This season is likely to be the first ever that they have been able to survive two consecutive seasons in the top division .
Kyoto hold the dubious distinction of being the only team to have been relegated three times from J1 .
This season is likely to be the first ever that they have been able to survive two consecutive seasons in the top division , and Kyoto hold the dubious distinction of being the only team to have been relegated three times from J1 .