Title Race Heating Up!

With Shimano Bellmare and Sanfrecce Hiroshima taking shock results and defeats at the hand of resurgent teams, the J-League table has taken quite the shuffle.

Hiroshima, who were statistically tipped to be winning the league this season had crumbled with just one win in their last five matches.

Their 1-0 deficit to visitors Kyoto Sanga hit the final nail on the head- they're struggling.

Although unclear who they front runners are now, after yesterday's results Kashima Antlers look like they may finally be toppled from the top- with a surprise challenge from Machida Zelvia, who are three points off.

Kashiwa Reysol is behind them just by one point, however six teams sit level with eleven points leaving them in a dangerous position.

Kawasaki Frontale are one of those sides; it's a win or face the sheer drop to mid table.