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

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.

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.

Albirex Niigata Kawasaki Frontale kept up their fine recent form on Sunday, condemning Tokushima Vortis to a sixth consecutive top-flight defeat.

Albirex Niigata Susumu Watanabe made a dream start to his reign as Vegalta Sendai coach by masterminding a 2-0 J.League win at Yokohoma F. Marinos.

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

Gamba Osaka Gamba Osaka and Kawasaki Frontale will meet for the third time in 10 days, in a clutch J-League clash.