Meiji Yasuda J2 Round 30 (20th, Hawaiians Stadium Iwaki and others, 10 games), leading the team, Mito, drew 0-0 with Iwaki, giving him a win of 55 points. Nagasaki also drew 1-1 with Toyama, and was in second place with a goal difference of 55. Chiba defeated Ehime 1-0 to get 54.
