J2 League
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There are overall 22 teams that compete for the title every year between February and December. Sofascore tracks live football scores and J2 League table, results, statistics and top scorers. In the 2023 season, among the most popular teams in J2 League for online searches are Jubilo Iwata, Kyoto Sanga FC, Albirex Niigata. To follow todayβs games and other active leagues, please visit the main page for all competitions in Japan.
Competition format of J2 League
The first edition of the J2 League took place in 1999 when the first league winner was Kawasaki Frontale. The teams are placed in 3 tables, with a promotion and relegation system for the best and worst-performing teams. The best teams are promoted to the J1 League. The last 2 teams are relegated to the J3 League. In 2023 Fujieda MYFC, Iwaki FC were promoted to the J2 League. Jubilo Iwata, Shimizu S-Pulse were relegated to J2 League for the 2023 season. Each team plays overall 482 games in one season and the winner is the team that has the most points at the end of the season.
Top scorers and goals
The top scorer in the J.League 2 2022 season was Leonardo with 28 goals. The average number of goals in the league for season 2023 is 2.50 per game.
Team stadiums and attendance
The team with the largest stadium is Tokyo Verdy with the total capacity of 49,970. The highest attendance per game in the season J.League 2 2022 was 20,486. This was during the match between Albirex Niigata and Kashiwa Reysol. The total attendance in J.League 2 2022 season was 3,315,234. The average attendance per game was 7,176.
TV partners and official organization
The largest TV partner for J2 League is DAZN. The organization that is in charge of the league is J.League.
Top 8 important questions about J2 League
#1 What rank of competition is J2 League in Japan?
J2 League is the level 2 division in Japan.
#2 How many rounds are played each season in J2 League?
Overall 42 rounds are played in J2 League each season.
#3 How many goals are scored on average in J2 League in 2023?
The average number of goals in J2 League is 2.50 per game in 2023.
#4 Is there a playoff round in J2 League after the regular season?
There isn't a playoff competition after the regular season in J2 League.
#5 When does the J2 League start and when does it finish?
The J2 League usually starts in February and ends in December.
#6 Which teams were relegated from J2 League for the season 2023?
The relegated teams from J2 League in 2023 season are Jubilo Iwata, Shimizu S-Pulse.
#7 Which teams were promoted to the J2 League in 2023 season?
The promoted teams to J2 League in 2023 season are Fujieda MYFC, Iwaki FC.
#8 How many groups are there in J2 League competition?
The teams in J2 League are placed in 3 groups.
J2 League
JapanFeatured Match
There are overall 22 teams that compete for the title every year between February and December. Sofascore tracks live football scores and J2 League table, results, statistics and top scorers. In the 2023 season, among the most popular teams in J2 League for online searches are Jubilo Iwata, Kyoto Sanga FC, Albirex Niigata. To follow todayβs games and other active leagues, please visit the main page for all competitions in Japan.
Competition format of J2 League
The first edition of the J2 League took place in 1999 when the first league winner was Kawasaki Frontale. The teams are placed in 3 tables, with a promotion and relegation system for the best and worst-performing teams. The best teams are promoted to the J1 League. The last 2 teams are relegated to the J3 League. In 2023 Fujieda MYFC, Iwaki FC were promoted to the J2 League. Jubilo Iwata, Shimizu S-Pulse were relegated to J2 League for the 2023 season. Each team plays overall 482 games in one season and the winner is the team that has the most points at the end of the season.
Top scorers and goals
The top scorer in the J.League 2 2022 season was Leonardo with 28 goals. The average number of goals in the league for season 2023 is 2.50 per game.
Team stadiums and attendance
The team with the largest stadium is Tokyo Verdy with the total capacity of 49,970. The highest attendance per game in the season J.League 2 2022 was 20,486. This was during the match between Albirex Niigata and Kashiwa Reysol. The total attendance in J.League 2 2022 season was 3,315,234. The average attendance per game was 7,176.
TV partners and official organization
The largest TV partner for J2 League is DAZN. The organization that is in charge of the league is J.League.
Top 8 important questions about J2 League
#1 What rank of competition is J2 League in Japan?
J2 League is the level 2 division in Japan.
#2 How many rounds are played each season in J2 League?
Overall 42 rounds are played in J2 League each season.
#3 How many goals are scored on average in J2 League in 2023?
The average number of goals in J2 League is 2.50 per game in 2023.
#4 Is there a playoff round in J2 League after the regular season?
There isn't a playoff competition after the regular season in J2 League.
#5 When does the J2 League start and when does it finish?
The J2 League usually starts in February and ends in December.
#6 Which teams were relegated from J2 League for the season 2023?
The relegated teams from J2 League in 2023 season are Jubilo Iwata, Shimizu S-Pulse.
#7 Which teams were promoted to the J2 League in 2023 season?
The promoted teams to J2 League in 2023 season are Fujieda MYFC, Iwaki FC.
#8 How many groups are there in J2 League competition?
The teams in J2 League are placed in 3 groups.