2023 Japanese Regional Leagues

Football league season

Japanese Regional LeaguesSeason| 2023

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Promoted| Tochigi City FC

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The 2023 Japanese Regional Leagues (Japanese: 2023 地域リーグ, Hepburn: 2023 Chiiki Rīgu) was the 58th edition of the Japanese Regional Leagues, the fifth tier of the Japanese football league system. The winners of the first division of each Regional League, along with other three best-placed teams of the Shakaijin Cup, qualified for the 2023 Regional Champions League, competing for a spot in the 2024 JFL.

## Champions list

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Region | Champions

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Hokkaido | BTOP Hokkaido
Tohoku | Blancdieu Hirosaki
Kantō | Vonds Ichihara
Hokushinetsu | Fukui United
Tōkai | Wyvern FC
Kansai | Arterivo Wakayama
Chūgoku | Fukuyama City
Shikoku | FC Tokushima
Kyushu | Veroskronos Tsuno

## Regional League Standings

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### Hokkaido

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

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1  | BTOP Hokkaido (C, Q) | 14  | 13  | 0  | 1  | 100  | 13  | +87  | 39  | Qualification for the 2023 Regional Champions League
2  | Hokkaido Tokachi Sky Earth | 14  | 13  | 0  | 1  | 79  | 9  | +70  | 39  |
3  | Norbritz Hokkaido | 14  | 9  | 0  | 5  | 40  | 29  | +11  | 27
4  | Sapporo University Goal Plunderers | 14  | 8  | 1  | 5  | 34  | 38  | −4  | 25
5  | Hokushukai Iwamizawa | 14  | 5  | 0  | 9  | 26  | 48  | −22  | 15
6  | Kyokusyuukai FC | 14  | 3  | 1  | 10  | 7  | 62  | −55  | 10
7  | Sapporo FC (R) | 14  | 2  | 2  | 10  | 9  | 37  | −28  | 8  | Relegated to Sapporo Block League
8  | Nippon Express FC (R) | 14  | 1  | 0  | 13  | 9  | 68  | −59  | 3

Updated to match(es) played on 24 September 2023. Source: [1] and [2] (Hokkaido FA)
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored
(C) Champions; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated; (R) Relegated

### Tohoku

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#### Division 1

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

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1  | Blancdieu Hirosaki (C, Q) | 18  | 16  | 1  | 1  | 92  | 8  | +84  | 49  | Qualified for the 2023 Regional Champions League
2  | Cobaltore Onagawa | 18  | 16  | 1  | 1  | 68  | 11  | +57  | 49  |
3  | Hitome Senbonzakura S.U.F.T | 18  | 10  | 1  | 7  | 83  | 25  | +58  | 31
4  | La Universidad de Sendai | 18  | 9  | 1  | 8  | 35  | 26  | +9  | 28
5  | Fuji Club 2003 | 18  | 9  | 1  | 8  | 37  | 39  | −2  | 28
6  | Shichigahama FC | 18  | 9  | 0  | 9  | 36  | 37  | −1  | 27
7  | Ganju Iwate | 18  | 7  | 3  | 8  | 26  | 34  | −8  | 24
8  | Morioka Zebra | 18  | 4  | 2  | 12  | 17  | 84  | −67  | 14
9  | Nippon Steel Kamaishi (R) | 18  | 4  | 1  | 13  | 10  | 54  | −44  | 13  | Relegated to Tohoku Division 2 North
10  | Oshu United (R) | 18  | 0  | 1  | 17  | 8  | 94  | −86  | 1

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

#### Division 2 North

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The season is divided in two phases, each club plays 1 game against every other team. After the first phase of matches, by which all clubs will have played nine games, the league splits into two halves - a 'top five section' and a 'bottom five section'. Each club plays a further four matches, one against each of the other four teams in their own section. Points achieved during the first phase of nice matches are carried forward to the second phase, but the teams compete only within their own sections during the second phase. After the first phase is completed, clubs cannot move out of their own half in the league, even if they achieve more or fewer points than a higher or lower ranked team, respectively.

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

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1  | Bogolle D. Tsugaru (C, P) | 13  | 11  | 1  | 1  | 52  | 11  | +41  | 34  | Promotion to Tohoku Division 1
2  | Shichinohe SC | 13  | 9  | 1  | 3  | 30  | 15  | +15  | 28  |
3  | TDK Shinwakai | 13  | 6  | 5  | 2  | 23  | 24  | −1  | 23
4  | Akita FC Cambiare | 13  | 5  | 2  | 6  | 25  | 24  | +1  | 17
5  | Omiya SC | 13  | 5  | 2  | 6  | 21  | 22  | −1  | 17
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6  | Saruta Kogyo | 13  | 7  | 3  | 3  | 48  | 18  | +30  | 24  |
7  | Kuzumaki Club | 13  | 6  | 0  | 7  | 28  | 44  | −16  | 18
8  | Lascivo Aomori (R) | 13  | 4  | 0  | 9  | 26  | 43  | −17  | 12  | Relegated to Aomori Prefectural League
9  | Hokuto Bank SC (R) | 13  | 2  | 1  | 10  | 14  | 39  | −25  | 7  | Relegated to Akita Prefectural League
10  | NewPearl Hiraizumi Maezawa (R) | 13  | 2  | 1  | 10  | 15  | 42  | −27  | 7  | Relegated to Iwate Prefectural League

Updated to match(es) played on 1 October 2023. Source: Tohoku FA
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated

#### Division 2 South

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The season is divided in two phases, each club plays 1 game against every other team. After the first phase of matches, by which all clubs will have played nine games, the league splits into two halves - a 'top five section' and a 'bottom five section'. Each club plays a further four matches, one against each of the other four teams in their own section. Points achieved during the first phase of nice matches are carried forward to the second phase, but the teams compete only within their own sections during the second phase. After the first phase is completed, clubs cannot move out of their own half in the league, even if they achieve more or fewer points than a higher or lower ranked team, respectively.

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

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1  | FC La U. de Sendai Second (C) | 13  | 9  | 2  | 2  | 37  | 21  | +16  | 29  | Cannot be promoted
2  | Michinoku Sendai (P) | 13  | 8  | 2  | 3  | 38  | 14  | +24  | 26  | Promotion to Tohoku Division 1
3  | Iwaki Furukawa | 13  | 6  | 4  | 3  | 38  | 24  | +14  | 22  |
4  | Oyama SC | 13  | 5  | 3  | 5  | 26  | 21  | +5  | 18
5  | Primeiro Fukushima | 13  | 5  | 2  | 6  | 19  | 32  | −13  | 17
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6  | Sendai Sasuke | 13  | 5  | 2  | 6  | 25  | 35  | −10  | 17  |
7  | Merry | 13  | 4  | 3  | 6  | 19  | 22  | −3  | 15
8  | Ricoh Industry Tohoku | 13  | 3  | 4  | 6  | 25  | 25  | 0  | 13
9  | Nagai Club (R) | 13  | 2  | 7  | 4  | 19  | 27  | −8  | 13  | Participated in the playoff match and was relegated to the Yamagata Prefectural League.
10  | Parafrente Yonezawa (R) | 13  | 2  | 3  | 8  | 13  | 38  | −25  | 9  | Relegated to Yamagata Prefectural League

Updated to match(es) played on 24 September 2023. Source: Tohoku FA
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated

#### Relegation / Promotion Playoff

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3 December 2023

11:00

Nagai Club
(Tohoku Division 2 South 9th place)| 0–1 [1]| Chaneaule Koriyama
(Fukushima Prefectural League champion)

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Soma Koyo Soccer Stadium

※ Chaneaule Koriyama was promoted to the Tohoku 2nd Division South, and Nagai Club was relegated to the Yamagata Prefectural League.

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3 December 2023

13:30

Nakaniida SC
(Miyagi Prefectural League champion)| 2–0 [2]| Mikawa SC
(Yamagata Prefectural League champion)

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Soma Koyo Soccer Stadium

※ Nakaniida SC was promoted to the Tohoku 2nd Division South.

### Kantō

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#### Division 1

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Division 1  Pos | Team  | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation

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1  | Vonds Ichihara (C, Q) | 18  | 15  | 1  | 2  | 30  | 8  | +22  | 46  | Qualified for the 2023 Regional Champions League
2  | Tochigi City [a] (P) | 18  | 11  | 3  | 4  | 54  | 24  | +30  | 36  | Qualified for the 2023 Regional Champions League and was promoted to JFL
3  | Tokyo United | 18  | 9  | 5  | 4  | 27  | 19  | +8  | 32  |
4  | Toho Titanium | 18  | 6  | 6  | 6  | 17  | 15  | +2  | 24
5  | Joyful Honda Tsukuba [b][c] | 18  | 7  | 4  | 7  | 25  | 30  | −5  | 24  | Qualified for the 2023 Regional Champions League
6  | Nankatsu SC | 18  | 6  | 4  | 8  | 22  | 22  | 0  | 22  |
7  | Tokyo International University FC | 18  | 6  | 4  | 8  | 28  | 31  | −3  | 22
8  | Toin University of Yokohama FC | 18  | 6  | 4  | 8  | 24  | 30  | −6  | 22
9  | Tokyo 23 [d] | 18  | 5  | 6  | 7  | 30  | 36  | −6  | 21
10  | RKD Ryugasaki (R) | 18  | 0  | 1  | 17  | 6  | 48  | −42  | 1  | Relegated to Kanto Division 2

Updated to match(es) played on 1 October 2023. Source: GoalNote
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated; (R) Relegated

1. ^ Tochigi City FC's Regional Champions League participation was due to the supplementary quota of the J League 100 year plan club status
2. ^ Joyful Honda Tsukuba FC was given a penalty of minus one point for issuing five or more warnings and sending offs in the 7th matchweek of the previous round.
3. ^ Joyful Honda Tsukuba FC's Regional Champions League participation was based on the results of the 2023 Shakaijin Cup
4. ^ With Tochigi City FC's promotion to the JFL, Tokyo 23 FC, which was ranked 9th, escaped relegation to the second division, and remained in Kanto's first division for the next season.

#### Division 2

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1  | Aries Tokyo (C, P) | 18  | 15  | 1  | 2  | 48  | 19  | +29  | 46  | Promoted to Kanto Division 1
2  | Vertfee Yaita (P) | 18  | 12  | 1  | 5  | 30  | 24  | +6  | 37
3  | Atsugi Hayabusa | 18  | 9  | 3  | 6  | 25  | 20  | +5  | 30  |
4  | Aventura Kawaguchi | 18  | 8  | 2  | 8  | 28  | 25  | +3  | 26
5  | Hitachi Building System SC | 18  | 6  | 5  | 7  | 24  | 28  | −4  | 23
6  | Esperanza SC [a] | 18  | 6  | 3  | 9  | 27  | 28  | −1  | 20
7  | Tonan Maebashi | 18  | 5  | 5  | 8  | 26  | 27  | −1  | 20
8  | Yokohama Takeru | 18  | 4  | 7  | 7  | 18  | 24  | −6  | 19
9  | Sakai Trinitas | 18  | 3  | 6  | 9  | 16  | 34  | −18  | 15
10  | Identy Mirai (R) | 18  | 3  | 5  | 10  | 8  | 21  | −13  | 14  | Relegated to Ibaraki Prefectural League

Updated to match(es) played on 1 October 2023. Source: GoalNote
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated

1. ^ Esperanza SC were deducted a point for issuing more than five warnings and sending off in the 7th match of the previous round.

### Hokushinetsu

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1  | Fukui United (C, Q) | 14  | 10  | 3  | 1  | 34  | 9  | +25  | 33  | Qualification for the 2023 Regional Champions League
2  | Japan Soccer College FC | 14  | 9  | 2  | 3  | 32  | 21  | +11  | 29  |
3  | Niigata University HW FC | 14  | 7  | 4  | 3  | 34  | 19  | +15  | 25
4  | Toyama Shinjo | 14  | 7  | 4  | 3  | 28  | 17  | +11  | 25
5  | Artista Asama | 14  | 6  | 3  | 5  | 23  | 22  | +1  | 21
6  | '05 Kamo FC | 14  | 3  | 2  | 9  | 18  | 30  | −12  | 11
7  | Antelope Shiojiri (R) | 14  | 2  | 1  | 11  | 17  | 43  | −26  | 7  | Relegated to Hokushinetsu 2nd Division
8  | FC Hokuriku (R) | 14  | 1  | 3  | 10  | 12  | 37  | −25  | 6

Updated to match(es) played on 22 September 2023. Source: GoalNote
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored
(C) Champions; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated; (R) Relegated

#### Division 2

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1  | Sakai Phoenix (C, P) | 14  | 10  | 3  | 1  | 44  | 16  | +28  | 33  | Promoted to Hokushinetsu Division 1
2  | SR Komatsu (P) | 14  | 8  | 2  | 4  | 40  | 27  | +13  | 26
3  | FC Matsucelona | 14  | 8  | 1  | 5  | 27  | 18  | +9  | 25  |
4  | CUPS Seiro | 14  | 6  | 4  | 4  | 23  | 17  | +6  | 22
5  | Libertas Chikuma | 14  | 4  | 5  | 5  | 25  | 29  | −4  | 17
6  | N-Style Toyama | 14  | 4  | 4  | 6  | 23  | 32  | −9  | 16
7  | AS Jamineiro (R) | 14  | 3  | 4  | 7  | 18  | 40  | −22  | 13  | Relegated to Niigata Prefectural League
8  | Azalee Iida (R) | 14  | 1  | 1  | 12  | 13  | 34  | −21  | 4  | Relegated to Nagano Prefectural League

Updated to match(es) played on 24 September 2023. Source: GoalNote
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated

### Tōkai

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1  | Wyvern FC (C, Q) | 14  | 10  | 4  | 0  | 34  | 8  | +26  | 34  | Qualified for the 2023 Regional Champions League
2  | FC Kariya | 14  | 10  | 3  | 1  | 27  | 9  | +18  | 33  | Qualified for the 2023 Regional Champions League
3  | FC Ise-Shima | 14  | 6  | 3  | 5  | 19  | 17  | +2  | 21  |
4  | Chukyo University FC First | 14  | 5  | 2  | 7  | 20  | 24  | −4  | 17
5  | Fujieda City Hall | 14  | 4  | 4  | 6  | 21  | 27  | −6  | 16
6  | Yazaki Valente | 14  | 4  | 3  | 7  | 17  | 22  | −5  | 15
7  | Tokai Gakuen University FC (R) | 14  | 2  | 4  | 8  | 14  | 28  | −14  | 10  | Relegated to Tokai 2nd Division
8  | FC Gifu SECOND (R) | 14  | 2  | 3  | 9  | 12  | 29  | −17  | 9

Updated to match(es) played on 8 October 2023. Source: Tokai SL
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored
(C) Champions; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated; (R) Relegated

#### Division 2

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1  | Gakunan F. Mosuperio (C, P) | 16  | 14  | 2  | 0  | 46  | 9  | +37  | 44  | Promoted to Tokai Division 1
2  | Sports & Society Izu (P) | 16  | 11  | 1  | 4  | 34  | 15  | +19  | 34
3  | Tokoha University Hamamatsu FC | 16  | 8  | 3  | 5  | 34  | 20  | +14  | 27  |
4  | Chukyo University FC Second | 15  | 7  | 3  | 5  | 26  | 22  | +4  | 24
5  | Nagara Club | 16  | 5  | 3  | 8  | 20  | 29  | −9  | 18
6  | AS Kariya | 16  | 4  | 4  | 8  | 20  | 37  | −17  | 16
7  | Nagoya SC (R) | 16  | 4  | 3  | 9  | 19  | 31  | −12  | 15  | Relegated to Aichi Prefectural League
8  | Toyota SC (R) | 16  | 2  | 5  | 9  | 18  | 40  | −22  | 11
9  | Bombonera Gifu (R) | 15  | 2  | 4  | 9  | 20  | 33  | −13  | 10  | Relegated to Gifu Prefectural League

Updated to match(es) played on 5 November 2023. Source: Tokai SL
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated

### Kansai

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1  | Arterivo Wakayama (C, Q) | 14  | 9  | 4  | 1  | 22  | 10  | +12  | 31  | Qualification for the 2023 Regional Champions League
2  | Lagend Shiga | 14  | 7  | 4  | 3  | 20  | 13  | +7  | 25  |
3  | Cento Cuore Harima | 14  | 4  | 7  | 3  | 16  | 15  | +1  | 19
4  | Moriyama Samurai 2000 | 14  | 5  | 3  | 6  | 12  | 17  | −5  | 18
5  | Asuka FC | 14  | 5  | 1  | 8  | 16  | 19  | −3  | 16
6  | Basara Hyogo | 14  | 4  | 4  | 6  | 16  | 20  | −4  | 16
7  | Kandai FC 2008 (R) | 14  | 4  | 3  | 7  | 20  | 22  | −2  | 15  | Relegated to Kansai 2nd Division
8  | Ococias Kyoto (R) | 14  | 2  | 6  | 6  | 12  | 18  | −6  | 12

Updated to match(es) played on 23 September 2023. Source: GoalNote
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored
(C) Champions; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated; (R) Relegated

#### Division 2

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1  | FC AWJ (C, P) | 14  | 9  | 2  | 3  | 26  | 18  | +8  | 29  | Promoted to Division 1
2  | Hannan University Club (P) | 14  | 8  | 3  | 3  | 35  | 15  | +20  | 27
3  | Laranja Kyoto | 14  | 7  | 3  | 4  | 34  | 21  | +13  | 24  |
4  | Kobe FC 1970 | 14  | 7  | 2  | 5  | 28  | 26  | +2  | 23
5  | Kyoto Shiko SC | 14  | 6  | 3  | 5  | 24  | 21  | +3  | 21
6  | St. Andrews FC | 14  | 5  | 3  | 6  | 29  | 23  | +6  | 18
7  | Hannan University Revolution (R) | 14  | 4  | 2  | 8  | 20  | 34  | −14  | 14  | Participated in the playoff match and was relegated to the Osaka Prefectural League.
8  | Takasago Mineiro (R) | 14  | 0  | 2  | 12  | 11  | 49  | −38  | 2  | Relegated to the Hyogo Prefectural League

Updated to match(es) played on 24 September 2023. Source: GoalNote
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored 4) Head-to-head records between the teams; a. Points; b. goal difference; c. Total Score.
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated

#### Relegation/promotion Playoff

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14 January 2024

13:00

Hannan University Revolution
(Kansai Soccer League Division 2 7th place)| 0–1| Osaka Korean FC
(Kansai Soccer League Division 2 Promotion Championship 2nd place)

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J-Green Sakai S1 Main Field

* Osaka Korean FC was promoted to the second division, while Hannan University Revolution was relegated to the Osaka Prefectural League.

### Chūgoku

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1  | Fukuyama City (C, Q) | 18  | 18  | 0  | 0  | 69  | 6  | +63  | 54  | Qualification for the 2023 Regional Champions League
2  | SRC Hiroshima | 18  | 13  | 1  | 4  | 55  | 18  | +37  | 40  |
3  | Baleine Shimonoseki | 18  | 12  | 1  | 5  | 47  | 26  | +21  | 37
4  | Belugarosso Iwami | 18  | 12  | 0  | 6  | 60  | 19  | +41  | 36
5  | Mitsubishi Mizushima | 18  | 10  | 2  | 6  | 30  | 15  | +15  | 32
6  | Yonago Genki | 18  | 6  | 2  | 10  | 18  | 27  | −9  | 20
7  | International Pacific University FC | 18  | 5  | 2  | 11  | 21  | 32  | −11  | 17
8  | Hatsukaichi FC | 18  | 4  | 3  | 11  | 21  | 41  | −20  | 15
9  | NTN Okayama (O) | 18  | 3  | 3  | 12  | 15  | 55  | −40  | 12  | Participated in the play-off match and won to escape relegation
10  | Vajra Okayama (R) | 18  | 0  | 0  | 18  | 4  | 101  | −97  | 0  | Relegated to Okayama Prefectural League

Updated to match(es) played on 1 October 2023. Source: Chugoku SL
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated; (R) Relegated

#### Promotion/relegation playoff

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12 October 2023

13:00

NTN Okayama
(Chugoku Football League 9th place)| 2–0 [3] (a.e.t.)| Indigo FC Yamaguchi
(Chugoku Regional League Promotion Championship runner-up)

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※NTN Okayama won and therefore retained their place in the Chugoku Regional league.

### Shikoku

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1  | FC Tokushima (C, Q) | 14  | 11  | 3  | 0  | 70  | 11  | +59  | 36  | Qualification for the 2023 Regional Champions League
2  | Lvnirosso NC | 14  | 9  | 3  | 2  | 22  | 11  | +11  | 30  |
3  | KUFC Nankoku | 14  | 9  | 1  | 4  | 28  | 15  | +13  | 28
4  | Tadotsu FC | 14  | 9  | 1  | 4  | 28  | 19  | +9  | 28
5  | Llamas Kochi | 14  | 6  | 1  | 7  | 22  | 22  | 0  | 19
6  | R.Velho Takamatsu | 14  | 4  | 1  | 9  | 18  | 36  | −18  | 13
7  | Nakamura Club (O) | 14  | 1  | 1  | 12  | 8  | 42  | −34  | 4  | Participated in the play-off match and won to remain.
8  | FC RSG (R) | 14  | 1  | 1  | 12  | 12  | 52  | −40  | 4  | Relegated to Kochi Prefectural League.

Updated to match(es) played on 1 October 2023. Source: GoalNote
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated; (R) Relegated

#### Promotion/relegation playoff

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* * *

21 January 2024

13:00

Nakamura Club
（Shikoku Football League 7th place)| 2–0| Yellow Monkeys
(Shikoku Challenge League runner-up)

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28 January 2024

13:00

Yellow Monkeys| 3-2| Nakamura Club

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Tokushima Sports Village Pitch C

### Kyushu

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1  | Veroskronos Tsuno (C, Q) | 18  | 15  | 2  | 1  | 74  | 6  | +68  | 47  | Qualification for the 2023 Regional Champions League
2  | Nobeoka Agata | 18  | 13  | 4  | 1  | 57  | 10  | +47  | 43  |
3  | J-Lease FC | 18  | 13  | 3  | 2  | 67  | 13  | +54  | 42
4  | KMG Holdings | 18  | 8  | 1  | 9  | 32  | 36  | −4  | 25
5  | NIFS Kanoya FC | 18  | 8  | 1  | 9  | 29  | 37  | −8  | 25
6  | Kawasoe Club | 18  | 6  | 3  | 9  | 14  | 35  | −21  | 21
7  | Brew Kashima | 18  | 5  | 5  | 8  | 17  | 22  | −5  | 20
8  | Nippon Steel Oita SC | 18  | 5  | 4  | 9  | 20  | 33  | −13  | 19
9  | Kajiki FC (R) | 18  | 3  | 2  | 13  | 15  | 55  | −40  | 11  | Participated in the play-off match and was relegated to the Kagoshima Prefectural League
10  | Kyushu Sogo Sports College FC (R) | 18  | 1  | 1  | 16  | 8  | 86  | −78  | 4  | Relegated to the Oita Prefectural League

Updated to match(es) played on 22 September 2023. Source: Football System
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored
(C) Champions; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated; (R) Relegated

#### Promotion/relegation playoff

[edit]

* * *

21 January 2024

13:00

Kajiki FC
（Kyushu Football League 9th place）| 0–2[4]| Itazuke FC
(Kyushu Football League Promotion Championship runner-up)

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Kagoshima Prefectural Soccer/Rugby Stadium A Field

## References

[edit]

1. ^ 長井クラブ [@nagai.club] (2023-12-31). "2023年12月03日(日)◎東北社会人リーグ 入れ替え戦". Retrieved 2024-01-15 - via Instagram.
2. ^ 中新田SC [@nakaniida.sc] (2023-12-04). "東北リーグ2部南昇格戦". Retrieved 2024-01-15 - via Instagram.
3. ^ NTN岡山サッカー部 [@ntn.okayama] (2023-12-10). "【試合結果】中国サッカーリーグ入れ替え戦". Retrieved 2023-12-10 - via Instagram.
4. ^ "九州サッカーリーグ連盟公式サイト". www.kyu-league.jp. Retrieved 25 January 2024.

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