# Team M. W D L goals Dif. Pt.
1 Shimizu S-Pulse, Japan Shimizu S-Pulse 8 5 3 0 15:5 10 18
2 Nagoya Grampus, Japan Nagoya Grampus 8 5 1 2 12:6 6 16
3 Urawa Red Diamonds, Japan Urawa Red Diamonds 8 5 1 2 12:7 5 16
4 Kawasaki Frontale, Japan Kawasaki Frontale 8 5 1 2 13:11 2 16
5 Kashima Antlers, Japan Kashima Antlers 8 4 3 1 12:6 6 15
6 Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Japan Sanfrecce Hiroshima 8 3 3 2 9:9 0 12
7 Yokohama F. Marinos, Japan Yokohama F. Marinos 8 3 2 3 11:7 4 11
8 Montedio Yamagata, Japan Montedio Yamagata 8 3 2 3 8:10 -2 11
9 Gamba Osaka, Japan Gamba Osaka 8 2 4 2 13:11 2 10
10 Vegalta Sendai, Japan Vegalta Sendai 8 3 1 4 10:13 -3 10
11 FC Tokyo, Japan FC Tokyo 8 2 3 3 6:7 -1 9
12 Júbilo Iwata, Japan Júbilo Iwata 8 2 3 3 9:11 -2 9
13 Cerezo Osaka, Japan Cerezo Osaka 8 2 3 3 8:10 -2 9
14 Shonan Bellmare, Japan Shonan Bellmare 8 2 2 4 7:11 -4 8
15 Kyoto Sanga FC, Japan Kyoto Sanga FC 8 2 2 4 9:14 -5 8
16 Vissel Kobe, Japan Vissel Kobe 8 2 1 5 5:11 -6 7
17 Omiya Ardija, Japan Omiya Ardija 8 1 2 5 7:12 -5 5
18 Albirex Niigata, Japan Albirex Niigata 8 0 5 3 5:10 -5 5
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