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| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 18 | Yokohama F Marinos | 24 | -9 | 21 |
| 19 | Yokohama FC | 24 | -16 | 19 |
| 20 | Albirex Niigata | 24 | -17 | 19 |
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