# Team M. W D L goals Dif. Pt.
1 Shimizu S-Pulse, Japan Shimizu S-Pulse 12 7 5 0 13:2 11 26
2 Kashiwa Reysol, Japan Kashiwa Reysol 12 6 4 2 10:5 5 22
3 Gamba Osaka, Japan Gamba Osaka 12 5 5 2 12:6 6 20
4 Yokohama F. Marinos, Japan Yokohama F. Marinos 12 5 5 2 9:4 5 20
5 Kawasaki Frontale, Japan Kawasaki Frontale 12 5 4 3 12:5 7 19
6 Urawa Red Diamonds, Japan Urawa Red Diamonds 12 4 6 2 9:6 3 18
7 Vissel Kobe, Japan Vissel Kobe 12 3 7 2 10:9 1 16
8 Ventforet Kofu, Japan Ventforet Kofu 12 3 6 3 7:7 0 15
9 Nagoya Grampus Eight, Japan Nagoya Grampus Eight 12 3 6 3 6:6 0 15
10 Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Japan Sanfrecce Hiroshima 12 3 5 4 11:10 1 14
11 Kashima Antlers, Japan Kashima Antlers 12 2 8 2 7:7 0 14
12 Omiya Ardija, Japan Omiya Ardija 12 2 7 3 3:5 -2 13
13 Júbilo Iwata, Japan Júbilo Iwata 12 2 6 4 7:10 -3 12
14 FC Tokyo, Japan FC Tokyo 12 2 6 4 2:9 -7 12
15 Oita Trinita, Japan Oita Trinita 12 2 5 5 3:9 -6 11
16 Albirex Niigata, Japan Albirex Niigata 12 1 6 5 3:9 -6 9
  Yokohama FC, Japan Yokohama FC 12 1 6 5 3:9 -6 9
18 JEF United Chiba, Japan JEF United Chiba 12 1 5 6 3:12 -9 8