# Japanese football league standings updates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/japanese-football-league-standings-updates
> Updated: 2026-09-07T01:30:00.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The standings in Japan’s J1 and J3 football leagues have undergone several shifts during the early stages of the season.

In the J1 League, Kashiwa Reysol initially held the top position following four consecutive opening wins. However, by the sixth matchday, FC Machida Zelvia moved to the top of the table with 16 points, followed by Vissel Kobe.

In the J3 League, the leadership changed as well. FC Gifu initially led the table with a significant goal difference, but after five rounds, Ehime FC rose to the top position. Kagoshima United FC followed in second place, while Laylac Shiga FC climbed to fourth place during their debut season.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-07: J.League standings update: Machida Zelvia leads J1 as Shiga rises in J3

Recent updates to the J1 and J3 League standings show FC Machida Zelvia leading the top flight, while J3 newcomer Laylac Shiga FC has climbed to fourth place.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jleague-standings-update-machida-zelvia-leads-j1-as-shiga-rises-in-j3

### 2026-09-01: Japanese football leagues see shifts in J1 and J3 standings

Kashiwa Reysol leads the J1 League with four consecutive wins driven by Yusuke Segawa, while Tokyo Verdy struggles at the bottom. In J3, FC Gifu holds the top spot with a +13 goal difference.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japanese-football-leagues-see-shifts-in-j1-and-j3-standings

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