Kashiwa Reysol

Sanfrecce Hiroshima J.League champions Sanfrecce Hiroshima face an early test of their title credentials when they host Kawasaki Frontale on Saturday.

Al Shabab Kashiwa Reysol moved into the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League on away goals after a 2-2 draw against Al Shabab on Wednesday.

After an impressive group stage campaign, last year's runners-up Al Hilal will meet Persepolis in the last 16 of the AFC Champions League.

Al Ain Al Ain are set to be a much more dangerous proposition when they travel to Naft Tehran on Tuesday than they were against Al Shabab on matchday one.

Yokohama F Marinos Yokohama F. Marinos will welcome a new J.League season with open arms after a late collapse cost them the title last time out.

Urawa Reds ​The J-League title race took another dramatic twist on Saturday as leaders Urawa Reds lost 4-2 at Vegalta Sendai.

Jeonbuk Motors and Tianjin Quanjian ended the AFC Champions League group stage with wins, but Shanghai SIPG were beaten.

Omiya Ardija Omiya Ardija scored two late goals in a dramatic finale to secure a stunning 4-3 J.League win at Kawasaki Frontale on Saturday.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Sanfrecce Hiroshima can return to the J.League summit if they continue to recover from last month's mini-wobble on Saturday.

Kashima Antlers Kashima Antlers moved within a point of the J.League's AFC Champions League qualification spots as the top three dropped points on Sunday.