The was the fifth season of the nationwide fourth tier of
Japanese
football, and the 20th season since the establishment of Japan Football League. The season ran from 11 March to 18 November 2018.
Clubs
Sixteen clubs participated in this season of Japan Football League. The list was announced on 15 January 2018.
Personnel and kits
Change in rules
This season was the last to use the
two-stage format, similar to the one
J.League
The , officially is Japan's professional association football, football league including the first division J1 League, second division J2 League and third division J3 League of the Japanese association football league system. J1 League is one ...
had in its early years and used in 2015 and 2016. Two single round-robin stages were held, and winners of each stage determined the champion in the post-season home and away championship playoffs. After five seasons, the JFL reverted to a one-stage double round-robin starting in 2019.
League table
Top scorers
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Attendances
Promotion from Regional Leagues
Matsue City
is the capital city of Shimane Prefecture, Japan, located in the Chūgoku region of Honshu. The city has an estimated population of 202,008 (February 1, 2021) following the merger with Higashiizumo from Yatsuka District.
Matsue is located at ...
and
Suzuka Unlimited
is a Japanese professional football club based in Suzuka, Mie Prefecture. They play in the Japan Football League.
History
The club was originally established in Nabari, Mie in 1980 under the name Mie Club, and it became a member of Mie ...
References
External links
Official Site (in Japanese)
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Japan Football League seasons
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