Yokohama F. Marinos put in a strong performance to beat league leaders Kashima Antlers 3–1 at home on Sunday.

Goals from Katsuya Nagato (4th) and Yan (13th, 27th) gave the hosts a dominant lead before Leo Ceara pulled one back for Kashima in the 36th minute. Despite the loss, Kashima remain top with 37 points while Marinos stayed bottom after registering only their second win of the season.

Kashiwa Reysol failed to fully capitalise on Kashima's defeat after they were held 1–1 by Yokohama FC. Musashi Suzuki opened the scoring in the 19th minute, but Mao Hosoya equalised in the 32nd for Reysol, who moved up to 34 points, three behind the league leaders.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima sit third on 32 points after a 3-0 win against FC Tokyo with Kyoto Sanga, who lost 1-0 to Tokyo Verdy, one behind.

Defending champions Vissel Kobe suffered a 3–2 defeat against Shimizu S-Pulse, with Koya Kitagawa (15th) and Sen Takagi (24th, 72nd) on target for the hosts. Vissel responded through Taisei Miyashiro (57th, 90+1st) as they remained on 27 points.

Urawa Red Diamonds' hopes also suffered a setback after going down 2-1 to Nagoya Grampus.

Daejeon Hana maintained their position at the top with a 2–1 win over Daegu FC.

A Joo Min-kyu penalty (23rd) and a strike by Choi Geon-joo (57th) secured the win with Kim Hyeon-jun's netting a late goal for Daegu with the win taking Daejeon to 31 points.

Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC lost ground after they were held 0–0 by Jeju FC. Jeonbuk are second on 29 points while Jeju sit in 11th with 13.

Defending champions Ulsan HD defeated Gimcheon Sangmu 3–2 in a thrilling encounter. Gimcheon started off strongly with goals from Lee Dong-gyeong (31st) and Park Soo-il (59th) but it wasn't enough as Erick Farias converted from the spot in the 73rd and then scored again in the 88th with Um Wong-san completing the comeback with his 90th minute strike.

In other matches, Gwangju lost 1-0 Gangwon, Pohang Steelers defeated Anyang 2-0 while FC Seoul and Suwon FC played to a 1-1 draw.

Tai Po sealed the league title with a 3–1 victory over North District. Goals from Lucas Silva (13th, 60th) and Patrick Valverde just before the break ensured the win, despite a late reply from Matheus Chulapa (69th).

Tai Po finish the season with 55 points, one ahead of Lee Man.

Lee Man slipped to second after a shock 3–0 defeat to HK Rangers with goals from Guilherme Biteco (74th) and Lau Chi-Lok (86th, 89th) ending their title hopes.

In other matches, Eastern and Kitchee drew 1-1 with the former finishing third and the latter fourth. Kowloon City defeated Hong Kong FC 5-3.

Must CPK remained top of the Championship Group with a 5–0 win over Benfica, moving up to 26 points. Benfica stayed fifth with 16.

Shao Jiang kept pace with a convincing 4–0 win over Cheng Fung. Jeim Botero (40th, 71st) and Matthew McArthur (43rd, 60th) scored braces to lift Shao Jiang to 25 points, one behind the leaders. Cheng Fung remained in fourth with 19.