Tokushima Vortis 1-0 RB Omiya Ardija

A goal from Naoki Kanuma saw Tokushima Vortis knock off the big-budget team of RB Omiya Ardija in 2025 J2 matchweek 7, thanks to that solitary goal.

Interview With Dorian Babunski

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JSoccer Magazine caught up with a former J.Leaguer, now plying his trade in Switzerland, when Lionel Piguet spoke to Dorian Babunski – who played for Machida Zelvia from 2017 to 2020 – to ask him about his experiences.

J.League (J2) Rosters - 2021

The J.League's annual "Senshu Meikan" issues have been released, along with the full 2021 roster information for all J.League clubs. Here are the lineups for all J2 clubs. Information on J1 and J3 clubs can be found separately.

Kyoto Sanga the team to Watch in J2 This Season?

After an extended run in the second tier, Kyoto Sanga are aiming to climb back into the top-flight this season, laying out some cash, signing some experienced players while keeping hold of some of their more talented youngsters, to bolster the team. Leading the way is Gert Engels, the man who led them their greatest past success -- an Emperor's Cup title in 2002.

J2 Promotion Play-Offs

Preview of the promotion Semi-final matches, to be held on November 26th

J2 Defies Expectations

The J.League is notoriously unpredictable, but if J1 pecking order invariably defies expectations, predicting the outcome in the J2 can be an even more mind-bending. This season is no different, with top-tapped teams Nagoya Grampus, Matsumoto Yamaga and JEF United struggling, while the likes of Mito Hollyhock and Fagiano Okayama are bucking for a playoff spot. Alan Gibson runs down the situation at midseason