الدوري الياباني | # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/- | Pts | Next match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 FC Tokyo |
13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 23 | 30 |
 Kashima
|
| 2 |
 Sanfrecce Hiroshima |
13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 29 |
 Machida Zelvia
|
| 3 |
 Kashiwa Reysol |
13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 28 |
 Kawasaki Frontale
|
| 4 |
Machida Zelvia |
12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 20 | 27 |
 Gamba Osaka
|
| 5 |
 Vissel Kobe |
13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 26 |
 Urawa
|
| 6 |
Kashima |
13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 23 |
FC Tokyo
|
| 7 |
Kawasaki Frontale |
12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 22 |
Kashiwa Reysol
|
| 8 |
Urawa |
13 | 7 | 0 | 6 | -6 | 21 |
Vissel Kobe
|
| 9 |
 Yokohama F. Marinos |
12 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 18 |
 Fagiano Okayama
|
| 10 |
Fagiano Okayama |
13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | -6 | 16 |
Yokohama F. Marinos
|
| 11 |
 Nagoya Grampus |
13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | -6 | 14 |
 Kyoto Sanga
|
| 12 |
 Cerezo Osaka |
13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | -10 | 14 |
Gamba Osaka
|
| 13 |
 Shimizu S-pulse |
13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | -12 | 14 |
 Tokyo Verdy
|
| 14 |
Kyoto Sanga |
13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | -6 | 13 |
Nagoya Grampus
|
| 15 |
 V-varen Nagasaki |
12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -4 | 12 |
Tokyo Verdy
|
| 16 |
Gamba Osaka |
12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | -7 | 11 |
Machida Zelvia
|
| 17 |
 Mito Hollyhock |
13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | -13 | 9 |
 JEF United Chiba
|
| 18 |
Tokyo Verdy |
12 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -12 | 8 |
V-varen Nagasaki
|
| 19 |
 Avispa Fukuoka |
12 | 2 | 1 | 9 | -8 | 7 |
JEF United Chiba
|
| 20 |
JEF United Chiba |
12 | 1 | 4 | 7 | -12 | 7 |
Avispa Fukuoka
|
Match summary
Sanfrecce Hiroshima produced a commanding performance at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima, securing a dominant 4-0 victory over Shimizu S-Pulse in the J.League. The hosts opened their account in the 41st minute when Taishi Matsumoto found the net, assisted by Daiki Suga. Just after halftime, Takuma Asano doubled the lead in the 50th minute, again with Suga providing the assist, showcasing a potent attacking partnership. The pressure continued as Akito Suzuki added a third in the 69th minute, this time with Matsumoto turning provider. The rout was completed in the 75th minute by Sodai Hasukawa, sealing a comprehensive win for Sanfrecce. Despite several substitutions and a yellow card for Shimizu's Ryo Germain, the home side maintained control throughout, leaving Shimizu with a mountain to climb.