J league 1: since the 2005 season

j league 1 Since the 2005 season , the J1 League consisted of 18 clubs (from 16 in 2004) and the season format adopted a system similar to European club football. The number of relegated clubs also increased from 2 to 2.5, with the 3rd-to-last club going into a promotion/relegation playoff with the third-placed J2 club. Since then, other than minor adjustments, the top flight has stayed consistent.. 777 jili Mỗi mùa, J League 1 ghi dấu bởi những bàn thắng đẹp, chiến thuật mới lạ, giúp giải đấu luôn tươi mới chứ không nhàm chán. soi kèo trận juventus At end of the 2004 season, Division 1 again expanded from 16 to 18 clubs. No clubs were relegated; however, the last-placed (16th) club had to play the Promotion/Relegation Series against the 3rd placed club from J2. Again, to determine the 16th placed club, the overall standing was used instead of stage standings.