2007 J.League Division 1
The 2007 J.League Division 1 season was the 15th season since the establishment of the J.League Division 1. The season began on March 3 and ended on December 1.
General
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
The 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.- Albirex Niigata
- FC Tokyo
- Gamba Osaka
- JEF United Chiba
- Júbilo Iwata
- Kashima Antlers
- Kashiwa Reysol
- Kawasaki Frontale
- Nagoya Grampus Eight
- Oita Trinita
- Omiya Ardija
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima
- Shimizu S-Pulse
- Urawa Red Diamonds
- Ventforet Kofu
- Vissel Kobe
- Yokohama FC
- Yokohama F. Marinos
Format
Eighteen clubs will play in double round-robin 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:- Goal differential
- Goals scored
- Head-to-head results