J2 and J3 League standings show intense competition for promotion

The J2 League standings following the conclusion of Matchday 16 show Albirex Niigata leading the table with 32 points, followed closely by Yokohama FC and Kataller Toyama, both at 31 points. The race for automatic promotion to J1 is highly competitive, with only a single point separating the top three clubs.

In the J3 League, Nara Club has ascended to the top of the standings after a 5-0 victory over Kochi United SC, reaching 32 points. This result follows a loss by former leaders Kagoshima United FC, who dropped to fourth place. The J3 race is characterized by extreme density, with only three points separating the first-place Nara Club from seventh-place Ehime FC.