Shimizu S-Pulse

Urawa Reds Sagan Tosu and Kawasaki Frontale closed the gap on J-League leaders Urawa Reds, as Tokushima Vortis added some cheer to a dismal season.

Kawasaki Frontale Kawasaki Frontale closed the gap on second-placed Sagan Tosu in the J-League with a hard-fought 1-0 away win on Wednesday.

Ventforet Kofu Ventforet Kofu will attempt to make a swift escape from the relegation zone when they welcome Cerezo Osaka in the J-League on Wednesday.

Omiya Ardija Sanfrecce Hiroshima surrendered a three-goal lead as they slumped to a 3-3 draw at J-League strugglers Omiya Ardija on Saturday.

Sagan Tosu Urawa Reds and Sagan Tosu will resume their battle for top spot in the J-League when they return to action on Saturday.

Shimizu S-Pulse ​Katsumi Oenoki will hope to begin his Shimizu S-Pulse reign with victory over Tokyo on Saturday.

Sagan Tosu Sagan Tosu climbed to the summit of the J-League with a 1-0 win over Nagoya Grampus after previous leaders Urawa Reds were held.

Urawa Reds Urawa Reds were unable to put pressure on J-League leaders Sagan Tosu as they slumped to a 2-1 defeat at Kawasaki Frontale on Saturday.

Kashiwa Reysol Kashiwa Reysol will hope to cap a memorable week when they take on Yokohama F Marinos in the J-League on Saturday.

Gamba Osaka Gamba Osaka's superb J-League run continued as Lins' last-gasp winner earned a 3-2 victory at fellow title challengers Kashima Antlers.