 The Series finished 1-1 on aggregate following a 0-0 draw in the first leg but Kobe won on the away goals rule and replace Fukuoka in the first division.Go to J.League - 2006

In 2007, Kyoto Sanga FC defeated Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2-1 on aggregate to clinch a spot in J1 for the 2008 season.