Japan Football League (1992–1998)
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For the league after 1999 (Nihon futtobōru Līgu (日本フットボールリーグ), referred to in this page as "the new JFL"), see Japan Football League.
The former Japan Football League (ジャパンフットボールリーグ, Japan Futtobōru Līgu) was an association football league that existed from 1992 to 1998. Also known as the JFL, it was the 2nd tier of the Japanese football hierarchy following J.League.
Quick Facts Founded, Folded ...
Founded | 1992; 32 years ago (1992) |
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Folded | 1998; 26 years ago (1998) |
Country | Japan |
Confederation | AFC |
Divisions | 2 (1992–1993) 1 (1994–1998) |
Number of teams | 16 |
Level on pyramid | 2–3 (1992–1993) 2 (1994–1998) |
Promotion to | J.League |
Relegation to | Japanese Regional Leagues |
Domestic cup(s) | Emperor's Cup J.League Cup (associates) |
Last champions | Tokyo Gas (1998) |
Most championships | 7 clubs (1 title each) |
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