# J1 League season developments > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/j1-league-season-developments > Updated: 2026-09-12T14:00:00.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. In the J1 League, FC Machida Zelvia has maintained an undefeated streak through the early stages of the season. During Matchday 6, the club secured a 3-1 victory over Nagoya Grampus to remain at the top of the standings. By the seventh round, Machida Zelvia’s undefeated run continued following a 1-1 draw against Yokohama F. Marinos at MUFG Stadium. Yokohama F. Marinos took an early lead in the 12th minute via a Kaina Tanimura header, but Machida secured a point through an 84th-minute equalizer by Henry Kairi Mochizuki. The match was marked by disciplinary tension. Machida’s Takahiro Akemoto received a second yellow card in the 81st minute, leaving the team with ten players. Despite the numerical disadvantage, Machida maintained pressure. The game also saw a controversial moment involving Machida striker Koki Ogawa, who was observed pulling a Yokohama F. Marinos player’s jersey, though no foul was called. Following the match, Yokohama F. Marinos defender Taisei Inoue expressed frustration over the failure to secure a win despite the man advantage, while Tanimura noted defensive lapses in the second half. Machida Zelvia remains undefeated and at the top of the league standings. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-12: FC Machida Zelvia and Yokohama F. Marinos draw 1-1 in J1 League clash FC Machida Zelvia and Yokohama F. Marinos drew 1-1 in J1 League action. Despite an Akemoto red card, Machida held on to remain undefeated and atop the league standings. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-machida-zelvia-and-yokohama-f-marinos-draw-1-1-in-j1-league-match ### 2026-09-06: J1 League and U-15 Kyushu League update FC Machida Zelvia remains undefeated at the top of the J1 League, while Vissel Kobe rises to second. In youth leagues, Sagan Tosu U-15 and Solesso Kumamoto lead the Kyushu Division 1. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/j1-league-and-u-15-kyushu-league-update --- Cite as: J1 League season developments. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/j1-league-season-developments