Marcos Alonso

Sanfrecce Hiroshima J.League champions Sanfrecce Hiroshima face an early test of their title credentials when they host Kawasaki Frontale on Saturday.

Marcos Alonso Marcos Alonso is unsure of his long-term Sunderland future, but has professed his satisfaction with his performances on Wearside this season.

Omiya Ardija Omiya Ardija scored two late goals in a dramatic finale to secure a stunning 4-3 J.League win at Kawasaki Frontale on Saturday.

Yokohama F Marinos Yokohama F. Marinos will welcome a new J.League season with open arms after a late collapse cost them the title last time out.

Cerezo Osaka Diego Forlan continues his search for a first J.League goal when his Cerezo Osaka side visit leaders Kashima Antlers on Sunday.

Lucas Neill Australia captain Lucas Neill has signed for Championship side Watford until the end of the season.

Junya Tanaka Sporting have announced the signing of forward Junya Tanaka from Kashiwa Reysol on a five-year contract.

Kashima Antlers High-flying duo Yokohama F Marinos and Kashima Antlers will both be aiming to put recent defeats behind them when they meet on Saturday.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Sanfrecce Hiroshima can return to the J.League summit if they continue to recover from last month's mini-wobble on Saturday.

Urawa Reds ​The J-League title race took another dramatic twist on Saturday as leaders Urawa Reds lost 4-2 at Vegalta Sendai.