The 2015 Meiji Yasuda J3 League (2015 æÂÂæ²»å®Âç°çÂÂå½J3ãªã¼ã°) was the 19th season of the third tier in Japanese football, and the 2nd season of the professional J3 League.
To participate, a club must have held an associate membership, or have submitted an application before 30 June 2014, and then passed an inspection to obtain a participation license issued by J.League Council. J.League has confirmed the following clubs participating in the 2015 J3 season:
The league is played in three rounds, each team playing a total of 36 matches. J.League U-22 Selection played all their matches on the road.
Each team must have at least 3 players holding professional contracts. Two foreign players are allowed per team, plus 1 more from the ASEAN partner country of J. League. The matchday roster will consist of 16 players, and up to 5 substitutes will be allowed in a game.
Rules for promotion to J2 are largely similar to those of Japan Football League in the recent seasons: to be promoted, a club must hold a J2 license and finish in top 2 of the league. The U-22 team is not eligible for promotion regardless of their final position. The champions will be promoted directly, in exchange with 22nd-placed J2 club, and the runners-up will participate in the playoffs with 21st J2 club. If either or both top 2 finishers are ineligible for promotion, the playoffs and/or direct exchange will not be held in accordance to the exact positions of promotion-eligible clubs.
No relegation to JFL is planned. Up to 2 clubs may be promoted if they are licensed by J. League for J3 participation and finish in top 4 of JFL.
<small>Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.</small>
Note:<br /> A special team, composed of best J1 and J2 youngsters to prepare them for the 2016 Olympics
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2015 J2/J3 Play-Offs (2015 J2ã»J3å ¥ãÂÂæ¿ãÂÂæ¦)<br />
Machida Zelvia was promoted to J2 League.<br />Oita Trinita was relegated to J3 League.
<small>Updated to games played on 23 November 2015<br />Source: Meiji Yasuda J3 League Stats & Data - Ranking:Goals</small>