Cerezo Osaka

Gamba Osaka Gamba Osaka midfielder Takashi Usami has argued his team can catch J-League leaders Urawa Red Diamonds, despite losing on Wednesday.

Omiya Ardija The Saitama derby is the highlight of a J-League weekend which will be a last audition for a place in Japan's FIFA World Cup squad.

Yokohama F Marinos Yokohama F. Marinos will be looking to gain some breathing space at the top of the J.League when they face Kashima Antlers on Saturday.

Sagan Tosu Newly promoted Tokushima Vortis were given a hostile welcome in their maiden J.League outing as Sagan Tosu dished out a 5-0 thrashing.

Kawasaki Frontale Kawasaki Frontale remain in the hunt at the top of the J-League after edging a nine-goal thriller 5-4 against Cerezo Osaka on Saturday.

Urawa Reds J-League leaders Urawa Reds will look to consolidate their position at the summit with victory at mid-table Albirex Niigata on Tuesday.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Satoru Yamagishi's strike fired Sanfrecce Hiroshima into the AFC Champions League last 16 at the expense of Central Coast Mariners.

Yokohama F Marinos Yokohama F. Marinos will be looking to maintain their two-point advantage atop the J.League as they edge closer to the title.

Urawa Reds Urawa Reds climbed to the top of the J.League with a 1-0 victory over Cerezo Osaka in the last round of fixtures before a two-month hiatus.

Gamba Osaka Urawa Reds conceded a late goal in a 1-1 draw at Sagan Tosu on Saturday to relinquish their lead in the J-League with one match to play.