2023 Japan Football League

Japan Football League for 2023

Football league season

Japan Football LeagueSeason| 2023

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Dates| 12 March – 26 November
Champions| Honda FC
10th JFL title
6th D4 title
Matches played| 210
Goals scored| 517 (2.46 per match)
Top goalscorer| Tomoki Hino
(19 goals)
Biggest home win| Sony Sendai 5–0 Tiamo Hirakata
(25 June)
Biggest away win| Okinawa SV 0–5 Honda FC
(16 July)
Highest scoring| Verspah Oita 5–5 Minebea Mitsumi
(11 June)
Highest attendance| 11,150
Criacao Shinjuku 2–1 Briobecca Urayasu
(9 April)
Lowest attendance| 121
Minebea Mitsumi 1–1 Sony Sendai
(16 September)

← 2022

2024 →

The 2023 Japan Football League (Japanese: 第25回日本フットボールリーグ[第25回 JFL 2023], Hepburn: Dai Nijūgokai Nihon Futtobōru Rīgu [Dai Nijūgokai JFL 2023]) is the tenth season having a fourth-tier status in Japanese football and the 25th season since the establishment of the Japan Football League. The matches are mostly broadcast/streamed live at Japan Football League's channel.[1]

## Overview

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### Promoted from the JFL

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In the previous JFL edition, Nara Club were promoted to the J3 League as league champions, while FC Osaka were promoted to the J3 as runners-up. Coincidentally, both clubs are from the Kansai region, and were promoted from the Kansai Soccer League in the same 2014 season, and then debuted in the JFL in 2015. Now both clubs were again promoted together, this time to the J3 League.

### Promoted from the Regional Leagues

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Okinawa SV and Briobecca Urayasu were respectively, winners and runners-up of the 2022 Regional Champions League, which gives non-league teams the opportunity to be promoted to the JFL. A meeting between the JFL Board of Directors, which was held on 6 December 2022, determined whether the mentioned teams would have its membership accepted. The results were published on the same day at 13:00 (JST).[2]

In case one or both teams failed to meet the requirements needed to play in the JFL, the next team in the order of priority would have joined the JFL, which goes in order from the first-placed team to the last-placed team in the Regional Champions League. In other words, the two best teams amongst those whom the JFL have approved membership could be promoted. Tochigi City FC, the 3rd-placed, and FC Kariya, the 4th-placed of the competition, could still have been promoted under this hypothetical situation. Nevertheless, it didn't needed to be applied, as both Okinawa and Briobecca won promotion and membership approval from the JFL.[3]

### Promotion and relegation between J3 and JFL

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This season is the first to feature promotion/relegation between the J3 League and the Japan Football League, enabling the possibility for teams to be relegated from the J3.[4] The system of promotion/relegation between the leagues can be determined by the eligibility (Promotion to J3 requires a J.League license) of the JFL's champions and runners-up for the season.

* If only the JFL champion holds a license, there will be automatic promotion/relegation with the J3's 20th-placed team.
* If only the JFL runner-up holds a license, there will be promotion/relegation play-offs with the J3's 20th-placed team.
* If both the JFL champion and runner-up hold a license, there will be automatic promotion/relegation between the JFL champions and the J3's 20th-placed team, and promotion/relegation play-offs with the J3's 19th-placed team.
* If neither the JFL champion nor the runner-up holds a license, no promotion/relegation between J3 and JFL will take place.

The dates and the host teams of the promotion/relegation play-off were pre-determined by the J.League. In case it happens: It will be played in two legs on 9 and 16 December, with the J3 team hosting the second leg; away-goals rule will not be applied; should the match be tied, it will require extra-time, and if the draw persists, penalty shoot-outs.[5]

### Promotion and relegation between JFL and Regional Leagues

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For another season, the league decided to change the promotion/relegation system. The league was "forced" to it due to the withdrawal of FC Kagura Shimane from the JFL. As the club decided to withdraw from the JFL only after the league's schedule was already released, the league season needed to be played with 15 teams. On 23 January 2023, the JFL confirmed the following:

* The winner of the 2023 Regional Champions League (JFL promotion series) will be automatically promoted for the 2024 JFL.
* The 15th-placed team from the JFL will play a play-off match against the runners-up of the promotion series, with the winner earning a spot at the 2024 JFL.

Further details about the subject, as well as the league schedule, was released by the league on 10 February.[6] The league officially scheduled the 2023 season on that day.[7]

### Withdrawal

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On 21 September 2022, via their Twitter account, Kagura Shimane announced it was pending payment of about two and a half months' worth of wages for players and staff.[8] Many discussions were made between the JFL Board of Directors and Kagura Shimane's staff and executives. Only on 23 January 2023, after many postponements regarding the final decision over the subject, it was confirmed that Shimane withdrew from the JFL, just a few days after the league schedule was released.[9][10]

### Club name changes

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On 27 January 2023, Honda Lock SC and MIO Biwako Shiga officially changed their names to Minebea Mitsumi FC and Reilac Shiga respectively.

## Participating clubs

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The teams which possess promotion-enabler licenses are highlighted in green in the following table. From 2023, the 100 Year Plan status seems to be no longer required to receive approval for a potential J3 promotion.

Club Name | Home town  | Stadium  | Capacity | Position | Notes

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Briobecca Urayasu | Urayasu, Chiba | Kashiwanoha Stadium | 20,000 |  JRCL (1st) |
Criacao Shinjuku | Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo | Ajinomoto Field Nishigaoka | 7,258 | JFL (15th) | 100 Year Plan status
J3 license holders[11]
Honda FC | Hamamatsu, Shizuoka | Honda Miyakoda Soccer Stadium | 2,506 | JFL (3rd) |
Kochi United | Kōchi, Kōchi | Kōchi Haruno Athletic Stadium | 25,000 | JFL (11th) | J3 license withdrew[12]
Maruyasu Okazaki | Okazaki, Aichi | Maruyasu Okazaki Ryuhoku Stadium  | 5,000 | JFL (5th) |
Minebea Mitsumi | Miyazaki, Miyazaki | Hinata Athletic Stadium | 20,000 | JFL (10th) |
Okinawa SV | All cities/towns in Okinawa[a] | Tapic Kenso Hiyagon Stadium | 10,189[13] |  JRCL (2nd) |
Reilac Shiga | Kusatsu, Shiga | Higashiomi Nunobiki Green Stadium  | 5,060 | JFL (16th) | 100 Year Plan status applicants
J3 license issued[12]
ReinMeer Aomori | Aomori, Aomori | Kakuhiro Group Athletic Stadium | 20,809 | JFL (4th) | J3 license holders[11]
Sony Sendai | Tagajō, Miyagi | Miyagi Seikyo Megumino Soccer Stadium  | 10,000 | JFL (14th) |
Suzuka Point Getters | Suzuka, Mie | AGF Suzuka Athletic Stadium  | 1,450 | JFL (9th) | J3 license deprived
Tiamo Hirakata | Hirakata, Osaka | Tamayura Athletic Stadium  | 2,500 | JFL (13th) |
Tokyo Musashino United | Musashino, Tokyo | Musashino Municipal Athletic Stadium | 5,188 | JFL (6th) |
Veertien Mie | All cities/towns in Mie[b] | La Pita Toin Stadium  | 5,077 | JFL (7th) | J3 license holders[11]
Verspah Oita | Yufu, Beppu & Ōita,[14] Ōita | Resonac Soccer/Rugby Field  | 4,700 | JFL (8th) | J3 license holders[11]

1. ^ centering on Tomigusuku, Uruma, and Okinawa
2. ^ centering on Kuwana & Yokkaichi

### Personnel and kits

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Club | Manager | Kit manufacturer  | Main shirt sponsor

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Briobecca Urayasu |  Satoshi Tsunami |  soccer junky  | Urata
Criacao Shinjuku |  Hideaki Kitajima |  gym master  | Assetlead
Honda FC |  Hidekazu Kobayashi |  Umbro | Honda
Kochi United |  Takafumi Yoshimoto |  Athleta | None
Maruyasu Okazaki |  Hiroyasu Ibata |  Athleta | Maruyasu
Minebea Mitsumi |  Yosuke Miyaji |  Umbro | MinebeaMitsumi
Okinawa SV |  Naohiro Takahara |  XF  | Nestle Japan
Reilac Shiga |  Toshimi Kikuchi |  Jogarbola  | Rei Beauty
Dermatology Clinic
ReinMeer Aomori |  Kei Shibata |  Umbro | Towa
Sony Sendai |  Jun Suzuki |  Umbro | Sony
Suzuka Point Getters |  Yasutoshi Miura |  Athleta | Topia
Tiamo Hirakata |  Takahiro Futagawa |  Jogarbola  | Izawa Towel
Tokyo Musashino United |  Hiroki Yoda |  Yonex | Yokogawa Electric
Veertien Mie |  Yasuhiro Higuchi |  Sfida  | Cosmo Oil
Verspah Oita |  Takashi Yamahashi |  Yasuda  | Hoyo

### Managerial changes

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Team | Outgoing | Manner | Exit date | Position in table | Incoming | Incoming date  | Ref.

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Announced on | Departed on | Announced on | Arrived on
Reilac Shiga | Akira Teramine | Sacked  | 4 September 2023  | 7th  | Toshimi Kikuchi | 4 September 2023  | [15]

## Foreign players

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Club  | Player 1  | Player 2  | Player 3

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Briobecca Urayasu |  |  |
Criacao Shinjuku |  Hwang Song-su |  |
Honda FC |  |  |
Kochi United |  Tando Velaphi |  |
Maruyasu Okazaki |  |  |
Minebea Mitsumi |  |  |
Okinawa SV |  |  |
Reilac Shiga |  Mun Jun-su  |  Leung Yau Wai |
ReinMeer Aomori |  Vinícius  |  Giovanni Clunie |
Sony Sendai |  |  |
Suzuka Point Getters |  Kim Tae-woo  |  To Chun Kiu |
Tiamo Hirakata |  Emeka Basil  |  |
Tokyo Musashino United |  |  |
Veertien Mie |  Efrain Rintaro |  Kim Song-sun |  Ryang Hyon-ju
Verspah Oita |  |  |

## League table

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Pos | Team

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| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation

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1  | Honda FC (C) | 28  | 15  | 8  | 5  | 51  | 26  | +25  | 53  |
2  | Briobecca Urayasu | 28  | 12  | 9  | 7  | 42  | 35  | +7  | 45
3  | Reilac Shiga | 28  | 11  | 11  | 6  | 47  | 37  | +10  | 44
4  | Sony Sendai | 28  | 11  | 10  | 7  | 46  | 40  | +6  | 43
5  | ReinMeer Aomori | 28  | 11  | 9  | 8  | 30  | 24  | +6  | 42
6  | Verspah Oita | 28  | 10  | 10  | 8  | 28  | 29  | −1  | 40
7  | Kochi United | 28  | 10  | 8  | 10  | 30  | 26  | +4  | 38
8  | Maruyasu Okazaki | 28  | 9  | 10  | 9  | 34  | 34  | 0  | 37
9  | Suzuka Point Getters | 28  | 10  | 6  | 12  | 34  | 41  | −7  | 36
10  | Veertien Mie | 28  | 9  | 8  | 11  | 35  | 32  | +3  | 35
11  | Criacao Shinjuku | 28  | 10  | 4  | 14  | 25  | 33  | −8  | 34
12  | Tiamo Hirakata | 28  | 8  | 10  | 10  | 32  | 42  | −10  | 34
13  | Tokyo Musashino United | 28  | 9  | 5  | 14  | 30  | 36  | −6  | 32
14  | Minebea Mitsumi | 28  | 8  | 7  | 13  | 35  | 44  | −9  | 31
15  | Okinawa SV (O) | 28  | 7  | 5  | 16  | 18  | 38  | −20  | 26  | Qualification for relegation playoffs

Source: Japan Football League
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head goal scored; 7) Fair-play points.
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winners

## JFL/Regional Leagues promotion/relegation playoff

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3 December 2023 (2023-12-03)

13:00

Okinawa SV
(2023 JFL 15th)| 2–1 (a.e.t.)| Vonds Ichihara
(2023 JRFCL runners-up)

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* Anzai 70'
* Ijuin 105'

| Report | Tosa 78'

Tapic Kenso Hiyagon Stadium, Okinawa, Okinawa

Attendance: 685

Referee: Toshihiro Nakai

Okinawa SV stayed in the JFL; Vonds Ichihara stayed in the Kantō Soccer League Division 1.

## Top scorers

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Rank | Player | Club | Goals[16]

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1  |  Tomoki Hino  | Minebea Mitsumi  | 19
2  |  Yosuke Ueno  | Sony Sendai  | 10
Yuki Okazaki  | Honda FC
4  |  Tsubasa Sano | Criacao Shinjuku  | 9
Keitaro Suzuki  | Sony Sendai

## See also

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National association

* Japan Football Association (JFA)

League

* Japanese association football league system
* J.League
* 2023 J1 League
* 2023 J2 League
* 2023 J3 League

Cup

* 2023 Emperor's Cup (national open cup)

* Asia portal
* Japan portal
* Sports portal
* Association football portal

## References

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1. ^ "Informations about 2022 JFL broadcasting system". Retrieved 22 June 2022.
2. ^ "JFL Membership Submission 2022". jfl.or.jp (in Japanese). Japan Football League. 1 November 2022. Retrieved 1 November 2022.
3. ^ "お知らせ「第２５回日本フットボールリーグ新入会チームについて」". jfl.or.jp (in Japanese). Japan Football League. 6 December 2022. Retrieved 6 December 2022.
4. ^ "2023シーズン以降のＪ３クラブ・ＪＦＬクラブの入れ替えについて". jleague.jp (in Japanese). Japan Professional Football League. 6 January 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
5. ^ "Promotion and Relegation between J3 and JFL from 2023 season". jleague.co. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
6. ^ "２０２２年度第８回ＪＦＬ理事会報告事項（しまね、入替について）". JFL (in Japanese). Retrieved 23 January 2023.
7. ^ "第25回日本フットボールリーグ 日程発表!" (Press release). 日本フットボールリーグ. 10 February 2023. Retrieved 10 February 2023.
8. ^ FC Kagura Shimane [@fckagurashimane] (21 September 2022). "選手、スタッフ、社員に対する給与の未払いについて" (Tweet). Retrieved 30 November 2022 - via Twitter.
9. ^ "JFL退会のお知らせ". FC Kagura Shimane (in Japanese). 23 January 2023. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
10. ^ "２０２２年度第８回ＪＦＬ理事会報告事項（しまね、入替について）". JFL (in Japanese). 23 January 2023. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
11. ^ a b c d "２０２４シーズンＪ３クラブライセンス判定結果について （Ｊ３入会を希望するクラブ）". jleague.jp (in Japanese). 26 September 2023. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
12. ^ a b "２０２４シーズンＪ３クラブライセンス判定結果について （Ｊ３入会を希望するクラブ）". jleague.jp (in Japanese). 28 November 2023. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
13. ^ "【タピスタ（沖縄県陸）】日本フットボールリーグオフィシャルWebサイト". www.jfl.or.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-03-19.
14. ^ "Addition of Oita City as Hometown". verspah.jp/. 28 June 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
15. ^ "菊池 利三 ヘッドコーチ トップチーム監督就任・トップチーム体制についてのお知らせ". reilac-shiga.co.jp (in Japanese). 4 September 2023. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
16. ^ "第２３回 日本フットボールリーグ(2023)". jfl.or.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved 13 March 2023.

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* V-Varen Nagasaki
* Vegalta Sendai
* Ventforet Kofu
* Yokohama FC

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* 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

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

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* 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
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National teams|

| Men|

| Senior|

* Kirin Challenge Cup
* FIFA World Cup qualification

|

U-22|

* AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification
* Asian Games

U-20|

* AFC U-20 Asian Cup
* FIFA U-20 World Cup

U-19|

* Maurice Revello Tournament

U-18|

* SBS Cup International Youth Soccer
* Ibaraki Next Generation Cup

U-17|

* AFC U-17 Asian Cup

U-16|

* Montaigu Tournament
* U-16 International Dream Cup

U-15|

* Pinatar Arena U15 Supercup

Women|

| Senior|

* SheBelieves Cup
* MS&AD Cup
* FIFA Women's World Cup
* Asian Games
* AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament

|

U-19|

* Sud Ladies Cup

U-16|

* JENESYS U-17 Women’s Football Memorial Cup
* Montaigu Tournament

Club seasons

J1 League|

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

J2 League|

* Vegalta Sendai
* Blaublitz Akita
* Montedio Yamagata
* Iwaki FC
* Mito HollyHock
* Tochigi SC
* Thespakusatsu Gunma
* Omiya Ardija
* JEF United Chiba
* Tokyo Verdy
* FC Machida Zelvia
* Ventforet Kofu
* Zweigen Kanazawa
* Shimizu S-Pulse
* Júbilo Iwata
* Fujieda MYFC
* Fagiano Okayama
* Renofa Yamaguchi
* Tokushima Vortis
* V-Varen Nagasaki
* Roasso Kumamoto
* Oita Trinita

J3 League|

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

Japanese football transfers
Winter: J1, J2, J3, JFL
Summer: J1, J2, J3, JFL
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