporo75%
- 5Albirex Niigata50%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1Iwaki100%
- 2Imabari100%
- 3Kataller Toyama75%
- 4Omiya Ardija75%
- 5Tochigi City75%
Most clean sheets
Matches without conceding
Most corners
Corners per match
- 1Kataller Toyama8.3
- 2Sagan Tosu6.5
- 3Iwaki6.3
- 4Vegalta Sendai6.0
- 5Jubilo Iwata6.0
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 sits Close to average for match pace, Close to average for chance quality and Close to average for openness. Home advantage is Above average, match intensity Below average, and competitive balance Below average.
Player leaders
Season leaders based on recorded player data.
Top scorers
Top assists
Highest ratings
- 1Kitamura Umi Chidi7.37
- 2Motohiko Nakajima7.36
- 3Yuri Mori7.27
- 4Naoki Kumata7.23
- 5Ryoma Kida7.13
- 6Lukian Araújo de Almeida7.06
- 7Kazuki Dohana7.05
- 8Matheus Sousa Pereira7.03
Most minutes
- 1Naoki Kanuma360
- 2Nao Yamada360
- 3Kitamura Umi Chidi360
- 4Malcolm Tsuyoshi Moyo360
- 5Akinori Ichikawa360
- 6Kyo Hosoi360
- 7Shota Nishino360
- 8Tomoki Tagawa360
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 | 4 | 2.46 | 1.08 | +1.39 | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| 2 | Vegalta Sendai | 4 | 1.71 | 1.01 | +0.70 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 3 | Omiya Ardija | 4 | 1.75 | 1.36 | +0.39 | 7 | 10 | +3 |
| 4 | Jubilo Iwata | 4 | 1.57 | 1.19 | +0.38 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 5 | Montedio Yamagata | 4 | 1.74 | 1.40 | +0.34 | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| 6 | Tochigi City | 4 | 1.89 | 1.66 | +0.23 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 7 | Yokohama | 4 | 1.72 | 1.57 | +0.15 | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| 8 | Sagan Tosu | 4 | 1.70 | 1.58 | +0.12 | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| 9 | Consadole Sapporo | 4 | 1.33 | 1.28 | +0.05 | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| 10 | Tegevajaro Miyazaki | 4 | 1.55 | 1.56 | -0.01 | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| 11 | Albirex Niigata | 4 | 1.30 | 1.32 | -0.02 | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| 12 | Iwaki | 4 | 1.44 | 1.46 | -0.02 | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| 13 | Oita Trinita | 4 | 1.17 | 1.33 | -0.16 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| 14 | Shonan Bellmare | 4 | 1.18 | 1.50 | -0.32 | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| 15 | Imabari | 4 | 1.30 | 1.64 | -0.35 | 5 | 0 | -5 |
| 16 | Blaublitz Akita | 4 | 1.39 | 1.87 | -0.49 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| 17 | Ventforet Kofu | 4 | 1.25 | 1.63 | -0.38 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 18 | Fujieda MYFC | 4 | 1.10 | 1.65 | -0.55 | 4 | 9 | +5 |
| 19 | Vanraure Hachinohe | 4 | 1.13 | 1.76 | -0.63 | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| 20 | Tokushima Vortis | 4 | 0.87 | 1.68 | -0.81 | 3 | 4 | +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.
Matches and fixtures
Results and upcoming matches - switch rounds with arrows or the list.
Competition fixtures
Round 5
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?
Omiya Ardija leads J2 League with 10 points.
Which team scores the most goals in J2 League?
Kataller Toyama has the strongest attack in J2 League, scoring 2.50 goals per match.
Which team has the best defence in J2 League?
Montedio Yamagata concedes the fewest goals in J2 League, 0.25 per match.
How many goals are scored on average in J2 League?
J2 League averages 2.78 goals per match.
How often does Over 2.5 land in J2 League?
Over 2.5 lands in 53% of J2 League matches.
How often do both teams score in J2 League?
BTTS lands in 45% of J2 League matches.
Do home teams have an advantage in J2 League?
Home teams win 55% 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 4 goals.