2021_in_Japanese_football
This article summarizes Japanese football in the 2021 season.
Quick Facts Season, Men's football ...
| Season | 2021 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's football | ||||
| J1 League | Kawasaki Frontale | |||
| J2 League | Júbilo Iwata | |||
| J3 League | Roasso Kumamoto | |||
| Japan Football League | Iwaki FC | |||
| Japanese Regional Leagues | Criacao Shinjuku | |||
| Emperor's Cup | Urawa Red Diamonds | |||
| J.League Cup | Nagoya Grampus | |||
| Super Cup | Kawasaki Frontale | |||
| Women's football | ||||
| Nadeshiko Division 1 | Iga FC Kunoichi | |||
| Nadeshiko Division 2 | JFA Academy Fukushima | |||
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Men's
Senior
Japan 
v 
South Korea
v 
South Korea
| 25 March 2021 Friendly | Japan | 3–0 | South Korea | Yokohama, Japan |
| 19:20 UTC+9 | Report | Stadium: Nissan Stadium Referee: Rowan Arumughan (India) |
Mongolia 
v Japan
v Japan
| 30 March 2021 2022 World Cup qualification | Mongolia | 0–14 | Japan | Chiba, Japan[lower-alpha 1] |
| 19:20 UTC+9 | Report | Stadium: Fukuda Denshi Arena Attendance: 0 Referee: Omar Mohamed Al-Ali (United Arab Emirates) |
Japan v 
Myanmar
v 
Myanmar
| 28 May 2021 2022 World Cup qualification | Japan | 10–0 | Myanmar | Chiba, Japan |
| 19:30 UTC+9 | Report | Stadium: Fukuda Denshi Arena Attendance: 0 Referee: Hasan Akrami (Iran) |
Japan v 
Tajikistan
v 
Tajikistan
| 7 June 2021 2022 World Cup qualification | Japan | 4–1 | Tajikistan | Suita, Japan |
| 19:30 UTC+9 | Report |
|
Stadium: Panasonic Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Abdulrehman Al Jassim (Qatar) |
Japan v 
Serbia
v 
Serbia
| 11 June 2021 Kirin Challenge Cup | Japan | 1–0 | Serbia | Kobe, Japan |
| 19:25 UTC+9 |
|
Report | Stadium: Noevir Stadium Kobe Referee: Payam Heidari (Iran) |
Japan v 
Kyrgyzstan
v 
Kyrgyzstan
| 15 June 2021 2022 World Cup qualification | Japan | 5–1 | Kyrgyzstan | Suita, Japan |
| 19:30 UTC+9 | Report | Stadium: Panasonic Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Omar Al-Yaqoubi (Oman) |
Japan v 
Oman
v 
Oman
| 2 September 2021 2022 World Cup qualification | Japan | 0–1 | Oman | Suita, Japan |
| 19:15 UTC+9 | Report |
|
Stadium: Suita City Football Stadium Referee: Mohammed Abdulla Hassan Mohamed (United Arab Emirates) |
China 
v Japan
v Japan
| 7 September 2021 2022 World Cup qualification | China | 0–1 | Japan | Doha, Qatar |
| 18:00 UTC+3 | Report |
|
Stadium: Khalifa International Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Nawaf Shukralla (Bahrain) |
Saudi Arabia 
v Japan
v Japan
| 7 October 2021 2022 World Cup qualification | Saudi Arabia | 1–0 | Japan | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia |
| 20:00 UTC+3 |
|
Report | Stadium: King Abdullah Sports City Attendance: 51,218 Referee: Adham Makhadmeh (Jordan) |
Japan v 
Australia
v 
Australia
| 12 October 2021 2022 World Cup qualification | Japan | 2–1 | Australia | Saitama, Japan |
| 19:14 UTC+9 | Report |
|
Stadium: Saitama Stadium 2002 Attendance: 14,437 Referee: Abdulrahman Al-Jassim (Qatar) |
Vietnam 
v Japan
v Japan
| 11 November 2021 2022 World Cup qualification | Vietnam | 0–1 | Japan | Hanoi, Vietnam |
| 19:00 UTC+7 | Report |
|
Stadium: Mỹ Đình National Stadium Attendance: 11,022 Referee: Mohammed Abdulla Hassan Mohamed (United Arab Emirates) |
Oman v Japan
v Japan
| 16 November 2021 2022 World Cup qualification | Oman | 0–1 | Japan | Muscat, Oman |
| 20:00 UTC+4 | Report |
|
Stadium: Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex Referee: Ko Hyung-jin (South Korea) |
U-23
Japan A v Japan
v Japan
| 3 June Unofficial friendly | Japan A | 3–0 | Japan | Hokkaido, Japan |
| 19:30 UTC+9 | Report (JFA) Report (JFA) |
Stadium: Sapporo Dome Attendance: 0 Referee: Mohamed Darwish (UAE) |
Japan v 
Ghana
v 
Ghana
| 5 June Friendly | Japan | 6–0 | Ghana | Fukuoka, Japan |
| 19:25 UTC+9 | Report (JFA) Report (JFA) |
Stadium: Best Denki Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Hiroki Kasahara (Japan) |
Japan v 
Jamaica
v 
Jamaica
| 12 June Friendly | Japan | 4–0 | Jamaica | Toyota, Aichi, Japan |
| 13:35 UTC+9 | Report (JFA) Report (JFA) |
Stadium: Toyota Stadium Attendance: 4,029 Referee: Yudai Yamamoto (Japan) |
Japan v 
Honduras
v 
Honduras
| 12 July Kirin Challenge Cup (Under-24) | Japan | 3–1 | Honduras | Osaka, Japan |
| 19:30 UTC+9 | Report (JFA) Report (JFA) |
Stadium: Yodoko Sakura Stadium Attendance: 4,063 Referee: Hiroki Kasahara (Japan) |
Japan v 
Spain
v 
Spain
| 17 July Kirin Challenge Cup (Under-24) | Japan | 1–1 | Spain | Hyogo, Japan |
| 19:20 UTC+9 |
|
Report (JFA) Report (JFA) |
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Stadium: Noevir Stadium Kobe Attendance: 4,909 Referee: Yusuke Araki (Japan) |
Japan v 
South Africa
v 
South Africa
| 22 July 2020 Summer Olympics GS Group A | Japan | 1–0 | South Africa | Tokyo, Japan |
| 20:00 UTC+9 |
|
Report (TOCOG) Report (FIFA) Report (JFA) |
Stadium: Tokyo Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Jesús Valenzuela (Venezuela) |
Japan v 
Mexico
v 
Mexico
| 25 July 2020 Summer Olympics GS Group A | Japan | 2–1 | Mexico | Saitama, Japan |
| 20:00 UTC+9 | Report (TOCOG) Report (FIFA) Report (JFA) |
|
Stadium: Saitama Stadium 2002 Attendance: 0 Referee: Artur Soares Dias (Portugal) |
France 
v Japan
v Japan
| 28 July 2020 Summer Olympics GS Group A | France | 0–4 | Japan | Yokohama, Japan |
| 20:30 UTC+9 | Report (TOCOG) Report (FIFA) Report (JFA) |
Stadium: International Stadium Yokohama Attendance: 0 Referee: Iván Barton (El Salvador) |
Japan v 
New Zealand
v 
New Zealand
| 31 July 2020 Summer Olympics Quarter-finals | Japan | 0–0 (a.e.t.) (4–2 p) | New Zealand | Ibaraki, Japan |
| 18:00 UTC+9 | Report (TOCOG) Report (FIFA) Report (JFA) |
Stadium: Kashima Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Ismail Elfath (USA) | ||
| Penalties | ||||
Japan v Spain
v Spain
| 3 August 2020 Summer Olympics Semi-finals | Japan | 0–1 (a.e.t.) | Spain | Saitama, Japan |
| 20:00 UTC+9 | Report (TOCOG) Report (FIFA) Report (JFA) |
|
Stadium: Saitama Stadium 2002 Attendance: 0 Referee: Kevin Ortega (Peru) |
Mexico v Japan
v Japan
| 6 August 2020 Summer Olympics Bronze medal match | Mexico | 3–1 | Japan | Saitama, Japan |
| 18:00 UTC+9 | Report (TOCOG) Report (FIFA) Report (JFA) |
|
Stadium: Saitama Stadium 2002 Attendance: 0 Referee: Bamlak Tessema Weyesa (Ethiopia) |
Japan v 
Cambodia
v 
Cambodia
| 26 October 2022 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification Group K | Japan | 4–0 | Cambodia | Hirono, Japan |
| 13:00 UTC+9 | Matsuki  10'Koda 44'Hosoya 52'Nakamura 73' |
Report | Stadium: J-Village Stadium |
Hong Kong 
v Japan
v Japan
| 28 October 2022 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification Group K | Hong Kong | 0–4 | Japan | Hirono, Japan |
| 13:00 UTC+9 | Report | Fujio 14', 49' Goke 63'Hosoya 85' |
Stadium: J-Village Stadium |
- Games of the XXXII Olympiad – JFA.jp
- 2021 Schedules – JFA.jp (as of 16 December 2020)
U-20
The 2020 AFC U-19 Championship was cancelled after the draw for the group stage was conducted.[2]
Japan v 
Iraq
v 
Iraq
| March 2021 2020 AFC U-19 Championship Group Stage | Japan | Cancelled | Iraq | Tashkent, Uzbekistan |
| Stadium: Lokomotiv Stadium |
Bahrain 
v Japan
v Japan
| March 2021 2020 AFC U-19 Championship Group Stage | Bahrain | Cancelled | Japan | Tashkent, Uzbekistan |
| Stadium: Lokomotiv Stadium |
South Korea v Japan
v Japan
| March 2021 2020 AFC U-19 Championship Group Stage | South Korea | Cancelled | Japan | Tashkent, Uzbekistan |
| Stadium: Lokomotiv Stadium |
Kashima Antlers Youth v Japan
v Japan
| 18 December IBARAKI Next Generation Match 2021 1st Round | Kashima Antlers Youth | 2–6 | Japan | Hitachinaka, Japan |
| 11:00 |
|
Report (JFA) |
|
Stadium: Hitachinaka Athletics Stadium |
Japan v U-20 Kanto University Selection
v U-20 Kanto University Selection
| 19 December IBARAKI Next Generation Match 2021 Final | Japan | 1–2 | U-20 Kanto University Selection | Hitachinaka, Japan |
| 14:00 |
|
Report (JFA) | unknown 61', 87' |
Stadium: Hitachinaka Athletics Stadium |
U-17
Japan v
v
| 2–6 June U-16 International Dream Cup | Japan | Cancelled | Japan | |
| Cancellation |
Japan v
v
| 2–6 June U-16 International Dream Cup | Japan | Cancelled | Japan | |
| Cancellation |
Japan v
v
| 2–6 June U-16 International Dream Cup | Japan | Cancelled | Japan | |
| Cancellation |
- Fixtures & Results – JFA.jp
- 2021 schedules – JFA.jp (as of 16 December 2020)
Futsal
Portugal 
v Japan
v Japan
| 19 August 2021 (2021-08-19) Friendly | Portugal | 3–2 | Japan | Rio Maior, Portugal |
| 19:00 *Local time |
|
Report (JFA) | Stadium: Pavilhao Polidesportivo Rio Maior Sports Centre |
Japan v 
Venezuela
v 
Venezuela
| 22 August 2021 (2021-08-22) Friendly | Japan | 2–2 | Venezuela | Rio Maior, Portugal |
| 19:00 *Local time |
|
Report (JFA) |
|
Stadium: Pavilhão Polidesportivo Rio Maior |
Argentina 
v Japan
v Japan
| 25 August 2021 (2021-08-25) Friendly | Argentina | 2–1 | Japan | Jaén, Spain |
| 20:30 *Local time |
|
Report (JFA) |
|
Stadium: Palacio de deportes Olivo Arena |
Japan v Vietnam
v Vietnam
| 29 August 2021 (2021-08-29) Friendly | Japan | 1–0 | Vietnam | Jaén, Spain |
| 18:00 *Local time |
|
Report (JFA) | Stadium: Palacio de deportes Olivo Arena |
Spain v Japan
v Japan
| 31 August 2021 (2021-08-31) Friendly | Spain | 2–0 | Japan | Jaén, Spain |
| 20:15 *Local time | Report (JFA) | Stadium: Palacio de deportes Olivo Arena |
Angola 
v Japan
v Japan
| 14 September 2021 (2021-09-14) FIFA Futsal World Cup GS Group E | Angola | 4–8 | Japan | Klaipėda, Lithuania |
| 20:00 EEST (UTC+3) |
|
Report (FIFA) Report (JFA) |
|
Stadium: Švyturys Arena Attendance: 607 Referee: Diego López (Costa Rica) |
Spain v Japan
v Japan
| 17 September 2021 (2021-09-17) FIFA Futsal World Cup GS Group E | Spain | 4–2 | Japan | Klaipėda, Lithuania |
| 18:00 EEST (UTC+3) |
|
Report (FIFA) Report (JFA) |
|
Stadium: Švyturys Arena Attendance: 712 Referee: Valeria Palma (Chile) |
Japan v 
Paraguay
v 
Paraguay
| 20 September 2021 (2021-09-20) FIFA Futsal World Cup GS Group E | Japan | 1–2 | Paraguay | Vilnius, Lithuania |
| 18:00 EEST (UTC+3) |
|
Report (FIFA) Report (JFA) |
|
Stadium: Avia Solutions Group Arena Attendance: 792 Referee: Roberto López (Panama) |
Brazil 
v Japan
v Japan
| 23 September 2021 (2021-09-23) FIFA Futsal World Cup Round of 16 | Brazil | 4–2 | Japan | Kaunas, Lithuania |
| 20:00 EEST (UTC+3) | Report (FIFA) Report (JFA) |
|
Stadium: Žalgiris Arena Attendance: 918 Referee: Irina Velikanova (Russia) |
- Fixtures & Results (Futsal 2021), JFA.jp
U-20 futsal
Beach soccer
Paraguay v Japan
v Japan
| 19 August 2021 (2021-08-19) FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup GS Group A | Paraguay | 4–7 | Japan | Moscow, Russia |
| 16:30 UTC+3 |
|
Report (BSWW) Report (FIFA) Report (JFA) |
Stadium: Luzhniki Beach Soccer Stadium Attendance: 598 Referee: Francisco de Oses Bumedien (Spain) |
Japan v 
United States
v 
United States
| 21 August 2021 (2021-08-21) FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup GS Group A | Japan | 4–3 | United States | Moscow, Russia |
| 16:30 UTC+3 |
|
Report (BSWW) Report (FIFA) Report (JFA) |
|
Stadium: Luzhniki Beach Soccer Stadium Attendance: 1,507 Referee: Aurélien Planchais-Godefroy (Tahiti) |
Japan v 
RFU
v 
RFU
| 23 August 2021 (2021-08-23) FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup GS Group A | Japan | 1–7 | RFU | Moscow, Russia |
| 20:30 UTC+3 |
|
Report (BSWW) Report (FIFA) Report (JFA) |
|
Stadium: Luzhniki Beach Soccer Stadium Attendance: 2,500 Referee: Micke Palomino (Peru) |
Tahiti 
v Japan
v Japan
| 26 August 2021 (2021-08-26) FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Quarter-finals | Tahiti | 4–5 (a.e.t.) | Japan | Moscow, Russia |
| 19:00 UTC+3 | Report (BSWW) Report (FIFA) Report (JFA) |
Stadium: Luzhniki Beach Soccer Stadium |
Japan v 
Senegal
v 
Senegal
| 28 August 2021 (2021-08-28) FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Semi-finals | Japan | 5–2 | Senegal | Moscow, Russia |
| 19:30 UTC+3 |
|
Report (BSWW) Report (FIFA) Report (JFA) |
|
Stadium: Luzhniki Beach Soccer Arena Attendance: 1,950 Referee: Łukasz Ostrowski (Poland) |
RFU v Japan
v Japan
| 29 August 2021 (2021-08-29) FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Final | RFU | 5–2 | Japan | Moscow, Russia |
| 19:30 UTC+3 |
|
Report (BSWW) Report (FIFA) Report (JFA) |
|
Stadium: Luzhniki Beach Soccer Arena Attendance: 2,500 Referee: Suhaimi Mat Hassan (Malaysia) |
Russia 
v Japan
v Japan
| 2 November 2021 (2021-11-02) Tecnotree Intercontinental Beach Soccer Cup | Russia | 7–6 | Japan | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| 18:45 UTC+4 | Report (BSWW) Report (JFA) |
Stadium: Kite Beach |
Iran 
v Japan
v Japan
| 3 November 2021 (2021-11-03) Tecnotree Intercontinental Beach Soccer Cup | Iran | 6–1 | Japan | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| 20:00 UTC+4 | Report (BSWW) Report (JFA) |
Stadium: Kite Beach |
Japan v Paraguay
v Paraguay
| 4 November 2021 (2021-11-04) Tecnotree Intercontinental Beach Soccer Cup | Japan | 4–6 (a.e.t.) | Paraguay | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| 16:00 UTC+4 | Report (BSWW) Report (JFA) |
Stadium: Kite Beach |
United Arab Emirates 
v Japan
v Japan
| 5 November 2021 Tecnotree Intercontinental Beach Soccer Cup (5th–8th place semi-finals) | United Arab Emirates | 4–6 | Japan | |
| 17:15 | Report(BSWW) Report(JFA) |
Japan v Spain
v Spain
| 6 November 2021 Tecnotree Intercontinental Beach Soccer Cup (5th place play-off) | Japan | 5–4 | Spain | |
| 16:15 | Report(BSWW) Report(JFA) |
Women's
Senior
Main article: Japan women's national football team results § 2021
Japan v Paraguay
v Paraguay
| 8 April Friendly | Japan | 7–0 | Paraguay | Sendai, Japan |
| 16:30 UTC+9 | Report (JFA) Report (JFA) Report (SW) |
Stadium: Yurtec Stadium Sendai Attendance: 818 Referee: Yoshimi Yamashita (Japan) |
Japan v 
Panama
v 
Panama
| 11 April Friendly | Japan | 7–0 | Panama | Tokyo, Japan |
| 13:30 UTC+9 | Report (JFA) Report (JFA) Report (SW) |
Stadium: Japan National Stadium Attendance: 4,036 Referee: Azusa Sugino (Japan) |
Japan v 
Ukraine
v 
Ukraine
| 10 June Friendly | Japan | 8–0 | Ukraine | Hiroshima, Japan |
| 15:15 UTC+9 | Report (JFA) Report (JFA) Report (SW) |
Stadium: Edion Stadium Hiroshima Attendance: 796 Referee: Yoshimi Yamashita (Japan) |
Japan v Mexico
v Mexico
| 13 June MS&AD CUP | Japan | 5–1 | Mexico | Utsunomiya, Japan |
| 14:00 UTC+9 | Report (JFA) Report (JFA) Report (FMF) Report (SW) |
|
Stadium: Kanseki Stadium Tochigi Attendance: 3,890 Referee: Asaka Koizumi (England) |
Japan v Australia
v Australia
| 14 July MS&AD CUP | Japan | 1–0 | Australia | Kameoka, Japan |
| 19:20 UTC+9 | Report (JFA) Report (JFA) Report (FA) Report (SW) |
Stadium: Sanga Stadium by Kyocera Attendance: 2,584 Referee: Azusa Sugino (Japan) |
Japan v 
Canada
v 
Canada
| 21 July Olympics GS | Japan | 1–1 | Canada | Sapporo, Japan |
| 19:30 UTC+9 |
|
Report (TOCOG) Report (FIFA) Report (JFA) Report (SW) |
|
Stadium: Sapporo Dome Attendance: 0 Referee: Edina Alves Batista (Brazil) |
Japan v 
Great Britain
v 
Great Britain
| 24 July Olympics GS | Japan | 0–1 | Great Britain | Sapporo, Japan |
| 19:30 UTC+9 | Report (TOCOG) Report (FIFA) Report (JFA) Report (SW) |
|
Stadium: Sapporo Dome Attendance: 0 Referee: Anastasia Pustovoitova (Russia) |
Chile 
v Japan
v Japan
| 27 July Olympics GS | Chile | 0–1 | Japan | Rifu, Japan |
| 20:00 UTC+9 | Report (TOCOG) Report (FIFA) Report (JFA) Report (SW) |
|
Stadium: Miyagi Stadium Attendance: 1,326 Referee: Melissa Borjas (Honduras) |
Sweden 
v Japan
v Japan
| 30 July Olympics QF | Sweden | 3–1 | Japan | Saitama, Japan |
| 19:00 UTC+9 |
|
Report (TOCOG) Report (FIFA) Report (JFA) Report (SW) |
|
Stadium: Saitama Stadium 2002 Attendance: 0[3] Referee: Lucila Venegas (Mexico) |
Japan v 
Iceland
v 
Iceland
| 25 November Friendly | Japan | 0–2 | Iceland | Almere, Netherlands |
| TBD CET (UTC+1) | Report (JFA) Report (JFA) Report (Soccerway) |
|
Stadium: Yanmar Stadion |
Netherlands 
v Japan
v Japan
| 29 November Friendly | Netherlands | 0–0 | Japan | The Hague, Netherlands |
| 19:40 CET (UTC+1) | Report (JFA) Report (Soccerway) |
Stadium: Cars Jeans Stadion |
U-20
U-17
Futsal
Men's
Promotion and relegation
More information League, Promoted to league ...
| League | Promoted to league | Relegated from league |
|---|---|---|
| J1 League | No relegation | |
| J2 League | No relegation | |
| J3 League | No relegation | |
| Japan Football League | No relegation |
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J1 League
Main article: 2021 J1 League
More information Pos, Pld ...
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kawasaki Frontale (C) | 38 | 28 | 8 | 2 | 81 | 28 | +53 | 92 | Qualification for the AFC Champions League group stage |
| 2 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 38 | 24 | 7 | 7 | 82 | 35 | +47 | 79 | |
| 3 | Vissel Kobe | 38 | 21 | 10 | 7 | 62 | 36 | +26 | 73 | Qualification for the AFC Champions League play-off round |
| 4 | Kashima Antlers | 38 | 21 | 6 | 11 | 62 | 36 | +26 | 69 | |
| 5 | Nagoya Grampus | 38 | 19 | 9 | 10 | 44 | 30 | +14 | 66 | |
| 6 | Urawa Red Diamonds | 38 | 18 | 9 | 11 | 45 | 38 | +7 | 63[lower-alpha 2] | Qualification for the AFC Champions League group stage[lower-alpha 3] |
| 7 | Sagan Tosu | 38 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 43 | 35 | +8 | 59 | |
| 8 | Avispa Fukuoka | 38 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 42 | 37 | +5 | 54 | |
| 9 | FC Tokyo | 38 | 15 | 8 | 15 | 49 | 53 | −4 | 53 | |
| 10 | Consadole Sapporo | 38 | 14 | 9 | 15 | 48 | 50 | −2 | 51 | |
| 11 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 38 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 44 | 42 | +2 | 49 | |
| 12 | Cerezo Osaka | 38 | 13 | 9 | 16 | 47 | 51 | −4 | 48 | |
| 13 | Gamba Osaka | 38 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 33 | 49 | −16 | 44 | |
| 14 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 38 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 37 | 54 | −17 | 42 | |
| 15 | Kashiwa Reysol | 38 | 12 | 5 | 21 | 37 | 56 | −19 | 41 | |
| 16 | Shonan Bellmare | 38 | 7 | 16 | 15 | 36 | 41 | −5 | 37[lower-alpha 2] | |
| 17 | Tokushima Vortis (R) | 38 | 10 | 6 | 22 | 34 | 55 | −21 | 36 | Relegation to the J2 League |
| 18 | Oita Trinita (R) | 38 | 9 | 8 | 21 | 31 | 55 | −24 | 35 | |
| 19 | Vegalta Sendai (R) | 38 | 5 | 13 | 20 | 31 | 62 | −31 | 28 | |
| 20 | Yokohama FC (R) | 38 | 6 | 9 | 23 | 32 | 77 | −45 | 27 |
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Source: Meiji Yasuda J1 League, J.League Data Site
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head goal scored; 7) Fair-play points.
(C) Champions; (R) Relegation to the J2 League
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head goal scored; 7) Fair-play points.
(C) Champions; (R) Relegation to the J2 League
Notes:
- The Mongolia v Japan match was played in Chiba, Japan.[1]
- The JPFL awarded a 3–0 win to Shonan Bellmare after Urawa Red Diamonds fielded Zion Suzuki who was an ineligible player. The original score was 3–2 for Shonan Bellmare.[4][5]
- Qualified as winners of the 2021 Emperor's Cup.
J2 League
Main article: 2021 J2 League
More information Pos, Pld ...
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Júbilo Iwata (C) | 42 | 27 | 10 | 5 | 75 | 42 | +33 | 91 | Promotion to J1 League |
| 2 | Kyoto Sanga | 42 | 24 | 12 | 6 | 59 | 31 | +28 | 84 | |
| 3 | Ventforet Kofu | 42 | 23 | 11 | 8 | 65 | 38 | +27 | 80 | |
| 4 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 42 | 23 | 9 | 10 | 69 | 44 | +25 | 78 | |
| 5 | Machida Zelvia | 42 | 20 | 12 | 10 | 64 | 38 | +26 | 72 | |
| 6 | Albirex Niigata | 42 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 61 | 40 | +21 | 68 | |
| 7 | Montedio Yamagata | 42 | 20 | 8 | 14 | 61 | 49 | +12 | 68 | |
| 8 | JEF United Chiba | 42 | 17 | 15 | 10 | 48 | 36 | +12 | 66 | |
| 9 | FC Ryukyu | 42 | 18 | 11 | 13 | 57 | 47 | +10 | 65 | |
| 10 | Mito HollyHock | 42 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 59 | 50 | +9 | 59 | |
| 11 | Fagiano Okayama | 42 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 40 | 36 | +4 | 59 | |
| 12 | Tokyo Verdy | 42 | 16 | 10 | 16 | 62 | 66 | −4 | 58 | |
| 13 | Blaublitz Akita | 42 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 41 | 53 | −12 | 47 | |
| 14 | Tochigi SC | 42 | 10 | 15 | 17 | 37 | 51 | −14 | 45 | |
| 15 | Renofa Yamaguchi | 42 | 10 | 13 | 19 | 37 | 51 | −14 | 43 | |
| 16 | Omiya Ardija | 42 | 9 | 15 | 18 | 51 | 56 | −5 | 42 | |
| 17 | Zweigen Kanazawa | 42 | 10 | 11 | 21 | 39 | 60 | −21 | 41 | |
| 18 | Thespakusatsu Gunma | 42 | 9 | 14 | 19 | 35 | 56 | −21 | 41 | |
| 19 | SC Sagamihara[lower-alpha 1] | 42 | 8 | 14 | 20 | 33 | 54 | −21 | 38 | Relegation to J3 League |
| 20 | Ehime FC | 42 | 7 | 14 | 21 | 38 | 67 | −29 | 35 | |
| 21 | Giravanz Kitakyushu | 42 | 7 | 14 | 21 | 35 | 66 | −31 | 35 | |
| 22 | Matsumoto Yamaga | 42 | 7 | 13 | 22 | 36 | 71 | −35 | 34 |
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Source: Meiji Yasuda J2 League, J.League Data Site
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head goal scored; 7) Fair-play points.
(C) Champions
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head goal scored; 7) Fair-play points.
(C) Champions
Notes:
- Since Sagamihara did not hold a J1 license, the club was ineligible for promotion to the 2022 J1 League.
J3 League
Main article: 2021 J3 League
More information Pos, Pld ...
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roasso Kumamoto (C) | 28 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 39 | 20 | +19 | 54 | Promotion to J2 League[lower-alpha 1] |
| 2 | Iwate Grulla Morioka | 28 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 43 | 28 | +15 | 53 | |
| 3 | Tegevajaro Miyazaki[lower-alpha 2] | 28 | 16 | 5 | 7 | 44 | 31 | +13 | 53 | |
| 4 | Kataller Toyama | 28 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 40 | 34 | +6 | 46 | |
| 5 | Fukushima United[lower-alpha 2] | 28 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 41 | 32 | +9 | 45[lower-alpha 3] | |
| 6 | FC Gifu | 28 | 12 | 5 | 11 | 38 | 35 | +3 | 41 | |
| 7 | Kagoshima United | 28 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 34 | 35 | −1 | 40 | |
| 8 | YSCC Yokohama | 28 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 31 | 33 | −2 | 40 | |
| 9 | Nagano Parceiro | 28 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 35 | 28 | +7 | 36 | |
| 10 | Fujieda MYFC | 28 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 42 | 42 | 0 | 32 | |
| 11 | FC Imabari[lower-alpha 2] | 28 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 34 | 33 | +1 | 30 | |
| 12 | Gainare Tottori | 28 | 9 | 2 | 17 | 36 | 53 | −17 | 29 | |
| 13 | Vanraure Hachinohe | 28 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 24 | 44 | −20 | 29[lower-alpha 3] | |
| 14 | Azul Claro Numazu[lower-alpha 2] | 28 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 32 | 44 | −12 | 27 | |
| 15 | Kamatamare Sanuki | 28 | 4 | 9 | 15 | 20 | 41 | −21 | 21 |
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Source: 2021 MEIJI YASUDA J3 LEAGUE League table, J.League Data Site
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:
- The match between Fukushima United and Vanraure Hachinohe resulted in a 2–0 win for Fukushima, but was changed to an awarded 0–3 scoreline by the J.League, after Fukushima allowed a player who had not received a negative test to play in the game.[6] The original result was restored following a decision by the JFA Appeal Committee.[7]
Japan Football League
Main article: 2021 Japan Football League
More information Pos, Pld ...
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iwaki FC[lower-alpha 1] (C, P) | 32 | 21 | 8 | 3 | 65 | 28 | +37 | 71 | Promotion to J3 League[lower-alpha 2] |
| 2 | Honda FC | 32 | 20 | 7 | 5 | 69 | 25 | +44 | 67 | |
| 3 | Verspah Oita[lower-alpha 1] | 32 | 19 | 5 | 8 | 46 | 24 | +22 | 62 | |
| 4 | Suzuka Point Getters[lower-alpha 1] | 32 | 15 | 5 | 12 | 51 | 46 | +5 | 50 | |
| 5 | Matsue City | 32 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 38 | 37 | +1 | 50 | |
| 6 | Sony Sendai | 32 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 52 | 39 | +13 | 48 | |
| 7 | F.C. Osaka[lower-alpha 1] | 32 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 37 | 35 | +2 | 48 | |
| 8 | Tiamo Hirakata | 32 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 58 | 57 | +1 | 48 | |
| 9 | ReinMeer Aomori[lower-alpha 1] | 32 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 41 | 49 | −8 | 45 | |
| 10 | Nara Club[lower-alpha 1] | 32 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 39 | 36 | +3 | 43 | |
| 11 | Veertien Mie[lower-alpha 1] | 32 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 40 | 43 | −3 | 40 | |
| 12 | MIO Biwako Shiga[lower-alpha 1] | 32 | 10 | 7 | 15 | 35 | 48 | −13 | 37 | |
| 13 | Kochi United | 32 | 9 | 6 | 17 | 30 | 49 | −19 | 33 | |
| 14 | Maruyasu Okazaki | 32 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 27 | 46 | −19 | 33 | |
| 15 | Tokyo Musashino United | 32 | 9 | 5 | 18 | 38 | 53 | −15 | 32 | |
| 16 | Honda Lock (O) | 32 | 6 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 48 | −22 | 27 | Qualification for relegation play-offs[lower-alpha 3] |
| 17 | FC Kariya (R) | 32 | 4 | 6 | 22 | 26 | 55 | −29 | 18 |
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Updated to match(es) played on 28 November 2021. Source: JFL website (in Japanese)
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) goal difference; 3) goals scored; 4) head-to-head results (a. points, b. goal difference, c. goals scored); 5) number of wins; 6) disciplinary points; 7) play-off (if necessary)[8]
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) goal difference; 3) goals scored; 4) head-to-head results (a. points, b. goal difference, c. goals scored); 5) number of wins; 6) disciplinary points; 7) play-off (if necessary)[8]
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
Regional Leagues
Main article: 2021 Japanese Regional Leagues
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WE League
Main article: 2021–22 WE League season
More information Pos, Pld ...
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | INAC Kobe Leonessa | 20 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 35 | 9 | +26 | 50 | League Winner |
| 2 | Urawa Red Diamonds | 20 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 40 | 24 | +16 | 42 | |
| 3 | Tokyo Verdy Beleza | 20 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 32 | 18 | +14 | 34 | |
| 4 | JEF United Chiba | 20 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 26 | 18 | +8 | 34 | |
| 5 | MyNavi Sendai | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 25 | 16 | +9 | 31 | |
| 6 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima Regina | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 24 | 26 | −2 | 25 | |
| 7 | AC Nagano Parceiro | 20 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 24 | −9 | 21 | |
| 8 | Albirex Niigata | 20 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 20 | 30 | −10 | 19 | |
| 9 | Omiya Ardija Ventus | 20 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 17 | 31 | −14 | 18 | |
| 10 | Nojima Stella Kanagawa | 20 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 31 | −18 | 13 | |
| 11 | AS Elfen Saitama | 20 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 33 | −20 | 13 |
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Source: WE League, WE League Data Site
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored.
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored.
Nadeshiko League (Division 1)
Main article: 2021 Nadeshiko League § Division 1
Nadeshiko League (Division 2)
Main article: 2021 Nadeshiko League § Division 2
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