This article summarize the Japanese football in the 2020 season.
Men's football
editFor this season, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no relegation in place for the professional J1, J2 and J3 League, with the J1 League expanding to 20 clubs for the 2021 season. The Japan Football League curtailed its season to play only the second half and will have no relegation, thus expanding to maximum 18 clubs for the 2021 season.
Promotion and relegation
editTeams relegated from J1 League
Teams promoted to J1 League
Teams relegated from J2 League
Teams promoted to J2 League
Teams relegated from J3 League
- No relegation to the Japan Football League
Teams promoted to J3 League
Teams relegated from Japan Football League
Teams promoted to Japan Football League
J1 League
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kawasaki Frontale (C) | 34 | 26 | 5 | 3 | 88 | 31 | +57 | 83 | Qualification for AFC Champions League group stage[a] |
| 2 | Gamba Osaka | 34 | 20 | 5 | 9 | 46 | 42 | +4 | 65 | |
| 3 | Nagoya Grampus | 34 | 19 | 6 | 9 | 45 | 28 | +17 | 63 | |
| 4 | Cerezo Osaka | 34 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 46 | 37 | +9 | 60 | Qualification for AFC Champions League play-off round[a] |
| 5 | Kashima Antlers | 34 | 18 | 5 | 11 | 55 | 44 | +11 | 59 | |
| 6 | FC Tokyo | 34 | 17 | 6 | 11 | 47 | 42 | +5 | 57 | |
| 7 | Kashiwa Reysol | 34 | 15 | 7 | 12 | 60 | 46 | +14 | 52 | |
| 8 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 34 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 46 | 37 | +9 | 48 | |
| 9 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 34 | 14 | 5 | 15 | 69 | 59 | +10 | 47 | |
| 10 | Urawa Red Diamonds | 34 | 13 | 7 | 14 | 43 | 56 | −13 | 46 | |
| 11 | Oita Trinita | 34 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 36 | 45 | −9 | 43 | |
| 12 | Consadole Sapporo | 34 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 47 | 58 | −11 | 39 | |
| 13 | Sagan Tosu | 34 | 7 | 15 | 12 | 37 | 43 | −6 | 36 | |
| 14 | Vissel Kobe | 34 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 50 | 59 | −9 | 36 | |
| 15 | Yokohama FC | 34 | 9 | 6 | 19 | 38 | 60 | −22 | 33 | |
| 16 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 34 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 48 | 70 | −22 | 28 | |
| 17 | Vegalta Sendai | 34 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 36 | 61 | −25 | 28 | |
| 18 | Shonan Bellmare | 34 | 6 | 9 | 19 | 29 | 48 | −19 | 27 |
Source: Meiji Yasuda J1 League
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Head-to-head points; 4) Head-to-head goal difference; 5) Head-to-head goal scored; 6) Number of wins; 7) Goals scored; 8) Fair-play points.
(C) Champions
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Head-to-head points; 4) Head-to-head goal difference; 5) Head-to-head goal scored; 6) Number of wins; 7) Goals scored; 8) Fair-play points.
(C) Champions
Notes:
- ^ a b Since the winners of the 2020 Emperor's Cup, Kawasaki Frontale, qualified for the Champions League group stage, the spot given to the Emperor's Cup winners (Champions League group stage) was passed to the third-placed team and the spot given to the third-place team (Champions League play-off round) was passed to the fourth-placed team.
J2 League
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tokushima Vortis (C, P) | 42 | 25 | 9 | 8 | 67 | 33 | +34 | 84 | Promotion to 2021 J1 League 2020 Emperor's Cup quarter-finals |
| 2 | Avispa Fukuoka (P) | 42 | 25 | 9 | 8 | 51 | 29 | +22 | 84 | Promotion to 2021 J1 League |
| 3 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 42 | 23 | 11 | 8 | 66 | 39 | +27 | 80 | |
| 4 | Ventforet Kofu | 42 | 16 | 17 | 9 | 50 | 41 | +9 | 65 | |
| 5 | Giravanz Kitakyushu | 42 | 19 | 8 | 15 | 59 | 51 | +8 | 65 | |
| 6 | Júbilo Iwata | 42 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 58 | 47 | +11 | 63 | |
| 7 | Montedio Yamagata | 42 | 17 | 11 | 14 | 59 | 42 | +17 | 62 | |
| 8 | Kyoto Sanga | 42 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 47 | 45 | +2 | 59 | |
| 9 | Mito HollyHock | 42 | 16 | 10 | 16 | 68 | 62 | +6 | 58 | |
| 10 | Tochigi SC | 42 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 41 | 39 | +2 | 58 | |
| 11 | Albirex Niigata | 42 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 55 | 55 | 0 | 57 | |
| 12 | Tokyo Verdy | 42 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 48 | 48 | 0 | 54 | |
| 13 | Matsumoto Yamaga | 42 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 44 | 52 | −8 | 54 | |
| 14 | JEF United Chiba | 42 | 15 | 8 | 19 | 47 | 51 | −4 | 53 | |
| 15 | Omiya Ardija | 42 | 14 | 11 | 17 | 43 | 52 | −9 | 53 | |
| 16 | FC Ryukyu | 42 | 14 | 8 | 20 | 58 | 61 | −3 | 50 | |
| 17 | Fagiano Okayama | 42 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 39 | 49 | −10 | 50 | |
| 18 | Zweigen Kanazawa | 42 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 57 | 67 | −10 | 49 | |
| 19 | Machida Zelvia | 42 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 41 | 52 | −11 | 49 | |
| 20 | Thespakusatsu Gunma | 42 | 15 | 4 | 23 | 40 | 62 | −22 | 49 | |
| 21 | Ehime FC | 42 | 8 | 10 | 24 | 38 | 68 | −30 | 34 | |
| 22 | Renofa Yamaguchi | 42 | 9 | 6 | 27 | 43 | 74 | −31 | 33 |
Source: Meiji Yasuda J2 League
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Head-to-head points; 4) Head-to-head goal difference; 5) Head-to-head goal scored; 6) Number of wins; 7) Goals scored; 8) Fair-play points
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Head-to-head points; 4) Head-to-head goal difference; 5) Head-to-head goal scored; 6) Number of wins; 7) Goals scored; 8) Fair-play points
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted
J3 League
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blaublitz Akita (C, P) | 34 | 21 | 10 | 3 | 55 | 18 | +37 | 73 | Promotion to 2021 J2 League 2020 Emperor's Cup quarter-finals |
| 2 | SC Sagamihara (P) | 34 | 16 | 13 | 5 | 43 | 35 | +8 | 61 | Promotion to 2021 J2 League[a] |
| 3 | Nagano Parceiro | 34 | 17 | 8 | 9 | 45 | 26 | +19 | 59 | |
| 4 | Kagoshima United | 34 | 18 | 4 | 12 | 55 | 43 | +12 | 58 | |
| 5 | Gainare Tottori | 34 | 17 | 6 | 11 | 47 | 37 | +10 | 57 | |
| 6 | FC Gifu | 34 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 50 | 39 | +11 | 56 | |
| 7 | FC Imabari | 34 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 39 | 27 | +12 | 55 | |
| 8 | Roasso Kumamoto | 34 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 56 | 47 | +9 | 54 | |
| 9 | Kataller Toyama | 34 | 15 | 5 | 14 | 52 | 43 | +9 | 50 | |
| 10 | Fujieda MYFC | 34 | 14 | 7 | 13 | 48 | 44 | +4 | 49 | |
| 11 | Iwate Grulla Morioka | 34 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 36 | 47 | −11 | 42 | |
| 12 | Azul Claro Numazu | 34 | 12 | 5 | 17 | 36 | 40 | −4 | 41 | |
| 13 | Fukushima United | 34 | 11 | 6 | 17 | 46 | 55 | −9 | 39 | |
| 14 | Gamba Osaka U-23 | 34 | 9 | 8 | 17 | 43 | 55 | −12 | 35 | Folded |
| 15 | Vanraure Hachinohe | 34 | 8 | 9 | 17 | 42 | 56 | −14 | 33 | |
| 16 | Kamatamare Sanuki | 34 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 33 | 52 | −19 | 31 | |
| 17 | YSCC Yokohama | 34 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 37 | 66 | −29 | 27 | |
| 18 | Cerezo Osaka U-23 | 34 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 28 | 61 | −33 | 25 | Folded |
| 19 | FC Tokyo U-23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Withdrew due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan |
Updated to match(es) played on 20 December 2020. Source: 2020 MEIJI YASUDA J3 LEAGUE League table
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Head-to-head points; 4) Head-to-head goal difference; 5) Head-to-head goal scored; 6) Number of wins; 7) Goals scored; 8) Fair-play points
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Head-to-head points; 4) Head-to-head goal difference; 5) Head-to-head goal scored; 6) Number of wins; 7) Goals scored; 8) Fair-play points
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted
Notes:
- ^ Only teams that hold a J2 licence are eligible for promotion.
Japan Football League
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Verspah Oita (C) | 15 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 27 | 16 | +11 | 32 | |
| 2 | Tegevajaro Miyazaki (P) | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 26 | 15 | +11 | 28 | Promotion to 2021 J3 League[a] |
| 3 | Sony Sendai | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 25 | 22 | +3 | 26 | |
| 4 | Honda FC | 15 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 20 | 12 | +8 | 22 | |
| 5 | Suzuka Point Getters | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 23 | 19 | +4 | 21 | |
| 6 | Veertien Mie | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 17 | 16 | +1 | 21 | |
| 7 | Iwaki FC | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 24 | 24 | 0 | 21 | |
| 8 | FC Osaka | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 24 | 24 | 0 | 20 | |
| 9 | MIO Biwako Shiga | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 23 | 27 | −4 | 20 | |
| 10 | Matsue City FC | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 18 | 24 | −6 | 20 | |
| 11 | Tokyo Musashino City | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 17 | −2 | 19 | |
| 12 | Honda Lock | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 19 | 25 | −6 | 19 | |
| 13 | Nara Club | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 18 | |
| 14 | Kochi United SC | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 17 | 20 | −3 | 16 | |
| 15 | ReinMeer Aomori | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 17 | 26 | −9 | 16 | |
| 16 | Maruyasu Okazaki | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 22 | −8 | 15 |
Source: JFL website (in Japanese)
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Head-to-head results; 4) Goals scored; 5) Disciplinary points; 6) Number of wins; 7) Lottery [7]
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Head-to-head results; 4) Goals scored; 5) Disciplinary points; 6) Number of wins; 7) Lottery [7]
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted
Notes:
- ^ To qualify for promotion, a club must hold a 100 Year Plan status, obtain J3 license (marked in bold in the table), and finish both in the top 4 of the JFL, and either 1st or 2nd among the promotion-eligible clubs.
Regional Leagues
editNational team
editResults
edit| 9 October 2020 Friendly | Japan  | 0–0 |  Cameroon | Utrecht, Netherlands |
| 14:00 UTC+2 | Report | Stadium: Stadion Galgenwaard Referee: Bas Nijhuis (Netherlands) |
| 13 October 2020 Friendly | Japan | 1–0 |  Ivory Coast | Utrecht, Netherlands |
| 16:45 UTC+2 |
|
Report | Stadium: Stadion Galgenwaard Referee: Jochem Kamphuis (Netherlands) |
| 13 November 2020 Friendly | Japan | 1–0 |  Panama | Graz, Austria |
| 15:15 UTC+1 | Report | Stadium: Liebenauer Stadium Referee: Christian-Petru Ciochirca (Austria) |
| 17 November 2020 Friendly | Japan | 0–2 |  Mexico | Graz, Austria |
| 21:00 UTC+1 | Report | Stadium: Liebenauer Stadium Referee: Manuel Schüttengruber (Austria) |
Women's football
editPromotion and relegation
editTeam(s) relegated from Nadeshiko Division 1
Teams at the Division 1 play-offs
Team(s) promoted to Nadeshiko Division 1
Team(s) relegated from Nadeshiko Division 2
Team(s) at the Division 2 play-offs
Nadeshiko League (Division 1)
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Urawa Reds Ladies | 18 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 37 | 17 | +20 | 44 | Champions, form WE League |
| 2 | INAC Kobe Leonessa | 18 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 33 | 19 | +14 | 35 | Form WE League |
| 3 | NTV Beleza | 18 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 45 | 22 | +23 | 31 | |
| 4 | Cerezo Osaka | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 32 | 36 | −4 | 30 | |
| 5 | Albirex Niigata | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 19 | 17 | +2 | 27 | Form WE League |
| 6 | JEF United Chiba | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 30 | 29 | +1 | 23 | |
| 7 | Mynavi Vegalta Sendai | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 26 | 24 | +2 | 22 | |
| 8 | Nojima Stella | 18 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 18 | 30 | −12 | 15 | |
| 9 | Iga Kunoichi | 18 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 17 | 33 | −16 | 14 | |
| 10 | Ehime | 18 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 16 | 46 | −30 | 12 |
Source: Soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head away goals scored
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head away goals scored
Nadeshiko League (Division 2)
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sfida Setagaya | 18 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 18 | +16 | 37 | |
| 2 | Elfen Saitama | 18 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 13 | +20 | 36 | Promoted to WE League |
| 3 | Kamogawa | 18 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 18 | +19 | 34 | |
| 4 | Yokohama | 18 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 29 | 8 | +21 | 32 | |
| 5 | Nagano Parceiro | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 22 | 13 | +9 | 28 | Promoted to WE League |
| 6 | Harima | 18 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 25 | 22 | +3 | 26 | |
| 7 | Yamato Sylphid | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 15 | 16 | −1 | 26 | |
| 8 | Jumonji Ventus | 18 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 40 | −25 | 13 | Promoted to WE League |
| 9 | Nittaidai | 18 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 46 | −39 | 9 | |
| 10 | Bunnys Kyoto | 18 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 8 | 31 | −23 | 8 |
Source: Soccerway
National team
editResults
edit| 5 March 2020 SheBelieves Cup | Japan | 1–3 |  Spain | Orlando, United States |
| 16:15 ET |
|
Report | Stadium: Exploria Stadium Attendance: 7,528 Referee: Katja Koroleva (United States) |
| 8 March 2020 SheBelieves Cup | Japan | 0–1 |  England | Harrison, United States |
| 14:15 ET | Report |
|
Stadium: Red Bull Arena Attendance: 14,758 Referee: Katja Koroleva (United States) |
| 11 March 2020 SheBelieves Cup | United States  | 3–1 | Japan | Frisco, United States |
| 19:00 CT | Report |
|
Stadium: Toyota Stadium Referee: Melissa Borjas (Honduras) |
| 11 April 2020 MS&AD Cup 2020 | Japan | Cancelled |  New Zealand | Sendai |
| 15:00 | Cancellation | Stadium: Yurtec Stadium |
Player statistics
editReferences
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- ^ "Reysol clinches return to top flight". November 16, 2019 – via Japan Times Online.
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