# Team M. W D L goals Dif. Pt.
1 Vegalta Sendai, Japan Vegalta Sendai 10 7 2 1 20:8 12 23
2 Shimizu S-Pulse, Japan Shimizu S-Pulse 10 7 0 3 14:9 5 21
3 Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Japan Sanfrecce Hiroshima 10 6 1 3 19:9 10 19
4 Urawa Red Diamonds, Japan Urawa Red Diamonds 10 5 2 3 14:11 3 17
5 Sagan Tosu, Japan Sagan Tosu 10 4 4 2 9:5 4 16
6 Kawasaki Frontale, Japan Kawasaki Frontale 10 5 1 4 16:17 -1 16
7 Nagoya Grampus, Japan Nagoya Grampus 10 4 3 3 16:14 2 15
8 Júbilo Iwata, Japan Júbilo Iwata 10 4 3 3 17:16 1 15
9 FC Tokyo, Japan FC Tokyo 10 5 0 5 10:11 -1 15
10 Vissel Kobe, Japan Vissel Kobe 10 5 0 5 14:16 -2 15
11 Omiya Ardija, Japan Omiya Ardija 10 4 2 4 10:15 -5 14
12 Cerezo Osaka, Japan Cerezo Osaka 10 4 1 5 13:12 1 13
13 Yokohama F. Marinos, Japan Yokohama F. Marinos 10 3 4 3 11:11 0 13
14 Kashima Antlers, Japan Kashima Antlers 10 3 2 5 11:13 -2 11
15 Kashiwa Reysol, Japan Kashiwa Reysol 10 3 2 5 14:18 -4 11
16 Albirex Niigata, Japan Albirex Niigata 10 2 2 6 5:10 -5 8
17 Gamba Osaka, Japan Gamba Osaka 10 2 2 6 14:23 -9 8
18 Consadole Sapporo, Japan Consadole Sapporo 10 1 1 8 8:17 -9 4
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