J-League Winning Goal NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Sports

J-League Winning Goal

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SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1994
GenreSports
DeveloperGraphic Research
PublisherElectronic Arts
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesJ.League
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1994, J-League Winning Goal is a sports game developed by Graphic Research and published by Electronic Arts.

It landed about 9 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1994 include Mega Man 6, Wario's Woods and Alfred Chicken.

It is part of the J.League series. The series also appears on other systems with J-League Winning Goal (Game Boy) and J.League Soccer Prime Goal (SNES).

J-League Winning Goal supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing J-League Winning Goal is like

Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.

Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

J-League Winning Goal gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

J-League Winning Goal cheats & codes

4 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:

Player 1 Score Modifier031C:00
Player 2 Score Modifier0320:00
Seconds Modifier0317:00
Minutes Modifier0316:00

See all J-League Winning Goal cheats

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Playing NES games today

NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.

J-League Winning Goal FAQ

When did J-League Winning Goal come out on the NES?

J-League Winning Goal was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1994.

Who made J-League Winning Goal?

It was developed by Graphic Research and published by Electronic Arts.

Is J-League Winning Goal multiplayer?

Yes. J-League Winning Goal supports up to 2 players.

How long does J-League Winning Goal take to play?

As a sports game, J-League Winning Goal typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about J-League Winning Goal on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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