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Nigeria Professional Football League 2026/27
Teams
20
Games played
81
Goals
197
Goals per game
2.43
Leader
Enugu Rangers
NPFL: how it stands
It is tight at the summit: Enugu Rangers have 17 points after 8 games, with Rivers United FC a single point back. Enugu Rangers and Rivers United FC currently hold the Champions League places. The pick of the upcoming games is Rivers United FC v Barau (2nd v 4th) on Sunday 18 October at 16:00 (UK time). The most one-sided result of the last few days: Plateau United 4-0 Kano Pillars.
Matches of the day · Sat 17 Oct
UK timeNo matches from these competitions on this day.
Upcoming fixtures
UK timeSat 17 Oct
Sun 18 Oct
Sun 25 Oct
Abia Warriors
Niger Tornadoes
Barau
Kwara UnitedLatest results
All results →Fri 16 Oct
Sun 11 Oct
Sat 10 Oct
Table 2026-27
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Enugu Rangers | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | +5 | 17 | WLWWD |
| 2 |  Rivers United FC | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | +11 | 16 | WDDWD |
| 3 |  Plateau United | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +5 | 14 | WDWLW |
| 4 | Barau | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 13 | DWDLD |
| 5 |  Doma United | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 13 | LDLWL |
| 6 |  Ikorodu City | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | +3 | 12 | LWDLW |
| 7 |  Bendel Insurance | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | +1 | 12 | LWLWL |
| 8 |  Sporting Lagos | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 12 | WDDDW |
| 9 |  Katsina United | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | -1 | 12 | LWDDW |
| 10 |  Kano Pillars | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 11 | DDDDL |
Fri 16 Oct
Sun 11 Oct
Sat 10 Oct
Fri 9 Oct
Wed 7 Oct
Sun 4 Oct
Sat 3 Oct
Wed 30 Sept
Warri Wolves FC0Enugu Rangers1Sporting Lagos0Ikorodu City0Katsina United1Rivers United FC1
Enyimba4
Shooting Stars2Mon 28 Sept
Ranchers Bees0Rivers United FC0Sun 27 Sept
Warri Wolves FC1Shooting Stars0Plateau United2
Inter Lagos0
Nasarawa United1Niger Tornadoes0
Kun Khalifat1Kwara United0Katsina United2Doma United1Kano Pillars0Enyimba0Ikorodu City2Enugu Rangers0Abia Warriors3Bendel Insurance0Sat 26 Sept
Sporting Lagos1Barau1Thu 24 Sept
Rivers United FC5Kun Khalifat0Wed 23 Sept
Shooting Stars2Katsina United0Niger Tornadoes0Warri Wolves FC0Kwara United2Nasarawa United1Sat 17 Oct
Sun 18 Oct
Sun 25 Oct
Abia WarriorsNiger TornadoesBarauKwara UnitedBendel InsuranceRivers United FCIkorodu CityShooting StarsKatsina UnitedPlateau UnitedKun KhalifatInter LagosNasarawa UnitedEnyimbaRanchers BeesDoma UnitedWarri Wolves FCKano PillarsSat 31 Oct
Doma UnitedIkorodu CitySun 1 Nov
EnyimbaKun KhalifatInter LagosRanchers BeesKano PillarsNasarawa UnitedKatsina UnitedSporting LagosKwara UnitedBendel InsuranceNiger TornadoesBarauPlateau UnitedWarri Wolves FCRivers United FCEnugu RangersShooting StarsAbia WarriorsSat 7 Nov
Sporting LagosRivers United FCSun 8 Nov
Abia WarriorsDoma UnitedBarauShooting StarsBendel InsuranceNiger TornadoesEnugu RangersKwara UnitedIkorodu CityInter LagosKun KhalifatKano PillarsNasarawa UnitedPlateau UnitedRanchers BeesEnyimbaWarri Wolves FCKatsina UnitedSat 14 Nov
Doma UnitedBarauSun 15 Nov
EnyimbaIkorodu CityInter LagosAbia WarriorsKano PillarsRanchers BeesKatsina UnitedNasarawa UnitedKwara UnitedRivers United FCNiger TornadoesEnugu RangersPlateau UnitedKun KhalifatShooting StarsBendel InsuranceWarri Wolves FCSporting LagosSat 21 Nov
Ikorodu CityKano PillarsSun 22 Nov
Abia WarriorsEnyimbaBarauInter Lagos| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enugu Rangers | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | +5 | 17 | WLWWD |
| 2 | Rivers United FC | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | +11 | 16 | WDDWD |
| 3 | Plateau United | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +5 | 14 | WDWLW |
| 4 | Barau | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 13 | DWDLD |
| 5 | Doma United | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 13 | LDLWL |
| 6 | Ikorodu City | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | +3 | 12 | LWDLW |
| 7 | Bendel Insurance | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | +1 | 12 | LWLWL |
| 8 | Sporting Lagos | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 12 | WDDDW |
| 9 | Katsina United | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | -1 | 12 | LWDDW |
| 10 | Kano Pillars | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 11 | DDDDL |
| 11 | Nasarawa United | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 11 | DLWDW |
| 12 | Shooting Stars | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 11 | LDDLW |
| 13 | Kwara United | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 10 | LWLWL |
| 14 | Warri Wolves FC | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -1 | 10 | DWLLW |
| 15 | Niger Tornadoes | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -1 | 9 | LDLWD |
| 16 | Abia Warriors | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -3 | 9 | WLWLD |
| 17 | Ranchers Bees | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 8 | LDLDL |
| 18 | Kun Khalifat | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -7 | 8 | LLWLW |
| 19 | Enyimba | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -3 | 7 | LDWWL |
| 20 | Inter Lagos | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -8 | 5 | WDLDL |
Top placesBottom placesSource: ESPN
Table zones
- Champions League (1-2)
- Relegation (17-20)
NPFL: frequently asked questions
Who is top of the NPFL?
It is tight at the summit: Enugu Rangers have 17 points after 8 games, with Rivers United FC a single point back.
When is the next NPFL matchweek?
It starts tomorrow with Doma United v Kun Khalifat at 16:00 (UK time).
Who is in the NPFL relegation zone?
Ranchers Bees, Kun Khalifat, Enyimba and Inter Lagos, from 17th to 20th.
How many goals per game are scored in the Nigeria Professional Football League?
197 goals in 81 games: 2.43 per game.