We are pleased to announce that Kashima Antlers Youth has won the Prince Takamado Trophy JFA U-18 Football Premier League 2025 EAST and qualified for the Prince Takamado Trophy JFA U-18 Football Premier League 2025 Final.
Antlers Youth secured a 3-2 victory against Kawasaki Frontale U-18 in the 19th round on Saturday, November 22nd, bringing their total points to 44. Following results from other matches held on Sunday, November 23rd, and Monday (holiday), November 24th, they clinched the top spot with three games remaining, marking their third EAST championship in seven years, and first since the 2018 season.
As the EAST champions, Antlers Youth will compete in the Prince Takamado Trophy JFA U-18 Football Premier League 2025 Final, vying for the true Japan championship in the U-18 generation. They will face the WEST champions at Saitama Stadium 2002 on Sunday, December 21st.
We ask for your continued support of Kashima Antlers Youth!
■Prince Takamado Trophy JFA U-18 Football Premier League 2025 EAST Standings (as of the end of the 19th round)
| Rank | Team Name | Points | Games Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kashima Antlers Youth | 44 | 19 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 41 | 22 | +19 |
| 2 | Aomori Yamada High School | 34 | 19 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 35 | 18 | +17 |
| 3 | Maebashi Ikuei High School | 33 | 19 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 31 | 26 | +5 |
| 4 | FC Tokyo U-18 | 32 | 19 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 38 | 30 | +8 |
| 5 | Ryutsu Keizai University Kashiwa High School | 31 | 19 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 34 | 25 | +9 |
| 6 | Tokyo Verdy Youth | 28 | 19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 38 | 28 | +10 |
| 7 | Kawasaki Frontale U-18 | 27 | 19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 39 | 42 | -3 |
| 8 | Yokohama FC Youth | 27 | 19 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 26 | 32 | -6 |
| 9 | Kashiwa Reysol U-18 | 24 | 19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 25 | 29 | -4 |
| 10 | Shohei High School | 21 | 19 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 24 | 36 | -12 |
| 11 | Urawa Reds Youth | 18 | 19 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 24 | 37 | -13 |
| 12 | Ichiritsu Funabashi High School | 3 | 19 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 20 | 50 | -30 |
Click here for all Prince Takamado Trophy JFA U-18 Football Premier League 2025 match results
■Prince Takamado Trophy JFA U-18 Football Premier League 2025 Final Schedule
【Tournament Overview】
December 21, 2025 (Sunday) Kick-off at 13:30
Kashima Antlers Youth (EAST champions) vs WEST champions
Saitama Stadium 2002
For tournament information, please visit the Japan Football Association official website.