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Nigeria Professional Football League 2026/27
Teams
20
Games played
89
Goals
212
Goals per game
2.38
Leader
Rivers United FC
NPFL: how it stands
Rivers United FC and Enugu Rangers are level at the top on 17 points after 9 games, with Rivers United FC ahead on goal difference. Rivers United FC and Enugu Rangers currently hold the Champions League places. The most one-sided result of the last few days: Plateau United 4-0 Kano Pillars.
Matches of the day · Thu 29 Oct
UK timeNo matches from these competitions on this day.
No matches from these competitions on this day.
Upcoming fixtures
UK timeSun 25 Oct
Sat 31 Oct
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Table 2026-27
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Rivers United FC | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | +11 | 17 | DDWDD |
| 2 |  Enugu Rangers | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | +5 | 17 | WLWWD |
| 3 |  Sporting Lagos | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | +2 | 15 | DDDWW |
| 4 |  Plateau United | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | +4 | 14 | DWLWL |
| 5 |  Barau | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | +3 | 14 | WDLDD |
| 6 |  Nasarawa United | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | +2 | 14 | LWDWW |
| 7 |  Kano Pillars | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | +1 | 14 | DDDLW |
| 8 | Doma United | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 14 | DLWLD |
| 9 | Ikorodu City | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | +2 | 12 | WDLWL |
| 10 |  Bendel Insurance | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | +1 | 12 | LWLWL |
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Shooting Stars0Nasarawa United0Rivers United FC2Ikorodu City0
Kwara United2
Ranchers Bees1
Inter Lagos1
Katsina United1
Enyimba2Plateau United0Enugu Rangers3
Abia Warriors1Doma United1
Warri Wolves FC0Bendel Insurance4Barau1
Niger Tornadoes1
Kun Khalifat0Sat 3 Oct
Kano Pillars1Sporting Lagos1Wed 30 Sept
Warri Wolves FC0Enugu Rangers1Sporting Lagos0Ikorodu City0Katsina United1Rivers United FC1Enyimba4Shooting Stars2Mon 28 Sept
Ranchers Bees0Rivers United FC0Sun 27 Sept
Warri Wolves FC1Shooting Stars0Plateau United2Inter Lagos0Nasarawa United1Niger Tornadoes0Kun Khalifat1Kwara United0Katsina United2Doma United1Sun 25 Oct
Sat 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 StarsKun KhalifatKatsina UnitedNasarawa UnitedWarri Wolves FCRanchers BeesPlateau UnitedRivers United FCNiger TornadoesSporting LagosKwara UnitedSat 28 Nov
Doma UnitedEnugu Rangers| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rivers United FC | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | +11 | 17 | DDWDD |
| 2 | Enugu Rangers | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | +5 | 17 | WLWWD |
| 3 | Sporting Lagos | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | +2 | 15 | DDDWW |
| 4 | Plateau United | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | +4 | 14 | DWLWL |
| 5 | Barau | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | +3 | 14 | WDLDD |
| 6 | Nasarawa United | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | +2 | 14 | LWDWW |
| 7 | Kano Pillars | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | +1 | 14 | DDDLW |
| 8 | Doma United | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 14 | DLWLD |
| 9 | Ikorodu City | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | +2 | 12 | WDLWL |
| 10 | Bendel Insurance | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | +1 | 12 | LWLWL |
| 11 | Niger Tornadoes | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 12 | DLWDW |
| 12 | Katsina United | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | -2 | 12 | WDDWL |
| 13 | Kwara United | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 11 | WLWLD |
| 14 | Warri Wolves FC | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | -1 | 11 | WLLWD |
| 15 | Shooting Stars | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 11 | LDDLW |
| 16 | Abia Warriors | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | -3 | 10 | LWLDD |
| 17 | Kun Khalifat | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -7 | 9 | LWLWD |
| 18 | Enyimba | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 8 | DWWLD |
| 19 | Ranchers Bees | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 8 | LDLDL |
| 20 | Inter Lagos | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | -10 | 5 | DLDLL |
Top placesBottom placesSource: ESPN
Table zones
- Champions League (1-2)
- Relegation (17-20)
NPFL: frequently asked questions
Who is top of the NPFL?
Rivers United FC and Enugu Rangers are level at the top on 17 points after 9 games, with Rivers United FC ahead on goal difference.
When is the next NPFL matchweek?
It starts on Sunday 25 October with Abia Warriors v Niger Tornadoes at 15:00 (UK time).
Who is in the NPFL relegation zone?
Kun Khalifat, Enyimba, Ranchers Bees and Inter Lagos, from 17th to 20th.
How many goals per game are scored in the Nigeria Professional Football League?
212 goals in 89 games: 2.38 per game.