# Team M. W D L goals Dif. Pt.
1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Japan Sanfrecce Hiroshima 18 8 8 2 12:3 9 32
2 FC Tokyo, Japan FC Tokyo 18 7 9 2 13:6 7 30
3 Nagoya Grampus, Japan Nagoya Grampus 18 6 9 3 13:8 5 27
4 Yokohama F. Marinos, Japan Yokohama F. Marinos 18 6 8 4 12:8 4 26
5 Urawa Red Diamonds, Japan Urawa Red Diamonds 18 6 8 4 10:9 1 26
6 Kashima Antlers, Japan Kashima Antlers 18 5 10 3 10:11 -1 25
7 Vegalta Sendai, Japan Vegalta Sendai 18 6 7 5 7:8 -1 25
8 Omiya Ardija, Japan Omiya Ardija 18 5 9 4 12:10 2 24
9 Cerezo Osaka, Japan Cerezo Osaka 18 3 14 1 8:5 3 23
10 Kawasaki Frontale, Japan Kawasaki Frontale 18 6 4 8 15:14 1 22
11 Ventforet Kofu, Japan Ventforet Kofu 18 4 10 4 8:10 -2 22
12 Oita Trinita, Japan Oita Trinita 18 4 9 5 10:11 -1 21
13 Kashiwa Reysol, Japan Kashiwa Reysol 18 5 6 7 9:14 -5 21
14 Albirex Niigata, Japan Albirex Niigata 18 4 8 6 5:8 -3 20
15 Júbilo Iwata, Japan Júbilo Iwata 18 3 9 6 8:9 -1 18
16 Sagan Tosu, Japan Sagan Tosu 18 3 7 8 6:12 -6 16
17 Shonan Bellmare, Japan Shonan Bellmare 18 2 9 7 5:12 -7 15
18 Shimizu S-Pulse, Japan Shimizu S-Pulse 18 0 14 4 4:9 -5 14
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