2007 J.League Division 1

The 2007 J.League Division 1 season was the 15th season since the establishment of the J.League. The season began on March 3 and ended on December 1.

Promotion and relegation

 * At the end of the 2006 season, Yokohama FC, Kashiwa Reysol, and Vissel Kobe were promoted to J1
 * At the end of the 2006 season, Avispa Fukuoka, Cerezo Osaka, and Kyoto Purple Sanga were relegated to J2.

Changes in competition formats

 * In the past, J.League Champion qualified to A3 Champions Cup, but since 2007 this berth is given to the Nabisco Cup winner.

Clubs
Following eighteen clubs participated in J.League Division 1 during 2007 season. Of these clubs, Yokohama FC, Kashiwa Reysol, and Vissel Kobe were newly promoted clubs.


 * Kashima Antlers
 * Urawa Red Diamonds
 * Omiya Ardija
 * JEF United Chiba
 * Kashiwa Reysol [[Image:Arrowupgreen.png]]
 * FC Tokyo
 * Kawasaki Frontale
 * Yokohama F. Marinos
 * Yokohama FC [[Image:Arrowupgreen.png]]
 * Ventforet Kofu
 * Albirex Nigata
 * Shimizu S-Pulse
 * Jublio Iwata
 * Nagayo Grampus Eight
 * Gamba Osaka
 * Vissel Kobe [[Image:Arrowupgreen.png]]
 * Sanfrecce Hiroshima
 * Oita Trinita

Format
Eighteen clubs will play in double round-robin (home and away) format, a total of 34 games each. A club receives 3 points for a win, 1 point for a tie, and 0 points for a loss. The clubs are ranked by points, and tie breakers are, in the following order: A draw would be conducted, if necessary. However, if two clubs are tied at the first place, both clubs will be declared as the champions. The bottom two clubs will be relegated to J2, while the 16th placed club plays a two-legged Promotion/relegation Series. none
 * Goal differential
 * Goals scored
 * Head-to-head results
 * Changes from Previous Year

Best Eleven
* The number in brackets denotes the number of times that the footballer has appeared in the Best 11.