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Nigeria Professional Football League 2026/27
Teams
20
Games played
83
Goals
201
Goals per game
2.42
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 5th) tomorrow at 16:00 (UK time). The recent shock was Nasarawa United (12th) beating Doma United (4th): Nasarawa United 2-0 Doma United.
Matches of the day · Sat 24 Oct
UK time
Sporting Lagos
Enugu RangersNo matches from these competitions on this day.
Upcoming fixtures
UK timeSun 18 Oct
Sun 25 Oct
Abia Warriors
Niger Tornadoes
Barau
Kwara United
Bendel Insurance
Rivers United FC
Ikorodu City
Shooting StarsLatest results
All results →Sat 17 Oct
Fri 16 Oct
Sun 11 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 |  Doma United | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 14 | DLWLD |
| 5 | Barau | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 13 | DWDLD |
| 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 |
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Kano Pillars1Sporting Lagos1Wed 30 Sept
Warri Wolves FC0Enugu Rangers1Sporting Lagos0Ikorodu City0Katsina United1Rivers United FC1
Enyimba4Shooting 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 United0Sun 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 LagosBendel InsuranceDoma UnitedEnugu RangersShooting Stars| # | 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 | Doma United | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 14 | DLWLD |
| 5 | Barau | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 13 | DWDLD |
| 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 | Kwara United | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 11 | WLWLD |
| 12 | Nasarawa United | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 11 | DLWDW |
| 13 | Shooting Stars | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 11 | LDDLW |
| 14 | Warri Wolves FC | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -1 | 10 | DWLLW |
| 15 | Abia Warriors | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | -3 | 10 | LWLDD |
| 16 | Niger Tornadoes | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -1 | 9 | LDLWD |
| 17 | Kun Khalifat | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -7 | 9 | LWLWD |
| 18 | Ranchers Bees | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 8 | LDLDL |
| 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 Enyimba v Warri Wolves FC at 16:00 (UK time).
Who is in the NPFL relegation zone?
Kun Khalifat, Ranchers Bees, Enyimba and Inter Lagos, from 17th to 20th.
How many goals per game are scored in the Nigeria Professional Football League?
201 goals in 83 games: 2.42 per game.