National Soccer League 2026/2027
RwandaSeason 2026/2027
About the league: National Soccer League
This page gathers the statistics for National Soccer League, a football league in Rwanda. The 2026/2027 campaign brings together 18 teams — Gicumbi top the table on 9 points. Fans see 1.68 goals per match on average, with BTTS landing in 23% of games. The schedule covers matches from 4 September 2026 to 28 May 2027.
National Soccer League 2026/2027: season in numbers
Season picture
In the 2026/2027 season, 31 National Soccer League matches have been completed. Gicumbi leads the table with 9 points.
Goal tempo
Average goals: 1.68. BTTS: 23%. Over 2.5: 19%. Clean-sheet matches: 77%.
Result split
Home wins: 42%. Draws: 26%. Away wins: 32%.
Team rankings
APR has the league's highest goals-per-match average at 4.00. Both teams scored in 100% of APR's matches.
League table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Gicumbi | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5:3 | +2 | 9 | 2.25 | WWWL |
| 2 |  Amagaju | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7:3 | +4 | 7 | 1.40 | WLDLW |
| 3 |  Marines | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8:4 | +4 | 7 | 1.75 | WLDW |
| 4 |  Mukura | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5:3 | +2 | 7 | 1.75 | WLWD |
| 5 |  Gorilla | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2:1 | +1 | 7 | 1.75 | WLWD |
| 6 |  Etincelles | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2:6 | -4 | 7 | 1.40 | DWWLL |
| 7 |  Bugesera | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:1 | +3 | 6 | 2.00 | LWW |
| 8 |  Sunrise | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3:6 | -3 | 6 | 1.20 | DDWDL |
| 9 |  Kiyovu Sports | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1:2 | -1 | 4 | 1.00 | LLWD |
| 10 |  Police | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2:3 | -1 | 4 | 1.00 | LWLD |
| 11 |  AS Kigali | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1:4 | -3 | 4 | 1.00 | LDLW |
| 12 |  Gasogi United | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2:5 | -3 | 4 | 1.00 | LWDL |
| 13 |  Al Hilal Omdurman | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | +2 | 3 | 3.00 | W |
| 14 |  APR | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:2 | +2 | 3 | 3.00 | W |
| 15 |  Musanze | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1:2 | -1 | 3 | 1.00 | WLL |
| 16 |  Etoile de l'Est | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2:5 | -3 | 2 | 0.50 | LDLD |
| 17 |  Al Merreikh | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 | 1 | 1.00 | D |
| 18 |  Rayon Sports | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 1 | 0.50 | DL |
League statistics
Season 2026/2027 statistics are based on 31 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
- 1APR4.00
- 2Marines2.00
- 3Al Hilal Omdurman2.00
- 4Amagaju1.40
- 5Bugesera1.33
Best defence
Goals conceded per match (lower is better)
- 1Al Merreikh0.00
- 2Al Hilal Omdurman0.00
- 3Gorilla0.25
- 4Bugesera0.33
- 5Kiyovu Sports0.50
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1APR100%
- 2Mukura50%
- 3Gicumbi50%
- 4Etoile de l'Est50%
- 5Rayon Sports50%
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 sits Below average for match pace, Above average for chance quality and Below average for openness. Home advantage is Close to average, match intensity Below average, and competitive balance 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 | Marines | 4 | 1.80 | 1.31 | +0.49 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2 | Amagaju | 5 | 1.49 | 1.36 | +0.13 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 3 | Etincelles | 5 | 1.31 | 1.37 | -0.07 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 4 | Kiyovu Sports | 4 | 1.56 | 1.35 | +0.21 | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| 5 | Gicumbi | 4 | 1.32 | 1.21 | +0.11 | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| 6 | Police | 4 | 1.13 | 1.08 | +0.05 | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| 7 | Gasogi United | 3 | 1.69 | 1.47 | +0.22 | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| 8 | Etoile de l'Est | 4 | 1.15 | 1.22 | -0.07 | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| 9 | Mukura | 4 | 1.16 | 1.37 | -0.21 | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| 10 | Musanze | 3 | 1.48 | 1.57 | -0.09 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| 11 | Sunrise | 3 | 1.60 | 1.73 | -0.13 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 12 | Bugesera | 3 | 1.40 | 1.60 | -0.20 | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| 13 | Gorilla | 4 | 0.90 | 1.52 | -0.62 | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| 14 | AS Kigali | 4 | 0.74 | 1.40 | -0.66 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 15 | Rayon Sports | 1 | 1.88 | 0.79 | +1.09 | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| 16 | Al Hilal Omdurman | 1 | 1.76 | 0.67 | +1.09 | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| 17 | Al Merreikh | 1 | 1.48 | 0.58 | +0.90 | 2 | 1 | -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.
Matches and fixtures
Results and upcoming matches - switch rounds with arrows or the list.
Competition fixtures
Round 1
FAQ
How many teams play in National Soccer League?
The 2026/2027 season of National Soccer League includes 18 teams.
When does the 2026/2027 National Soccer League season start and end?
The 2026/2027 National Soccer League season runs from 4 September 2026 to 28 May 2027.
How many matchweeks does the National Soccer League season have?
The 2026/2027 National Soccer League season spans 34 matchweeks.
Who leads the National Soccer League table?
Gicumbi leads National Soccer League with 9 points.
Which team scores the most goals in National Soccer League?
APR has the strongest attack in National Soccer League, scoring 4.00 goals per match.
Which team has the best defence in National Soccer League?
Al Merreikh concedes the fewest goals in National Soccer League, 0.00 per match.
How many goals are scored on average in National Soccer League?
National Soccer League averages 1.68 goals per match.
How often does Over 2.5 land in National Soccer League?
Over 2.5 lands in 19% of National Soccer League matches.
How often do both teams score in National Soccer League?
BTTS lands in 23% of National Soccer League matches.
Do home teams have an advantage in National Soccer League?
Home teams win 42% of matches in National Soccer League.