This article summarize the Japanese football in the 2020 season.
Men's football For this season, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was no relegation in place for the professional J1, J2 and J3 League, with the J1 League expanding to 20 clubs for the 2021 season. The Japan Football League curtailed its season to play only the second half and had no relegation, thus expanding to maximum 18 clubs for the 2021 season.
Promotion and relegation Teams relegated from J1 League Jubilo Iwata Matsumoto Yamaga
Teams promoted to J1 League Kashiwa Reysol Yokohama FC
Teams relegated from J2 League Kagoshima United FC FC Gifu
Teams promoted to J2 League Giravanz Kitakyushu Thespakusatsu Gunma
Teams relegated from J3 League No relegation to the Japan Football League
Teams promoted to J3 League FC Imabari
Teams relegated from Japan Football League Ryutsu Keizai Dragons
Teams promoted to Japan Football League Iwaki FC Kochi United SC
J1 League
J2 League
J3 League
Japan Football League
Regional Leagues
National team
Results
Women's football Promotion and relegation Team(s) relegated from Nadeshiko Division 1 Ehime Teams at the Division 1 play-offs Iga Kunoichi Elfen Saitama Team(s) promoted to Nadeshiko Division 1 Sfida Setagaya Team(s) relegated from Nadeshiko Division 2 Bunnys Kyoto Team(s) at the Division 2 play-offs Nittaidai
Nadeshiko League (Division 1)
Nadeshiko League (Division 2)
National team Results
Player statistics
References