J1 League
| Founded | 1993;23 years ago |
|---|---|
| Country | Japan |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| Most championships | Kashima Antlers (8 titles) |
| Website | Official site |
The J1 League (J1リーグ J1 Rīgu), in the past known as J. League Division 1 (Jリーグ・ディビジョン1 J Rīgu Dibijon1), is part of the Japanese football club system.
J1 League is the top grouping of the Japan Professional Football League (日本プロサッカーリーグ Nippon Puro Sakkā Rīgu).
It is one of the three major titles in Japan, along with J. League Cup and Emperor's Cup.
The second tier is represented by the J2 League.
Contents
Club guide[change | change source]
There are 18 Division 1 (J1) teams.[1]
The list of clubs in the league has changed over time.[2] In 2016, the J1 teams are:
Champions[change | change source]
Split-season era (2015–present)[change | change source]
| Season | First stage | Second stage | Champions |
| 2015 | Urawa Red Diamonds | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | Sanfrecce Hiroshima |
League Format[change | change source]
As of the 2015 season, and continuing through at least the 2019 season, the league uses a multi-stage format.
The regular season is split into two stages. In each stage, each team plays one match against every other team. As in almost all association football leagues worldwide, teams receive 3 points in the standings for a win, 1 point for a draw, and none for a loss, and teams are ranked by points earned.
After the second stage of the regular season, an overall table is calculated. The champions of each stage of the regular season, plus any team finishing in the top three of the overall table, advance to a championship playoff. The team that finishes on top of the overall table receives a place in the championship final, while the other teams play off for the other spot in the final.
Related pages[change | change source]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ Japan Professional Football League (J.League), 2013 Club Guide. Retrieved 2013-1-21.
- ↑ Jsoccer.com, "Japan J.League Teams", 2010. Retrieved 2012-3-2.
- ↑ J.League, Albirex Niigata; Albirex Niigata (Japanese). Retrieved 2012-3-9. Archived 17 January 2010 at WebCite
- ↑ J.League, Avispa Fukuoka; Albirex Niigata (Japanese). Retrieved 2016-06-13.
- ↑ J.League, Gamba Osaka; Gamba Osaka (Japanese). Retrieved 2016-06-13.
- ↑ J.League, F.C. Tokyo; F.C. Tokyo (English); (Japanese). Retrieved 2012-3-9.
- ↑ J.League, Jubilo Iwata; Jubilo Iwata (Japanese). Retrieved 2012-3-9.
- ↑ J.League, Kashima Antlers; Kashima Antlers (Japanese). Retrieved 2012-3-9.
- ↑ J.League, Kashiwa Reysol; Kashiwa Reysol (English); (Japanese). Retrieved 2012-3-9.
- ↑ J. League, Kawasaki Frontale; Kawasaki Frontale (Japanese). Retrieved 2012-3-9.
- ↑ J.League, Nagoya Grampus; Nagoya Grampus (English); (Japanese). Retrieved 2012-3-9. Archived 22 October 2009 at WebCite
- ↑ J.League, Omiya Ardija; Omiya Ardija (Japanese). Retrieved 2012-3-9.
- ↑ J.League, Sagan Tosu; Sagan Tosu. Retrieved 2012-3-9.
- ↑ J.League, Sanfrecce Hiroshima; Sanfrecce Hiroshima (Japanese). Retrieved 2012-3-9.
- ↑ J.League, Shonan Bellmare; Shonan Bellmare; retrieved 2012-3-9.
- ↑ J.League, Urawa Reds; Urawa Red Diamonds (English); (Japanese). Retrieved 2012-3-9.
- ↑ J.League, Vegalta Sendai; Vegalta Sendai (Japanese). Retrieved 2012-3-9. Archived 22 April 2011 at WebCite
- ↑ J.League, Venforet Kofu; Venforet Kofu (Japanese); retrieved 2012-3-9.
- ↑ J.League, Vissel Kobe; Vissel Kobe (Japanese). Retrieved 2016-06-13.
- ↑ J.League, Yokohama•Marinos; Yokohama F•Marinos (Japanese). Retrieved 2012-3-9.
