2020 in Japanese football explained

This article summarize the Japanese football in the 2020 season.

Men's football

For this season, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no relegation in place for the professional J1, J2 and J3 League, with the J1 League expanding to 20 clubs for the 2021 season. The Japan Football League curtailed its season to play only the second half and will have no relegation, thus expanding to maximum 18 clubs for the 2021 season.

Promotion and relegation

Teams relegated from J1 League

• Jubilo Iwata^[1]
• Matsumoto Yamaga

Teams promoted to J1 League

• Kashiwa Reysol^[2]
• Yokohama FC

Teams relegated from J2 League

• Kagoshima United FC
• FC Gifu^[3]

Teams promoted to J2 League

• Giravanz Kitakyushu^[4]
• Thespakusatsu Gunma

Teams relegated from J3 League

No relegation to the Japan Football League

Teams promoted to J3 League

• FC Imabari^[5]

Teams relegated from Japan Football League

• Ryutsu Keizai Dragons

Teams promoted to Japan Football League

• Iwaki FC^[6]
• Kochi United SC

J1 League

See main article: 2020 J1 League.

J2 League

See main article: 2020 J2 League.

J3 League

See main article: 2020 J3 League.

Japan Football League

See main article: 2020 Japan Football League.

Regional Leagues

See main article: 2020 Japanese Regional Leagues.

National team

See main article: Japan national football team results and fixtures.

Results

Women's football

Promotion and relegation

Team(s) relegated from Nadeshiko Division 1

• Ehime

Teams at the Division 1 play-offs

• Iga Kunoichi
• Elfen Saitama

Team(s) promoted to Nadeshiko Division 1

• Sfida Setagaya

Team(s) relegated from Nadeshiko Division 2

• Bunnys Kyoto

Team(s) at the Division 2 play-offs

• Nittaidai

National team

Results

See main article: Japan women's national football team results and fixtures.

Player statistics

Notes and References

1. Web site: F. Marinos on the Brink of Glory, Matsumoto and Iwata Relegated. December 1, 2019.
2. Web site: Reysol clinches return to top flight. November 16, 2019. Japan Times Online.
3. Web site: 2019.12.05 (Thu) . 【English Report】FC Gifu vs Ventforet Kofu by Stuart Smith | FC岐阜オフィシャルサイト . Fc-gifu.com . 2023-03-23.
4. Web site: ギラヴァンツ北九州がJ3初優勝。ザスパクサツ群馬が2位に浮上して最終節へ. フットボールチャンネル. December 2019 .
5. Web site: ２０１８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）：Ｊリーグ.jp. jleague.jp. 2 October 2017.
6. Web site: [いわきFC OfficialSite] いわきFC Jリーグ百年構想クラブ申請書類を提出]. December 2, 2019. いわきFC OfficialSite.