Points System for the J1 League (Japan Professional Football League) 1. Each team earns 3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, and 0 points for a loss. 2. At the end of the league season, the team with the highest number of points ranks higher. 3. If two or more teams have the same number of points, their rankings are determined in the following order: a) Goal difference b) Total goals scored c) Head-to-head record (points earned in head-to-head matches, goal difference in head-to-head matches, total goals scored in head-to-head matches) d) Fair play points e) Draw (applicable only when promotion or relegation is involved)