Nigeria Professional Football League table 2026/27

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Enugu RangersEnugu Rangers8521+517
2Rivers United FCRivers United FC8440+1116
3Plateau UnitedPlateau United8422+514
4BarauBarau8341+313
5Doma UnitedDoma United8413013
6Ikorodu CityIkorodu City8332+312
7Bendel InsuranceBendel Insurance8404+112
8Sporting LagosSporting Lagos8332+112
9Katsina UnitedKatsina United8332-112
10Kano PillarsKano Pillars8251011
11Nasarawa UnitedNasarawa United8323011
12Kwara UnitedKwara United8314010
13Warri Wolves FCWarri Wolves FC8314-110
14Ranchers BeesRanchers Bees9234-19
15Niger TornadoesNiger Tornadoes8233-19
16Abia WarriorsAbia Warriors8233-39
17Shooting StarsShooting Stars9234-49
18Kun KhalifatKun Khalifat8224-78
19EnyimbaEnyimba8215-37
20Inter LagosInter Lagos8125-85

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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. Shooting Stars, Kun Khalifat, Enyimba and Inter Lagos are in the relegation zone. The pick of the upcoming games is Rivers United FC v Barau (2nd v 4th) on Sunday 18 October at 16:00 (UK time).

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.

Who is in the NPFL relegation zone?

Shooting Stars, Kun Khalifat, Enyimba and Inter Lagos, from 17th to 20th.

Who is in the NPFL Champions League places?

Enugu Rangers and Rivers United FC.

How many teams are in the NPFL?

20 teams in this season's table.