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; Doma United lead the table with 3 points. The average is 2.70 goals per game; both teams find the net (BTTS) in 70% 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, 10 NPFL matches have been completed. Doma United leads the table with 3 points.
Goal tempo
Average goals: 2.70. BTTS: 70%. Over 2.5: 60%. Clean-sheet matches: 30%.
Result split
Home wins: 70%. Draws: 30%. Away wins: 0%.
Team rankings
Ikorodu City has the league's highest goals-per-match average at 3.00. Both teams scored in 100% of Shooting Stars's matches.
League table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Doma United | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | +2 | 3 | 3.00 | W |
| 2 |  Rivers United | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | +2 | 3 | 3.00 | W |
| 3 |  Barau | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | +2 | 3 | 3.00 | W |
| 4 |  Ikorodu City | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | +2 | 3 | 3.00 | W |
| 5 |  Bendel Insurance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | +1 | 3 | 3.00 | W |
| 6 |  Niger Tornadoes | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | +1 | 3 | 3.00 | W |
| 7 |  Shooting Stars | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | +1 | 3 | 3.00 | W |
| 8 |  Abia Warriors | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 | 1 | 1.00 | D |
| 9 |  Kun Khalifat | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 | 1 | 1.00 | D |
| 10 |  Enugu Rangers | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 | 1.00 | D |
| 11 |  Katsina United | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 | 1.00 | D |
| 12 |  Kano Pillars | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 0 | 1 | 1.00 | D |
| 13 |  Kwara United | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 0 | 1 | 1.00 | D |
| 14 |  Enyimba | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 0 | 0.00 | L |
| 15 |  Inter Lagos | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 0 | 0.00 | L |
| 16 |  Warri Wolves | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 0 | 0.00 | L |
| 17 |  Plateau United | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | -2 | 0 | 0.00 | L |
| 18 |  Sporting Lagos | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | -2 | 0 | 0.00 | L |
| 19 |  Nasarawa United | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | -2 | 0 | 0.00 | L |
| 20 |  Ranchers Bees | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | -2 | 0 | 0.00 | L |
League statistics
Season 2026/2027 statistics are based on 10 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
- 1Ikorodu City3.00
- 2Barau3.00
- 3Rivers United2.00
- 4Shooting Stars2.00
- 5Kwara United2.00
Best defence
Goals conceded per match (lower is better)
- 1Rivers United0.00
- 2Abia Warriors0.00
- 3Kun Khalifat0.00
- 4Doma United0.00
- 5Shooting Stars1.00
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1Shooting Stars100%
- 2Inter Lagos100%
- 3Ikorodu City100%
- 4Ranchers Bees100%
- 5Kwara United100%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1Shooting Stars100%
- 2Inter Lagos100%
- 3Ikorodu City100%
- 4Ranchers Bees100%
- 5Kwara United100%
Most clean sheets
Matches without conceding
Most corners
Corners per match
- 1Doma United14.0
- 2Rivers United8.0
- 3Ikorodu City5.0
- 4Niger Tornadoes5.0
- 5Enyimba5.0
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 | Rivers United | 1 | 2.22 | 0.41 | +1.81 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2 | Niger Tornadoes | 1 | 2.50 | 1.06 | +1.44 | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| 3 | Doma United | 1 | 2.25 | 1.38 | +0.87 | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| 4 | Ikorodu City | 1 | 1.88 | 1.09 | +0.79 | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| 5 | Shooting Stars | 1 | 0.88 | 0.38 | +0.50 | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| 6 | Inter Lagos | 1 | 0.38 | 0.88 | -0.50 | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| 7 | Ranchers Bees | 1 | 1.09 | 1.88 | -0.79 | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| 8 | Sporting Lagos | 1 | 1.38 | 2.25 | -0.87 | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| 9 | Enyimba | 1 | 1.06 | 2.50 | -1.44 | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| 10 | Plateau United | 1 | 0.41 | 2.22 | -1.81 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 2
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?
Doma United leads NPFL with 3 points.
Which team scores the most goals in NPFL?
Ikorodu City has the strongest attack in NPFL, scoring 3.00 goals per match.
Which team has the best defence in NPFL?
Rivers United concedes the fewest goals in NPFL, 0.00 per match.
How many goals are scored on average in NPFL?
NPFL averages 2.70 goals per match.
How often does Over 2.5 land in NPFL?
Over 2.5 lands in 60% of NPFL matches.
How often do both teams score in NPFL?
BTTS lands in 70% of NPFL matches.
Do home teams have an advantage in NPFL?
Home teams win 70% of matches in NPFL.