NPFL 2026/2027
NigeriaSeason 2026/2027
About the league: NPFL
NPFL is a football league from Nigeria that we track match by match. 20 teams are competing in the 2026/2027 season; Rivers United lead the table with 16 points. The average is 2.41 goals per game; both teams find the net (BTTS) in 46% of matches. The campaign runs from 28 August 2026 to 30 May 2027.
NPFL 2026/2027: season in numbers
Season picture
In the 2026/2027 season, 82 NPFL matches have been completed. Rivers United leads the table with 16 points.
Goal tempo
Average goals: 2.41. BTTS: 46%. Over 2.5: 41%. Clean-sheet matches: 54%.
Result split
Home wins: 61%. Draws: 30%. Away wins: 9%.
Team rankings
Bendel Insurance has the league's highest goals-per-match average at 1.75. Both teams scored in 75% of Bendel Insurance's matches.
League table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Rivers United | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 13:2 | +11 | 16 | 2.00 | WDDWD |
| 2 |  Plateau United | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 13:8 | +5 | 14 | 1.75 | WDWLW |
| 3 |  Enugu Rangers | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 12:8 | +4 | 14 | 2.00 | WLWWD |
| 4 |  Doma United | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 11:11 | 0 | 14 | 1.56 | DLWLD |
| 5 |  Barau | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 12:9 | +3 | 13 | 1.63 | DWDLD |
| 6 |  Ikorodu City | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 10:7 | +3 | 12 | 1.50 | LWDLW |
| 7 |  Sporting Lagos | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 10:9 | +1 | 12 | 1.50 | WDDDW |
| 8 |  Bendel Insurance | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 14:13 | +1 | 12 | 1.50 | LWLWL |
| 9 |  Katsina United | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 10:11 | -1 | 12 | 1.50 | LWDDW |
| 10 |  Nasarawa United | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7:6 | +1 | 11 | 1.57 | DLWDW |
| 11 |  Kwara United | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 10:10 | 0 | 11 | 1.22 | WLWLD |
| 12 |  Kano Pillars | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 11:11 | 0 | 11 | 1.38 | DDDDL |
| 13 |  Shooting Stars | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 10:12 | -2 | 11 | 1.22 | LDDLW |
| 14 |  Warri Wolves | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 6:7 | -1 | 10 | 1.25 | DWLLW |
| 15 |  Abia Warriors | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 9:12 | -3 | 10 | 1.11 | LWLDD |
| 16 |  Niger Tornadoes | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6:7 | -1 | 9 | 1.13 | LDLWD |
| 17 |  Kun Khalifat | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8:15 | -7 | 9 | 1.00 | LWLWD |
| 18 |  Ranchers Bees | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10:13 | -3 | 8 | 0.89 | LDLDL |
| 19 |  Enyimba | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 11:14 | -3 | 7 | 0.88 | LDWWL |
| 20 |  Inter Lagos | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5:13 | -8 | 5 | 0.63 | WDLDL |
League statistics
Season 2026/2027 statistics are based on 82 completed matches.
Goal-count distribution
Team rankings
Compare teams by goals per match, BTTS, Over 2.5, clean sheets and corners across completed league matches.
Best attack
Goals scored per match
- 1Bendel Insurance1.75
- 2Enugu Rangers1.71
- 3Rivers United1.63
- 4Plateau United1.63
- 5Barau1.50
Best defence
Goals conceded per match (lower is better)
- 1Rivers United0.25
- 2Nasarawa United0.86
- 3Ikorodu City0.88
- 4Niger Tornadoes0.88
- 5Warri Wolves0.88
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1Bendel Insurance75%
- 2Kano Pillars63%
- 3Barau63%
- 4Katsina United63%
- 5Enugu Rangers57%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1Bendel Insurance88%
- 2Ranchers Bees67%
- 3Kano Pillars50%
- 4Barau50%
- 5Enyimba50%
Most clean sheets
Matches without conceding
Most corners
Corners per match
- 1Sporting Lagos5.4
- 2Niger Tornadoes5.3
- 3Plateau United5.1
- 4Doma United4.6
- 5Enyimba4.5
League style
See whether this league tends to produce fast, open or physical matches and how much home advantage matters.
Compared with other leagues, NPFL sits Below average for match pace, Close to average for chance quality and Below average for openness. Home advantage is Above average, match intensity Below average, and competitive balance Above average.
Player leaders
Season leaders based on recorded player data.
Top scorers
Top assists
Most minutes
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 | Shooting Stars | 8 | 1.30 | 1.08 | +0.22 | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| 2 | Enyimba | 7 | 1.87 | 1.47 | +0.40 | 11 | 6 | -5 |
| 3 | Ikorodu City | 6 | 1.53 | 1.06 | +0.47 | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| 4 | Plateau United | 7 | 1.44 | 1.38 | +0.05 | 10 | 13 | +3 |
| 5 | Barau | 5 | 1.78 | 1.03 | +0.74 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 6 | Doma United | 5 | 1.88 | 1.27 | +0.61 | 9 | 12 | +3 |
| 7 | Sporting Lagos | 8 | 1.26 | 1.81 | -0.54 | 9 | 12 | +3 |
| 8 | Rivers United | 4 | 1.66 | 0.85 | +0.81 | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| 9 | Niger Tornadoes | 5 | 1.82 | 1.42 | +0.40 | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| 10 | Ranchers Bees | 6 | 1.33 | 1.42 | -0.09 | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| 11 | Inter Lagos | 6 | 1.18 | 1.79 | -0.61 | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| 12 | Nasarawa United | 3 | 1.53 | 1.20 | +0.32 | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| 13 | Kano Pillars | 4 | 1.55 | 1.60 | -0.05 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 14 | Abia Warriors | 4 | 1.17 | 1.42 | -0.25 | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| 15 | Bendel Insurance | 4 | 1.29 | 1.59 | -0.30 | 5 | 0 | -5 |
| 16 | Enugu Rangers | 3 | 1.00 | 1.49 | -0.49 | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| 17 | Katsina United | 3 | 1.26 | 1.94 | -0.68 | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| 18 | Kun Khalifat | 1 | 1.53 | 0.93 | +0.60 | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| 19 | Warri Wolves | 3 | 0.82 | 2.44 | -1.62 | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| 20 | Kwara United | 2 | 0.68 | 1.71 | -1.03 | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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.
Matches and fixtures
Results and upcoming matches - switch rounds with arrows or the list.
Competition fixtures
Round 3
FAQ
How many teams play in NPFL?
The 2026/2027 season of NPFL includes 20 teams.
When does the 2026/2027 NPFL season start and end?
The 2026/2027 NPFL season runs from 28 August 2026 to 30 May 2027.
How many matchweeks does the NPFL season have?
The 2026/2027 NPFL season spans 38 matchweeks.
Who leads the NPFL table?
Rivers United leads NPFL with 16 points.
Which team scores the most goals in NPFL?
Bendel Insurance has the strongest attack in NPFL, scoring 1.75 goals per match.
Which team has the best defence in NPFL?
Rivers United concedes the fewest goals in NPFL, 0.25 per match.
How many goals are scored on average in NPFL?
NPFL averages 2.41 goals per match.
How often does Over 2.5 land in NPFL?
Over 2.5 lands in 41% of NPFL matches.
How often do both teams score in NPFL?
BTTS lands in 46% of NPFL matches.
Do home teams have an advantage in NPFL?
Home teams win 61% of matches in NPFL.
Who is the top scorer in NPFL?
Josepe Junior Atule, Chukwuemeka Obioma and Kayode Oke Solomon share top spot in the recorded NPFL scoring table for 2026/2027, with 3 goals each.