# Team M. W D L goals Dif. Pt.
1 Gamba Osaka, Japan Gamba Osaka 7 5 1 1 22:11 11 16
2 Albirex Niigata, Japan Albirex Niigata 7 4 2 1 12:9 3 14
3 Kashima Antlers, Japan Kashima Antlers 6 4 1 1 10:6 4 13
4 Oita Trinita, Japan Oita Trinita 7 4 0 3 8:8 0 12
5 JEF United Chiba, Japan JEF United Chiba 6 3 2 1 14:11 3 11
6 Kawasaki Frontale, Japan Kawasaki Frontale 7 3 2 2 7:7 0 11
7 Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Japan Sanfrecce Hiroshima 7 3 1 3 10:5 5 10
8 Nagoya Grampus Eight, Japan Nagoya Grampus Eight 7 2 4 1 10:10 0 10
9 Omiya Ardija, Japan Omiya Ardija 7 3 1 3 8:8 0 10
10 Urawa Red Diamonds, Japan Urawa Red Diamonds 7 2 3 2 8:6 2 9
11 Yokohama F. Marinos, Japan Yokohama F. Marinos 8 2 3 3 11:10 1 9
12 Cerezo Osaka, Japan Cerezo Osaka 7 2 3 2 9:9 0 9
  Shimizu S-Pulse, Japan Shimizu S-Pulse 7 2 3 2 9:9 0 9
14 FC Tokyo, Japan FC Tokyo 7 2 2 3 10:11 -1 8
15 Júbilo Iwata, Japan Júbilo Iwata 7 2 2 3 9:13 -4 8
16 Tokyo Verdy, Japan Tokyo Verdy 7 1 4 2 7:16 -9 7
17 Vissel Kobe, Japan Vissel Kobe 7 1 2 4 6:13 -7 5
18 Kashiwa Reysol, Japan Kashiwa Reysol 8 0 4 4 3:12 -9 4