On the 2th, J12 soccer team Jubilo Iwata won their match against Tochigi SC 2-1 to move up to second place and return to J2 after one season.
In addition to Machida Zelvia, who has already clinched the J1 title, three teams were vying for the top two spots that will be automatically promoted until the last match: second-placed Shimizu S-Pulse, third-placed Jubilo Iwata, and fourth-place Tokyo Verdy, with a one-point difference.
On the 2th, the final match was held, and Jubilo played an away match against Tochigi SC. In the first half, they conceded the first goal, but after a goal by Dudu equalized, they came back in the second half with a goal from Masaya Matsumoto to win 2-2.
On the other hand, S-Pulse played against Mito Hollyhock and drew 3-4, while Verdy defeated Omiya Ardija 3-1.
As a result, Jubilo and Verdi were tied on 12 points, but Jubilo was confirmed in second place on goal difference, and it was decided to return to J2 after one season.
Verdi and S-Pulse will compete in a four-team promotion play-off between third and sixth place, with one winner being promoted to J1.