2007 J. League Division 2
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The 2007 J. League Division 2 season is the 36th season of the second-tier club football in Japan and the 9th season since the establishment of J2 League. The season began on March 3 and ended on December 1.
In this season, thirteen clubs competed in the quadruple round-robin format for the top two promotion slots. Farther, the third placed-finisher participated in the Pro/Rele Series
for the promtion. There were no relegation to the third-tier Japan Football League
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A draw would be conducted, if necessary. However, if two clubs are tied at the first place, both clubs will be declared as the champions. The top two clubs will be promoted to J1, while the 3rd placed club plays a two-legged Promotion/Relegation series.
Changes from previous year
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Rounds 3 & 4
In this season, thirteen clubs competed in the quadruple round-robin format for the top two promotion slots. Farther, the third placed-finisher participated in the Pro/Rele Series
J. League Promotion/Relegation Series
In 2004, J. League introduced a series of two test matches called League between the sixteenth-place J. Division 1 club and third-place J.league Division 2 club...
for the promtion. There were no relegation to the third-tier Japan Football League
Japan Football League
The is the 3rd tier of the Japanese association football league system, following J. League Division 1 and J. League Division 2. Also known as the JFL, it is generally considered as the top amateur league in Japan although in reality it is a semi-professional league as many full-time footballers...
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Promotion and Relegation
- At the end of the 2006 season, , , and were promoted to J1
- At the end of the 2006 season, , , and were relegated to J2.
Participating clubs
Following thirteen clubs played in J. League Division 2 during 2007 season. Of these clubs, Avispa Fukuoka, Cerezo Osaka, and Kyoto Sanga F.C. relegated from J1 last year.- Consadole Sapporo
- Vegalta Sendai
- Montedio Yamagata
- Mito HollyHock
- Thespa Kusatsu
- Tokyo Verdy 1969
- Shonan Bellmare
- Kyoto Sanga F.C.
- Cerezo Osaka Image:Arrowdownred.png
- Tokushima Vortis
- Ehime F.C.
- Avispa Fukuoka Image:Arrowdownred.png
- Sagan Tosu
League Format
Thirteen clubs will play in quadruple round-robin format, a total of 48 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
A draw would be conducted, if necessary. However, if two clubs are tied at the first place, both clubs will be declared as the champions. The top two clubs will be promoted to J1, while the 3rd placed club plays a two-legged Promotion/Relegation series.
Changes from previous year
none
Final league table
Final Results
Rounds 1 & 2Rounds 3 & 4
Top scorers
| Pos | Scorer | Club | Goals |
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| 1 |  Hulk |
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| 2 | Alex |
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| 3 |  Yoshihito Fujita |
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| 5 | Tatsuya Furuhashi |
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| 6 | Davi Davi José Silva do Nascimento Davi José Silva do Nascimento, or simply Davi , is a Brazilian striker. He currently plays for Japanese club Ventforet Kofu on loan from Qatari League side Umm-Salal Sport Club... |
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| 7 | Lincoln |
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| 8 | Andre |
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| 9 | Hiroki Bandai |
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