National Soccer League 2026/2027: standings, schedule and stats
RwandaSeason 2026/2027
About the league: National Soccer League
This page covers the National Soccer League season in Rwanda. The 2026/2027 field includes 18 teams, and Gicumbi sits atop the standings with 9 points. Teams combine for 1.54 goals per game on average, while BTTS occurs in 23% of games. The schedule runs from September 4, 2026 through May 28, 2027.
National Soccer League 2026/2027: season in numbers
Season overview
26 games have been completed in the 2026/2027 National Soccer League season. Gicumbi leads the standings with 9 points.
Scoring trends
Games average 1.54 goals. Both teams score in 23% of games. 15% finish with at least three goals. At least one team keeps a clean sheet in 77% of games.
Home, draw and away results
Home teams win 46% of games. 23% end in a draw. Road teams win 31% of games.
Team leaders
APR has the league's highest scoring average at 4.00 goals per game. Both teams scored in 100% of APR's games.
Standings
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Gicumbi | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5:3 | +2 | 9 | 2.25 | WWWL |
| 2 |  Etincelles | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2:2 | 0 | 7 | 1.75 | DWWL |
| 3 |  Mukura | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | +2 | 6 | 2.00 | WLW |
| 4 |  Gorilla | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2:1 | +1 | 6 | 2.00 | WLW |
| 5 |  Sunrise | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3:2 | +1 | 6 | 1.50 | DDWD |
| 6 |  Amagaju | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3:3 | 0 | 4 | 1.00 | WLDL |
| 7 |  Marines | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:4 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 | WLD |
| 8 |  Kiyovu Sports | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1:2 | -1 | 4 | 1.00 | LLWD |
| 9 |  Gasogi United | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | -1 | 4 | 1.33 | LWD |
| 10 |  AS Kigali | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1:4 | -3 | 4 | 1.00 | LDLW |
| 11 |  Al Hilal Omdurman | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | +2 | 3 | 3.00 | W |
| 12 |  APR | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:2 | +2 | 3 | 3.00 | W |
| 13 |  Bugesera | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:1 | +1 | 3 | 1.50 | LW |
| 14 |  Musanze | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1:2 | -1 | 3 | 1.00 | WLL |
| 15 |  Police | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:3 | -1 | 3 | 1.00 | LWL |
| 16 |  Al Merreikh | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 | 1 | 1.00 | D |
| 17 |  Rayon Sports | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 1 | 0.50 | DL |
| 18 |  Etoile de l'Est | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1:4 | -3 | 1 | 0.33 | LDL |
League statistics
The 2026/2027 season stats cover 26 completed games.
Goal-count distribution
Team rankings
Compare teams by goals per game, BTTS, Over 2.5, clean sheets and corners across completed league games.
Best defense
Goals allowed per game (lower is better)
- 1Al Merreikh0.00
- 2Al Hilal Omdurman0.00
- 3Gorilla0.33
- 4Sunrise0.50
- 5Etincelles0.50
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1APR100%
- 2Sunrise50%
- 3Gicumbi50%
- 4Rayon Sports50%
- 5Mukura33%
Most clean sheets
Games without allowing a goal
League style
See whether this league tends to produce fast, open or physical matches and how much home advantage matters.
Compared with other leagues, National Soccer League rates below average for game pace, above average for chance quality and below average for openness. Home advantage is close to average, game intensity is below average, and competitive balance is below average.
xG table and expected points
Compare team results with the quality of chances they create and allow.
| # | Team | M | xGxG - expected goals, the quality of scoring chances. | xGAxGA - expected goals allowed to opponents. | xGD | xPtsxPts - expected points calculated from xG. | Pts | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kiyovu Sports | 4 | 1.56 | 1.35 | +0.21 | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| 2 | Gicumbi | 4 | 1.32 | 1.21 | +0.11 | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| 3 | Etincelles | 4 | 1.27 | 1.23 | +0.04 | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| 4 | Marines | 3 | 1.76 | 1.26 | +0.49 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| 5 | Amagaju | 4 | 1.22 | 1.22 | 0.00 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| 6 | Police | 3 | 1.16 | 1.18 | -0.02 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| 7 | Musanze | 3 | 1.48 | 1.57 | -0.09 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| 8 | Etoile de l'Est | 3 | 1.17 | 1.31 | -0.14 | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| 9 | Mukura | 3 | 1.23 | 1.46 | -0.22 | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| 10 | AS Kigali | 4 | 0.74 | 1.40 | -0.66 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 11 | Gasogi United | 2 | 1.71 | 1.30 | +0.41 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 12 | Sunrise | 2 | 1.43 | 1.30 | +0.14 | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| 13 | Gorilla | 3 | 0.93 | 1.67 | -0.74 | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| 14 | Rayon Sports | 1 | 1.88 | 0.79 | +1.09 | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| 15 | Al Hilal Omdurman | 1 | 1.76 | 0.67 | +1.09 | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| 16 | Al Merreikh | 1 | 1.48 | 0.58 | +0.90 | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| 17 | Bugesera | 2 | 1.20 | 1.58 | -0.37 | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| 18 | APR | 1 | 1.96 | 2.01 | -0.05 | 1 | 3 | +2 |
xGxG (expected goals) — how many goals a team should score from the quality of its chances. = xG means expected goals. xPts are calculated from each match xG with a Poisson distribution. The delta column: positive (yellow) means more points than performance suggests; negative (green) means the team plays better than the table shows.
Games and schedule
Results and upcoming games - switch rounds with the arrows or the list.
League schedule
Round 1
FAQ
How many teams play in National Soccer League?
National Soccer League has 18 teams in the 2026/2027 season.
When does the 2026/2027 National Soccer League season start and end?
The 2026/2027 National Soccer League schedule runs from September 4, 2026 through May 28, 2027.
How many rounds are in the National Soccer League season?
The 2026/2027 National Soccer League schedule covers 34 rounds.
Who leads the National Soccer League standings?
Gicumbi leads National Soccer League with 9 points.
Which team scores the most goals in National Soccer League?
APR has the league's highest scoring average at 4.00 goals per game.
Which team has the best defense in National Soccer League?
Al Merreikh allows the fewest goals in National Soccer League, at 0.00 per game.
How many goals are scored per game in National Soccer League?
National Soccer League games average 1.54 goals.
How often do National Soccer League games finish Over 2.5 goals?
15% of National Soccer League games finish with at least three goals.
How often do both teams score in National Soccer League?
Both teams score in 23% of National Soccer League games.
How often do home teams win in National Soccer League?
Home teams win 46% of National Soccer League games.
What does xG show in National Soccer League stats?
Expected goals (xG) estimates the quality of scoring chances. The National Soccer League xG table compares each team's xG, expected goals against (xGA) and expected points (xPts) from completed games in the selected season.