J1 League standings and September monthly awards announced

The Meiji Yasuda J1 League 2026/27 standings show Vissel Kobe leading the table with 19 points after 8 matches. Kashiwa Reysol follows in second place with 18 points, while Sanfrecce Hiroshima and FC Machida Zelvia are tied for third with 17 points.

In the J.League September monthly awards, Kashiwa Reysol midfielder Yusuke Segawa earned his first J1 Monthly MVP title, recognized for his impactful performances as a substitute. Vissel Kobe manager Michael Skibbe received his fifth J1 Monthly Manager award after leading his team to four consecutive victories.

Other notable J1 awards include Tatsuya Ito of Kawasaki Frontale for Best Goal, Yuta Shimamoto of Shimizu S-Pulse as the Young Player of the Month, and Kosuke Nakamura of Cerezo Osaka for Best Save.