China PR: Port climb above Shenhua
Shanghai Port took top spot in the Chinese Super League after a 4–1 win over Henan. Wang Shenchao (21st), Mateus Vital (37th), Leonardo (45th+5) and Oscar Melendo (55th) put the hosts in full control, with Felippe Cardoso converting a penalty for Henan in the 65th.

Port now lead with 47 points, while Henan remain 21st on 19.

Shanghai Shenhua dropped to second after being held 0–0 away by Zhejiang. Shenhua sit on 46 points, while Zhejiang are seventh with 30.

In other matches, Beijing FC defeated Qingdao Youth Island 3–1 to sit third on 45 points, Chengdu Rongcheng were held 0–0 by Qingdao Hainiu to drop to fourth on 44 points, and Shandong Taishan overcame Peng City 3–1.

Japan: Kyoto edge into first
Kyoto Sanga climbed to the top of the J1 League after a narrow 1–0 win over Tokyo Verdy. Rafael Elias struck in the 66th minute to take Kyoto to 48 points, while Verdy remain in 14th spot on 31 points.

Kashima Antlers dropped to second on goal difference following a 1–1 draw with Avispa Fukuoka. Shosei Usui put Avispa ahead in the 50th before Yu Funabashi equalised in the 84th. Avispa are 11th with 36.

Defending champions Vissel Kobe suffered a second successive defeat, falling 1–0 to Yokohama FC. Sho Ito’s stoppage time winner consigned Kobe to sixth on 46 points, while Yokohama climbed to 19th with 22 points.

In other matches, Kashiwa Reysol fell 2–1 to Okayama to remain on 47 points, while Machida Zelvia and Sanfrecce Hiroshima both moved up to 46 points after wins over Cerezo Osaka (3–0) and Gamba Osaka (1–0) respectively. Urawa Reds also stayed in contention with a 2–1 win over Yokohama FC, sitting seventh on 44.

The top seven are separated by just four points, making the J1 League title race one of the tightest in years.

Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors extended their lead at the top of K League 1 with a 3–0 win over Daegu. Andrea Compagno struck twice (27th, 55th) before Se-jin Jeon sealed the points in the 83rd. Jeonbuk are now on 60 points, with Daegu 12th on 15.

Gimcheon Sangmu delivered a stunning attacking display in a 6–2 win against FC Seoul. Won Ki-jong, Kim Seung-sub, Maeng Seong-ung, Lee Dong-gyeong, Dong-jun Lee and Kim Chan all found the net as Gimcheon remained second on 43 points while Seoul are six points adrift in fifth.

Defending champions Ulsan HD suffered a 4–2 defeat to Suwon FC. Pablo Sabbag (2nd, 75th), Willyan (61st) and Roh Kyung-ho (90th+1) scored for Suwon, while Marcos Vinicius (6th) and Gustav Ludwigson (90th+8) netted for Ulsan. 

Ulsan are seventh with 34 points while Suwon are ninth with 31 points. In other matches, Gwangju FC defeated Daejeon Hana 2–0, Pohang Steelers edged Anyang 1–0 and Jeju FC played out a goalless draw with Gangwon FC.

Chinese Taipei: Tatung off to flying start
The 2025/26 Chinese Taipei Premier League kicked off with Tatung enjoying a commanding 5–1 win over Ming Chuan University.

You Jiahuang (30th), Wei Pei-Lun (36th), Muhammed Ramazan Bastug (72nd), Chen Ruijie (83rd) and Kui-Tai Yang (90th+2) all struck for Tatung, while Beixi W. scored for Ming Chuan just before the break.

Taichung Rock, Taipower, and AC Taipei also began strongly with wins against Hang Yuen (2–0), Taiwan Steel (2–1) and Taichung (2–1) respectively.