2021 Japanese Regional Leagues

Football league season

Japanese Regional LeaguesSeason| 2021

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Promoted| Criacao Shinjuku

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The Japanese Regional Leagues, the fifth tier of the Japanese association football league system, played a regular season in 2021.

## Champions list

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Region | Champions

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Hokkaido | Tokachi Sky Earth
Tohoku | Cobaltore Onagawa
Kantō | Criacao Shinjuku
Hokushinetsu | Fukui United
Tōkai | Fujieda City Hall
Kansai | Ococias Kyoto
Chūgoku | Mitsubishi Mizushima
Shikoku | FC Tokushima
Kyushu | Okinawa SV

## Hokkaido

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The tournament was terminated on August 26 due to the restrictions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

### League table at the time of abandonment

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Pos | Team  | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification

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1  | Tokachi Sky Earth (Q) | 5  | 5  | 0  | 0  | 25  | 1  | +24  | 15  | Qualification for the Promotion Series
2  | Norbritz Hokkaido | 5  | 5  | 0  | 0  | 24  | 3  | +21  | 15  |
3  | Sapporo U. Goal Plunderers | 5  | 4  | 0  | 1  | 14  | 4  | +10  | 12
4  | Sapporo FC | 5  | 3  | 0  | 2  | 18  | 8  | +10  | 9
5  | Hokushukai Iwamizawa | 5  | 2  | 0  | 3  | 11  | 9  | +2  | 6
6  | Nippon Steel Muroran | 5  | 2  | 0  | 3  | 8  | 13  | −5  | 6
7  | Shintoku FC | 5  | 2  | 0  | 3  | 11  | 22  | −11  | 6  | Qualification for relegation play-offs
8  | R. Superbe Kushiro | 5  | 1  | 0  | 4  | 6  | 19  | −13  | 3
9  | Nippon Express (R) | 5  | 1  | 0  | 4  | 4  | 22  | −18  | 3  | Relegated to Prefectural Leagues
10  | Kyoku Shu-kai (R) | 5  | 0  | 0  | 5  | 3  | 23  | −20  | 0

Source: Soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored
(Q) Qualified for the phase indicated; (R) Relegated

## Tohoku

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### Division 1

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The tournament was terminated on Sep 6 due to the restrictions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

#### League table at the time of abandonment

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Pos | Team  | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification

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1  | Cobaltore Onagawa | 8  | 7  | 1  | 0  | 29  | 7  | +22  | 22  | Qualification for the Promotion Series
2  | Blancdieu Hirosaki | 8  | 7  | 0  | 1  | 29  | 3  | +26  | 21  |
3  | Ganju Iwate | 8  | 4  | 1  | 3  | 10  | 7  | +3  | 13
4  | FC Sendai University | 8  | 3  | 2  | 3  | 20  | 8  | +12  | 11
5  | Shichigahama SC | 8  | 3  | 1  | 4  | 19  | 13  | +6  | 10
6  | Fuji Club 2003 | 7  | 3  | 1  | 3  | 13  | 8  | +5  | 10
7  | Dogizaka FC | 6  | 2  | 2  | 2  | 7  | 7  | 0  | 8
8  | Nippon Steel Kamaishi | 7  | 2  | 2  | 3  | 8  | 15  | −7  | 8
9  | FC Primeiro | 5  | 2  | 0  | 3  | 6  | 22  | −16  | 6
10  | Morioka Zebra | 6  | 1  | 1  | 4  | 8  | 18  | −10  | 4
11  | Saruta Kogyo | 5  | 1  | 1  | 3  | 13  | 25  | −12  | 4
12  | Omiya SC | 6  | 0  | 0  | 6  | 4  | 33  | −29  | 0

Source: Soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored

### Division 2 North

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The tournament was terminated due to the restrictions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

#### League table at the time of abandonment

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Pos | Team  | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts

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1  | Mizusawa SC | 2  | 2  | 0  | 0  | 7  | 2  | +5  | 6
2  | Akita FC Cambiare | 2  | 2  | 0  | 0  | 6  | 4  | +2  | 6
3  | Lascivo Aomori | 2  | 1  | 1  | 0  | 4  | 0  | +4  | 4
4  | NuPere Hiraizumi Maesawa | 4  | 1  | 1  | 2  | 8  | 6  | +2  | 4
5  | Tono Club | 1  | 1  | 0  | 0  | 2  | 1  | +1  | 3
6  | TDK Shinwakai | 2  | 0  | 1  | 1  | 4  | 5  | −1  | 1
7  | Hokuto Bank | 3  | 0  | 1  | 2  | 5  | 8  | −3  | 1
8  | Gonohe SC | 2  | 0  | 0  | 2  | 0  | 10  | −10  | 0

Source: RSSSF
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored

### Division 2 South

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The tournament was terminated due to the restrictions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

#### League table at the time of abandonment

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Pos | Team  | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification

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1  | Ricoh Industry Tohoku | 4  | 2  | 2  | 0  | 8  | 2  | +6  | 8  |
2  | Sendai Sasuke | 3  | 2  | 1  | 0  | 11  | 3  | +8  | 7
3  | Parafrente Yonezawa | 3  | 2  | 0  | 1  | 11  | 3  | +8  | 6
4  | Oyama SC | 2  | 2  | 0  | 0  | 5  | 2  | +3  | 6
5  | Ardore Kuwabara | 3  | 1  | 2  | 0  | 4  | 3  | +1  | 5
6  | FC La University de Sendai | 2  | 1  | 1  | 0  | 12  | 4  | +8  | 4
7  | Merry | 3  | 0  | 2  | 1  | 3  | 5  | −2  | 2
8  | Iwaki Furukawa | 1  | 0  | 1  | 0  | 1  | 1  | 0  | 1
9  | Mikawa SC | 3  | 0  | 1  | 2  | 1  | 10  | −9  | 1
10  | Nagai Club | 3  | 0  | 0  | 3  | 5  | 16  | −11  | 0
11  | Soma SC | 3  | 0  | 0  | 3  | 0  | 12  | −12  | 0
12  | Bandits Iwaki | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | Withdrawn

Source: RSSSF
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored

## Kantō

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### Division 1

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Pos | Team  | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification

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1  | Criacao Shinjuku (P) | 22  | 16  | 2  | 4  | 50  | 23  | +27  | 50  | Qualification for the Promotion Series
2  | Briobecca Urayasu | 22  | 15  | 4  | 3  | 54  | 19  | +35  | 49  |
3  | Vonds Ichihara | 22  | 14  | 3  | 5  | 40  | 15  | +25  | 45
4  | Tochigi City | 22  | 14  | 2  | 6  | 45  | 26  | +19  | 44
5  | Tokyo 23 | 22  | 11  | 3  | 8  | 36  | 25  | +11  | 36
6  | Esperanza | 22  | 9  | 4  | 9  | 33  | 38  | −5  | 31
7  | RKU Dragons Ryugasaki | 22  | 8  | 2  | 12  | 24  | 34  | −10  | 26
8  | Tsukuba FC | 22  | 7  | 4  | 11  | 30  | 32  | −2  | 25
9  | Tokyo United | 22  | 7  | 3  | 12  | 21  | 29  | −8  | 24
10  | Toin University of Yokohama FC (R) | 22  | 6  | 5  | 11  | 23  | 32  | −9  | 23  | Qualification for relegation play-offs
11  | Hitachi Building Systems (R) | 22  | 3  | 7  | 12  | 19  | 46  | −27  | 16  | Relegated to the 2022 Kantō Soccer League Division 2
12  | Ryutsu Keizai University FC (R) | 22  | 1  | 3  | 18  | 17  | 73  | −56  | 6

Source: Soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored
(P) Promoted; (R) Relegated

### Division 2

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Pos | Team  | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification

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1  | Toho Titanium (P) | 18  | 12  | 3  | 3  | 29  | 12  | +17  | 39  | Promoted to the 2022 Kantō Soccer League Division 1
2  | Nankatsu SC (P) | 18  | 10  | 6  | 2  | 37  | 18  | +19  | 36  | Qualification for promotion play-offs
3  | Tonan Maebashi | 18  | 9  | 4  | 5  | 31  | 23  | +8  | 31  |
4  | Yokohama Takeru | 18  | 8  | 4  | 6  | 23  | 17  | +6  | 28
5  | Identy Mirai | 18  | 8  | 3  | 7  | 23  | 17  | +6  | 27
6  | Aventura Kawaguchi | 18  | 8  | 2  | 8  | 25  | 24  | +1  | 26
7  | Tokyo International University FC | 18  | 7  | 4  | 7  | 29  | 26  | +3  | 25
8  | Vonds Ichihara Vert (res) (R) | 18  | 7  | 1  | 10  | 27  | 30  | −3  | 22  | Qualification for relegation play-offs
9  | Saitama SC (R) | 18  | 2  | 4  | 12  | 13  | 43  | −30  | 10
10  | Thespa Kusatsu Challengers (R) | 18  | 2  | 3  | 13  | 12  | 39  | −27  | 9  | Relegated to Prefectural Leagues

Source: RSSSF
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored
(P) Promoted; (R) Relegated

### Kantō Playoffs

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#### Div 1/Div 2

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25 December 2021 (2021-12-25)

Toin University of Yokohama FC| 1–4| Nankatsu SC

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#### Div 2/Prefectural

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25 December 2021 (2021-12-25)

Vonds Ichihara Vert (res)| 0–3| Vertfee Yaita

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25 December 2021 (2021-12-25)

Saitama SC| 0–4| Aries Tokyo

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## Hokushinetsu

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### Division 1

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Pos | Team  | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification

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1  | Fukui United (Q) | 16  | 13  | 1  | 2  | 48  | 15  | +33  | 40  | Qualification for the Promotion Series
2  | Artista Asama | 16  | 11  | 2  | 3  | 41  | 14  | +27  | 35  |
3  | Niigata UHW | 16  | 11  | 1  | 4  | 59  | 15  | +44  | 34
4  | Toyama Shinjo | 16  | 11  | 1  | 4  | 39  | 20  | +19  | 34
5  | Japan Soccer College | 16  | 7  | 3  | 6  | 29  | 21  | +8  | 24
6  | Sakai Phoenix | 16  | 5  | 1  | 10  | 26  | 52  | −26  | 16
7  | 05 Kamo FC | 16  | 4  | 0  | 12  | 29  | 59  | −30  | 12
8  | FC Hokuriku (R) | 16  | 3  | 2  | 11  | 19  | 39  | −20  | 11  | Relegated to the 2022 Hokushinetsu Football League Division 2
9  | FC Matsucelona (R) | 16  | 1  | 1  | 14  | 14  | 69  | −55  | 4

Source: Soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored
(Q) Qualified for the phase indicated; (R) Relegated

### Division 2

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Pos | Team  | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification

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1  | Libertas Chikuma (P) | 14  | 9  | 3  | 2  | 24  | 14  | +10  | 30  | Promoted to the 2022 Hokushinetsu Football League Division 1
2  | CUPS Seiro | 14  | 9  | 2  | 3  | 46  | 12  | +34  | 29  |
3  | Antelope Shiojiri | 14  | 7  | 2  | 5  | 31  | 28  | +3  | 23
4  | SR Komatsu | 14  | 7  | 2  | 5  | 23  | 22  | +1  | 23
5  | 09 Keidai FC | 14  | 6  | 4  | 4  | 31  | 18  | +13  | 22
6  | Nagaoka Billboard (R) | 14  | 5  | 1  | 8  | 23  | 31  | −8  | 16  | Relegated to Prefectural Leagues
7  | AS Jamineiro (R) | 14  | 4  | 2  | 8  | 24  | 30  | −6  | 14
8  | Nagaoka Estilo (R) | 14  | 1  | 0  | 13  | 6  | 53  | −47  | 3
9  | Hokuriku University Futures | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | Withdrawn

Source: RSSSF
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored
(P) Promoted; (R) Relegated

## Tōkai

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### Division 1

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The tournament was terminated due to the restrictions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

#### League table at the time of abandonment

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Pos | Team  | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification

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1  | Fujieda City Hall | 5  | 4  | 1  | 0  | 11  | 2  | +9  | 13  | Qualification for the Promotion Series
2  | FC Ise-Shima | 5  | 3  | 1  | 1  | 13  | 1  | +12  | 10  |
3  | Chukyo University FC A  | 5  | 2  | 2  | 1  | 6  | 2  | +4  | 8
4  | Toyota FC | 4  | 2  | 0  | 2  | 3  | 12  | −9  | 6
5  | Chukyo University FC B  | 4  | 1  | 1  | 2  | 6  | 5  | +1  | 4
6  | Tokai Gakuen University FC | 4  | 1  | 1  | 2  | 10  | 10  | 0  | 4
7  | Tokoha University Hamamatsu FC | 4  | 1  | 0  | 3  | 3  | 14  | −11  | 3
8  | Yazaki Valente | 3  | 0  | 0  | 3  | 2  | 8  | −6  | 0

Source: Soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored

### Division 2

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The tournament was terminated due to the restrictions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

#### League table at the time of abandonment

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1  | Bombonera Gifu | 7  | 6  | 0  | 1  | 23  | 7  | +16  | 18
2  | Wyvern FC | 7  | 6  | 0  | 1  | 16  | 6  | +10  | 18
3  | AS Kariya | 8  | 5  | 1  | 2  | 26  | 14  | +12  | 16
4  | FC Gifu (res)  | 7  | 4  | 0  | 3  | 16  | 8  | +8  | 12
5  | Nagara Club | 5  | 2  | 0  | 3  | 10  | 10  | 0  | 6
6  | Nagoya SC | 6  | 2  | 0  | 4  | 5  | 11  | −6  | 6
7  | FC Ogaki K’ | 4  | 1  | 1  | 2  | 4  | 11  | −7  | 4
8  | Rivielta Toyokawa | 6  | 1  | 0  | 5  | 5  | 16  | −11  | 3
9  | Yokkaichi University FC | 6  | 0  | 0  | 6  | 2  | 24  | −22  | 0

Source: RSSSF
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored

## Kansai

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### Division 1

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Pos | Team  | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification

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1  | Ococias Kyoto (Q) | 14  | 10  | 3  | 1  | 43  | 13  | +30  | 33  | Qualification for the Promotion Series
2  | Arterivo Wakayama | 14  | 10  | 1  | 3  | 32  | 11  | +21  | 31  |
3  | Porvenir Asuka | 14  | 8  | 3  | 3  | 22  | 11  | +11  | 27
4  | Cento Cuore Harima | 14  | 8  | 2  | 4  | 29  | 15  | +14  | 26
5  | AS Laranja Kyoto | 14  | 4  | 3  | 7  | 22  | 29  | −7  | 15
6  | Lagend Shiga | 14  | 3  | 5  | 6  | 18  | 21  | −3  | 14
7  | Kandai FC 2008 (R) | 14  | 2  | 3  | 9  | 21  | 29  | −8  | 9  | Relegated to the 2022 Kansai Soccer League Division 2
8  | Kandai Club 2010 (R) | 14  | 1  | 0  | 13  | 6  | 64  | −58  | 3

Source: Soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored
(Q) Qualified for the phase indicated; (R) Relegated

### Division 2

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1  | Moriyama Samurai 2000 (P) | 16  | 12  | 3  | 1  | 47  | 12  | +35  | 39  | Promoted to the 2022 Kansai Soccer League Division 1
2  | FC Awaji-shima (P) | 16  | 12  | 1  | 3  | 44  | 12  | +32  | 37
3  | St Andrews FC | 16  | 11  | 2  | 3  | 44  | 15  | +29  | 35  |
4  | Hannan University FC | 16  | 8  | 2  | 6  | 36  | 26  | +10  | 26
5  | Takasago Mineiro[a] | 16  | 6  | 0  | 10  | 13  | 30  | −17  | 18
6  | Kyoto Shiko[a] | 16  | 4  | 3  | 9  | 17  | 30  | −13  | 15
7  | Kobe FC 1970 | 16  | 4  | 2  | 10  | 14  | 30  | −16  | 14
8  | FC Easy 02 Akashi | 16  | 4  | 1  | 11  | 17  | 50  | −33  | 13
9  | Kyoto Fire Department (R) | 16  | 2  | 2  | 12  | 6  | 39  | −33  | 8  | Relegated to Prefectural Leagues

Source: RSSSF
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored
(P) Promoted; (R) Relegated

Notes

1. ^ a b The game on 13 June 2021 between Takasago Mineiro and Kyoto Shiko was declared a 3–0 loss for both teams.

## Chūgoku

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Pos | Team  | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification

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1  | Mitsubishi Mizushima (Q) | 16  | 11  | 3  | 2  | 42  | 10  | +32  | 36  | Qualification for the Promotion Series
2  | FC Baleine Shimonoseki (Q) | 16  | 11  | 2  | 3  | 35  | 16  | +19  | 35
3  | Pacific University | 16  | 6  | 7  | 3  | 21  | 16  | +5  | 25  |
4  | Bergarosso Hamada | 16  | 7  | 2  | 7  | 27  | 25  | +2  | 23
5  | NTN Okayama | 16  | 7  | 2  | 7  | 25  | 37  | −12  | 23
6  | SRC Hiroshima | 16  | 6  | 2  | 8  | 27  | 24  | +3  | 20
7  | Yonago Genki | 16  | 4  | 5  | 7  | 16  | 26  | −10  | 17
8  | Fujifilm BIJ Hiroshima | 16  | 4  | 3  | 9  | 16  | 32  | −16  | 15
9  | ENEOS Mizushima (R) | 16  | 2  | 2  | 12  | 18  | 41  | −23  | 8  | Relegated to Prefectural Leagues

Source: Soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored
(Q) Qualified for the phase indicated; (R) Relegated

## Shikoku

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The tournament was terminated on August 11 due to the restrictions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

### League table at the time of abandonment

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Pos | Team  | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification

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1  | FC Tokushima (Q) | 7  | 7  | 0  | 0  | 38  | 8  | +30  | 21  | Qualification for the Promotion Series
2  | KUFC Nankoku | 8  | 6  | 1  | 1  | 28  | 9  | +19  | 19  |
3  | Llamas Kochi | 9  | 5  | 2  | 2  | 25  | 14  | +11  | 17
4  | Tadotsu FC | 9  | 5  | 0  | 4  | 19  | 12  | +7  | 15
5  | Lavenirosso NC | 9  | 5  | 0  | 4  | 20  | 16  | +4  | 15
6  | FC Yanagimachi | 9  | 2  | 1  | 6  | 12  | 34  | −22  | 7
7  | Nakamura Club | 8  | 1  | 1  | 6  | 6  | 27  | −21  | 4
8  | R. Velho Takamatsu | 9  | 0  | 1  | 8  | 8  | 36  | −28  | 1

Source: Soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored
(Q) Qualified for the phase indicated

## Kyushu

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In the Kyushu Soccer League, drawn games were decided on penalty shootouts. The winners of these shootouts were awarded two points, while the losers were awarded one.

Pos | Team  | Pld | W | PW | PL | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification

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1  | Okinawa SV (Q) | 18  | 16  | 1  | 1  | 0  | 78  | 8  | +70  | 51  | Qualification for the Promotion Series
2  | Veroskronos Tsuno | 18  | 16  | 1  | 0  | 1  | 76  | 12  | +64  | 50  |
3  | J-Lease FC | 18  | 12  | 1  | 1  | 4  | 38  | 19  | +19  | 39
4  | Saga LIXIL FC | 18  | 8  | 1  | 1  | 8  | 50  | 37  | +13  | 27
5  | NIFS Kanoya FC | 18  | 8  | 1  | 1  | 8  | 20  | 31  | −11  | 27
6  | Kaiho Bank | 18  | 7  | 0  | 0  | 11  | 29  | 37  | −8  | 21
7  | Kyushu Mitsubishi Motors | 18  | 5  | 1  | 3  | 9  | 29  | 41  | −12  | 20
8  | Kawasoe Club | 18  | 5  | 1  | 0  | 12  | 27  | 78  | −51  | 17
9  | Kumamoto Teachers | 18  | 4  | 0  | 0  | 14  | 29  | 50  | −21  | 12
10  | FC Nakatsu (R) | 18  | 2  | 0  | 0  | 16  | 14  | 77  | −63  | 6  | Relegated to Prefectural Leagues
11  | Nippon Steel Oita | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | Withdrawn

Source: Soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored
(Q) Qualified to the phase indicated; (R) Relegated

## See also

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* Japan Football Association (JFA)

League(s)

* J.League
* 2021 J1 League (Tier 1)
* 2021 J2 League (Tier 2)
* 2021 J3 League (Tier 3)
* 2021 Japan Football League (JFL) (Tier 4)
* 2021 Regional Champions League (Promotion playoffs to JFL)

Cup(s)

* 2021 Fuji Xerox Super Cup
* 2021 Emperor's Cup (National Open Cup)
* 2021 J.League YBC Levain Cup (League Cup)

## References

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Second-tier club football seasons, 1972–present

Japan Soccer League Division 2
1972–1992|

* 1972
* 1973
* 1974
* 1975
* 1976
* 1977
* 1978
* 1979
* 1980
* 1981
* 1982
* 1983
* 1984
* 1985–86
* 1986–87
* 1987–88
* 1988–89
* 1989–90
* 1990–91
* 1991–92

(former) Japan Football League
1992–1998
(former) Japan Football League Division 1
1992–1993|

* 1992
* 1993
* 1994
* 1995
* 1996
* 1997
* 1998

J2 League
1999–present|

* 1999
* 2000
* 2001
* 2002
* 2003
* 2004
* 2005
* 2006
* 2007
* 2008
* 2009
* 2010
* 2011
* 2012
* 2013
* 2014
* 2015
* 2016
* 2017
* 2018
* 2019
* 2020
* 2021
* 2022
* 2023
* 2024

* List of champions
* Promotion / Relegation series

Third-tier club football seasons, 1992–93, 1999–present

(former) Japan Football League Division 2
1992–93|

* 1992
* 1993

* No national third tier, 1994–1998

Japan Football League
1999–2013|

* 1999
* 2000
* 2001
* 2002
* 2003
* 2004
* 2005
* 2006
* 2007
* 2008
* 2009
* 2010
* 2011
* 2012
* 2013

J3 League
2014–present|

* 2014
* 2015
* 2016
* 2017
* 2018
* 2019
* 2020
* 2021
* 2022
* 2023
* 2024

List of champions

Fourth-tier club football seasons, 2014–present

Japan Football League
2014–present|

* 2014
* 2015
* 2016
* 2017
* 2018
* 2019
* 2020
* 2021
* 2022
* 2023
* 2024

Regional level club football seasons, 1966–present

Japanese Regional Leagues
1966–present|

* 1966
* 1967
* 1968
* 1969
* 1970
* 1971
* 1972
* 1973
* 1974
* 1975
* 1976
* 1977
* 1978
* 1979
* 1980
* 1981
* 1982
* 1983
* 1984
* 1985
* 1986
* 1987
* 1988
* 1989
* 1990
* 1991
* 1992
* 1993
* 1994
* 1995
* 1996
* 1997
* 1998
* 1999
* 2000
* 2001
* 2002
* 2003
* 2004
* 2005
* 2006
* 2007
* 2008
* 2009
* 2010
* 2011
* 2012
* 2013
* 2014
* 2015
* 2016
* 2017
* 2018
* 2019
* 2020
* 2021
* 2022
* 2023
* 2024

* Regional Champions League
* Shakaijin Cup

Emperor's Cup seasons, 1921–present

Emperor's Cup
1921–present|

* 1921
* 1922
* 1923
* 1924
* 1925
* ~~1926~~
* 1927
* 1928
* 1929
* 1930
* 1931
* 1932
* 1933
* ~~1934~~
* 1935
* 1936
* 1937
* 1938
* 1939
* 1940
* WW II
* 1946
* ~~1947~~
* ~~1948~~
* 1949
* 1950
* 1951
* 1952
* 1953
* 1954
* 1955
* 1956
* 1957
* 1958
* 1959
* 1960
* 1961
* 1962
* 1963
* 1964
* 1965
* 1966
* 1967
* 1968
* 1969
* 1970
* 1971
* 1972
* 1973
* 1974
* 1975
* 1976
* 1977
* 1978
* 1979
* 1980
* 1981
* 1982
* 1983
* 1984
* 1985
* 1986
* 1987
* 1988
* 1989
* 1990
* 1991
* 1992
* 1993
* 1994
* 1995
* 1996
* 1997
* 1998
* 1999
* 2000
* 2001
* 2002
* 2003
* 2004
* 2005
* 2006
* 2007
* 2008
* 2009
* 2010
* 2011
* 2012
* 2013
* 2014
* 2015
* 2016
* 2017
* 2018
* 2019
* 2020
* 2021
* 2022
* 2023
* 2024

Super Cup

League Cup seasons, 1976–present

JSL Cup
1976–1991|

* 1976
* 1977
* 1978
* 1979
* 1980
* 1981
* 1982
* 1983
* 1984
* 1985
* 1986
* 1987
* 1988
* 1989
* 1990
* 1991

J.League Cup
1992–present|

* 1992
* 1993
* 1994
* 1995
* 1996
* 1997
* 1998
* 1999
* 2000
* 2001
* 2002
* 2003
* 2004
* 2005
* 2006
* 2007
* 2008
* 2009
* 2010
* 2011
* 2012
* 2013
* 2014
* 2015
* 2016
* 2017
* 2018
* 2019
* 2020
* 2021
* 2022
* 2023
* 2024

Suruga Bank Championship

Football clubs in Japan, 2024

J1 League|

* Albirex Niigata
* Avispa Fukuoka
* Cerezo Osaka
* Gamba Osaka
* Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo
* Júbilo Iwata
* Kashima Antlers
* Kashiwa Reysol
* Kawasaki Frontale
* Kyoto Sanga FC
* FC Machida Zelvia
* Nagoya Grampus
* Sagan Tosu
* Sanfrecce Hiroshima
* Shonan Bellmare
* FC Tokyo
* Tokyo Verdy
* Urawa Red Diamonds
* Vissel Kobe
* Yokohama F. Marinos

J2 League|

* Blaublitz Akita
* Ehime FC
* Fagiano Okayama
* Fujieda MYFC
* Iwaki FC
* JEF United Chiba
* Kagoshima United FC
* Mito HollyHock
* Montedio Yamagata
* Oita Trinita
* Renofa Yamaguchi FC
* Roasso Kumamoto
* Shimizu S-Pulse
* Thespakusatsu Gunma
* Tochigi SC
* Tokushima Vortis
* V-Varen Nagasaki
* Vegalta Sendai
* Ventforet Kofu
* Yokohama FC

J3 League|

* AC Nagano Parceiro
* Azul Claro Numazu
* FC Gifu
* FC Imabari
* Fukushima United FC
* Gainare Tottori
* Giravanz Kitakyushu
* Iwate Grulla Morioka
* Kamatamare Sanuki
* Kataller Toyama
* Matsumoto Yamaga FC
* Nara Club
* Omiya Ardija
* FC Osaka
* FC Ryukyu
* SC Sagamihara
* Tegevajaro Miyazaki
* Vanraure Hachinohe
* YSCC Yokohama
* Zweigen Kanazawa

100 Year Plan clubs|

* Criacao Shinjuku
* Nankatsu SC
* Reilac Shiga
* Tokyo 23
* Vonds Ichihara

Japan Football League|

* Briobecca Urayasu
* Criacao Shinjuku
* Honda FC
* Kochi United
* Maruyasu Okazaki
* Minebea Mitsumi
* Okinawa SV
* Reilac Shiga
* ReinMeer Aomori
* Sony Sendai
* FC Tiamo Hirakata
* Tochigi City
* Tokyo Musashino United
* Suzuka Point Getters
* Veertien Mie
* Verspah Oita

Defunct clubs
(clubs belonging to
nationwide leagues only)|

* Fukushima FC
* Arte Takasaki
* JEF Reserves
* Sagawa Express Tokyo
* NKK SC
* Yokohama Flügels
* ALO's Hokuriku
* Jatco SC
* Hagoromo Club
* Toyota Higashi-Fuji
* Seino Transportation
* Cosmo Oil Yokkaichi
* Sagawa Shiga
* NTT Kinki/Kansai
* SP Kyoto
* Tanabe Pharmaceutical
* Dainichi Cable Industries
* Sagawa Express Osaka
* Eidai SC
* Teijin SC
* Nippon Steel Yawata
* Tosu Futures
* Profesor Miyazaki
* J.League U-22 Selection
* FC Tokyo U-23
* Cerezo Osaka U-23
* Gamba Osaka U-23
* Kagura Shimane

* v
* t
* e

2021 in Japanese football

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| League competitions|

| Men|

* J1 League
* J2 League
* J3 League
* Japan Football League
* Regional Leagues

|

Women|

* WE League
* Nadeshiko League

Cup competitions|

| Men|

* Super Cup
* Emperor's Cup (Final)
* J.League Cup (Final)

|

Women|

* Empress's Cup (Final)
* Nadeshiko League Cup (Final)

AFC competitions|

| Men|

* AFC Champions League
* J.League Cup / Copa Sudamericana Championship

|

Women|

* AFC Women's Club Championship

Related to national teams|

| Men|

* Summary

|

Women|

* Summary

Club seasons

J1 League|

* Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo
* Vegalta Sendai
* Kashima Antlers
* Urawa Red Diamonds
* Kashiwa Reysol
* FC Tokyo
* Kawasaki Frontale
* Yokohama F. Marinos
* Yokohama FC
* Shonan Bellmare
* Shimizu S-Pulse
* Nagoya Grampus
* Gamba Osaka
* Cerezo Osaka
* Vissel Kobe
* Sanfrecce Hiroshima
* Tokushima Vortis
* Avispa Fukuoka
* Sagan Tosu
* Oita Trinita

J2 League|

* Blaublitz Akita
* Montedio Yamagata
* Mito HollyHock
* Tochigi SC
* Thespakusatsu Gunma
* Omiya Ardija
* JEF United Chiba
* Tokyo Verdy
* FC Machida Zelvia
* SC Sagamihara
* Ventforet Kofu
* Matsumoto Yamaga FC
* Albirex Niigata
* Zweigen Kanazawa
* Júbilo Iwata
* Kyoto Sanga FC
* Fagiano Okayama
* Renofa Yamaguchi FC
* Ehime FC
* Giravanz Kitakyushu
* V-Varen Nagasaki
* FC Ryukyu

J3 League|

* Vanraure Hachinohe
* Iwate Grulla Morioka
* Fukushima United FC
* YSCC Yokohama
* AC Nagano Parceiro
* Kataller Toyama
* Fujieda MYFC
* Azul Claro Numazu
* FC Gifu
* Gainare Tottori
* Kamatamare Sanuki
* FC Imabari
* Roasso Kumamoto
* Tegevajaro Miyazaki
* Kagoshima United FC

* Winter transfers
* Summer transfers

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*[Pld]: Played
*[W]: Won
*[D]: Drawn
*[L]: Lost
*[GF]: Goals for
*[GA]: Goals against
*[GD]: Goal difference
*[Pts]: Points
*[PW]: Won after penalties
*[PL]: Lost after penalties
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