The Meiji Yasuda J1 League season has come to a close, and just like last year, Vissel Kobe reign supreme.Let’s see how they captured the crown and all the other action from the season’s final day:Vissel Kobe 3, Shonan Bellmare 0Vissel knew a win would clinch them the title and they put on a show, with Taisei Miyashiro, Yoshinori Muto and Takahiro Ogihara a…

It’s all come down to this for Vissel Kobe - beat Shonan Bellmare on the final day of the season and claim their second consecutive Meiji Yasuda J1 League title.And you can watch live as Vissel go for the crown on Sunday at 2 pm on JLeague.co and broadcasters around the world.Vissel are just one point clear of Sanfrecce Hiroshima, with FC Machida Zelvia als…

While all the focus is on the fight between Vissel Kobe and Sanfrecce Hiroshima for the Meiji Yasuda J1 League title, there is another team who still has a chance to snatch the crown - FC Machida Zelvia.And Zelvia will go for that crown on Sunday at 2 pm JST when they take on Kashima Antlers live on JLeague.co and broadcasters around the world.Zelvia sit th…

It’s all come down to this for Sanfrecce Hiroshima - one match against Gamba Osaka on the final day of the season with the Meiji Yasuda J1 League title on the line.And you can tune in live to see the Viola potentially lift the trophy on Sunday at 2 pm live on JLeague.co and broadcasters around the world.Sanfrecce enter the weekend one point back of Vissel K…

The fight for the Meiji Yasuda J1 League title will go down to the final day, as Sanfrecce Hiroshima cut Vissel Kobe’s lead at the top to a single point in the penultimate matchweek. How did they do it and what else happened in the top flight? Let’s dive in:Kashiwa Reysol 1, Vissel Kobe 1Kosuke Kinoshita’s early strike gave Reysol a lead, but things got hec…

Vissel Kobe are on the brink of history, with their second consecutive Meiji Yasuda J1 League title within their reach when they take on Kashiwa Reysol on Saturday at 2 pm JST live on JLeague.co and broadcasters around the world. Vissel are three points clear of Sanfrecce Hiroshima, giving them a chance to clinch the title this weekend. If Vissel win …

Sanfrecce Hiroshima are still in the fight for the Meiji Yasuda J1 League title and they hope to extend their dreams by another week when they take on Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo on Sunday at 2 pm JST live on JLeague.co and broadcasters around the world. The Viola enter the weekend three points back of Vissel Kobe with two matches to play, so if they c…

Vissel Kobe are on the verge of the Meiji Yasuda J1 League title. Let’s see how they moved one step closer to the crown and check in on all the action from the top flight:Tokyo Verdy 1, Vissel Kobe 1Vissel scored in each net as Tetsushi Yamakawa gave the league leaders the advantage before a 90th-minute own goal forced them to settle for a draw. Urawa…

Vissel Kobe are back on top of the Meiji Yasuda J1 League. The reigning champions have been stalking a variety of leaders all season, hanging just a bit back as they readied to make their move to win another title. Last week they did just that, surging into first place and now they look to protect their perch when they square off against Tokyo Verdy on Sund…

Sanfrecce Hiroshima fell from their perch atop the Meiji Yasuda J1 League last week, but they are back in action against Urawa Reds on Sunday at 15:00 JST and fighting to reclaim first place in match that will be live on JLeague.co and broadcasters around the world. The Viola were upended by Kyoto Sanga, dropping them two points behind Vissel Kobe in …

Vissel Kobe are the new leaders of the Meiji Yasuda J1 League. Let’s check in on how they did it, and all the action from the rest of Matchweek 35:Vissel Kobe 2, Júbilo Iwata 0Vissel started the second half on fire with Taisei Miyashiro and Tetsuhi Yamakawa each scoring in the first eight minutes of the stanza to lead Vissel into first place. Sanfrecc…

Nagoya Grampus sealed the 2024 J.League YBC Levain Cup in thrilling fashion, defeating Albirex Niigata on penalty kicks, 5-4, following a 3-3 draw over the first 120 minutes.It was a packed house at the Japan National Stadium, with Kokuritsu rocking all day long in a cup final for the ages. The victors got the faster start of the two teams, bolting ou…

The 2024 J.League YBC Levain Cup will be decided this Saturday when Nagoya Grampus and Albirex Niigata face off in this year’s Final at the Japan National Stadium at 13:05 JST.All the action from Tokyo will be shown live around the world on JLeague.co, the J.League International YouTube channel, or select domestic broadcasters, with Grampus fans hoping to s…

Sanfrecce Hiroshima are top of the Meiji Yasuda J1 League table, but their advantage is only one point heading into the final four matches of the season. That sets the table for a memorable run-in, which begins on Sunday at 13:00 JST when the Viola take on Kyoto Sanga live on JLeague.co and broadcasters around the world. Sanfrecce and Vissel Kobe are …

Vissel Kobe’s pursuit of a second straight Meiji Yasuda J1 League title is down to its last four matches and the pressure is on the team as they get a visit from Júbilo Iwata on Friday at 19:00 JST, live on JLeague.co and broadcasters around the world. Vissel are just a point back of Sanfrecce Hiroshima for first place. They could have risen to the su…

It was a surprising weekend in the Meiji Yasuda J1 League, where the top five teams all failed to win, while two sides in the relegation zone picked up victories to aid their bid for safety.Let’s check in on all the action:Shonan Bellmare 2, Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1Satoshi Tanaka’s stoppage time rocket stunned league leaders Sanfrecce and earned Bellmare their…

Vissel Kobe have stalked the top of the Meiji Yasuda J1 League all season, biding their time to make a run for their second consecutive title. Now, they have hit a full sprint with six consecutive wins and sit just a point out of first place.With another crown so close, the pressure is on Vissel to make it seven in a row on Friday at 19:00 JST when they squ…

Life is supposed to be difficult for newly promoted clubs, but Tokyo Verdy has made life in the top flight look easy. They’ve flown into the top half of the table and a top five finish is even in play as they look to complete a magnificent return to J1.Next in Verdy’s spectacular season is a visit from Urawa Reds on Saturday at 17:00 JST in a match live on …

Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Vissel Kobe are still separated by a single point at the top of the table after both picked up wins in Matchweek 33. Let's check in on how they did it and the action from the rest of the league:Júbilo Iwata 1, Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2Mutsuki Kato struck in the 78th minute to rescue a win for the Viola and keep them on top of the le…

FC Machida Zelvia have fallen a bit off the pace in the Meiji Yasuda J1 League title race, but they are still in the fight and can make a big move with three points when they host Kawasaki Frontale on Saturday at 15:00 JST in a match live on JLeague.co and broadcasters around the world. Zelvia have won just one of their last five and last week’s 2-0 d…