2020 in Japanese football

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 was 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 had no relegation, thus expanding to maximum 18 clubs for the 2021 season.

Promotion and relegation

Teams relegated from J1 League

• Jubilo Iwata
• Matsumoto Yamaga

Teams promoted to J1 League

• Kashiwa Reysol
• Yokohama FC

Teams relegated from J2 League

• Kagoshima United FC
• FC Gifu

Teams promoted to J2 League

• Giravanz Kitakyushu
• Thespakusatsu Gunma

Teams relegated from J3 League

No relegation to the Japan Football League

Teams promoted to J3 League

• FC Imabari

Teams relegated from Japan Football League

• Ryutsu Keizai Dragons

Teams promoted to Japan Football League

• Iwaki FC
• Kochi United SC

J1 League

J2 League

J3 League

Japan Football League

Regional Leagues

National team

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

Nadeshiko League (Division 1)

Nadeshiko League (Division 2)

National team

Results

Player statistics

References