Football · Nigeria
Nigeria Professional Football League 2026/27
Teams
20
Games played
95
Goals
222
Goals per game
2.34
Leader
Rivers United FC
NPFL: how it stands
Rivers United FC and Enugu Rangers are level at the top on 17 points after 10 games, with Rivers United FC ahead on goal difference. Rivers United FC and Enugu Rangers currently hold the Champions League places. The standout fixture: Rivers United FC host Enugu Rangers, first against second, on Sunday 1 November at 15:00 (UK time). Rivers United FC are coming off a draw in their last game (Rivers United FC 0-0 Barau).
Matches of the day · Wed 14 Oct
UK timeNo matches from these competitions on this day.
No matches from these competitions on this day.
Upcoming fixtures
UK timeSun 25 Oct
Fri 30 Oct
Sat 31 Oct
Sun 1 Nov
Latest results
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Table 2026-27
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Rivers United FC | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | +10 | 17 | DDWDD |
| 2 |  Enugu Rangers | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | +5 | 17 | WLWWD |
| 3 |  Nasarawa United | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | +3 | 17 | LWDWW |
| 4 |  Plateau United | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | +4 | 15 | WLWLD |
| 5 |  Barau | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 | +3 | 15 | WDLDD |
| 6 |  Bendel Insurance | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | +2 | 15 | LWLWL |
| 7 |  Sporting Lagos | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | +2 | 15 | DDDWW |
| 8 |  Kano Pillars | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 | +1 | 15 | DDDLW |
| 9 |  Doma United | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 14 | DLWLD |
| 10 |  Katsina United | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | -2 | 13 | DDWLD |
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Warri Wolves FC3
Inter Lagos1Sporting Lagos2Bendel Insurance1Plateau United4Kano Pillars0Nasarawa United2Doma United0
Kun Khalifat2
Shooting Stars0Barau2Enugu Rangers2
Abia Warriors0Rivers United FC0Sat 10 Oct
Ranchers Bees0
Niger Tornadoes0
Ikorodu City2
Kwara United0Fri 9 Oct
Katsina United4
Enyimba2Wed 7 Oct
Shooting Stars0Kano Pillars0Sun 4 Oct
Shooting Stars0Nasarawa United0Rivers United FC2Ikorodu City0Kwara United2Ranchers Bees1Inter Lagos1Katsina United1Enyimba2Plateau United0Enugu Rangers3Abia Warriors1Doma United1Warri Wolves FC0Bendel Insurance4Barau1Niger Tornadoes1Kun Khalifat0Sat 3 Oct
Kano Pillars1Sporting Lagos1Wed 30 Sept
Warri Wolves FC0Enugu Rangers1Sporting Lagos0Ikorodu City0Katsina United1Rivers United FC1Enyimba4Shooting Stars2Mon 28 Sept
Ranchers Bees0Rivers United FC0Sun 27 Sept
Warri Wolves FC1Shooting Stars0Plateau United2Inter Lagos0Sun 25 Oct
Fri 30 Oct
Sat 31 Oct
Sun 1 Nov
Sat 7 Nov
Sporting LagosRivers United FCSun 8 Nov
Abia WarriorsDoma UnitedBarauShooting StarsBendel InsuranceNiger TornadoesEnugu RangersKwara UnitedIkorodu CityInter LagosKun KhalifatKano PillarsNasarawa UnitedPlateau UnitedRanchers BeesEnyimbaWarri Wolves FCKatsina UnitedWed 11 Nov
Enugu RangersBendel InsuranceSat 14 Nov
Doma UnitedBarauSun 15 Nov
EnyimbaIkorodu CityInter LagosAbia WarriorsKano PillarsRanchers BeesKatsina UnitedNasarawa UnitedKwara UnitedRivers United FCNiger TornadoesEnugu RangersPlateau UnitedKun KhalifatShooting StarsBendel InsuranceWarri Wolves FCSporting LagosWed 18 Nov
Ranchers BeesDoma UnitedSat 21 Nov
Ikorodu CityKano PillarsSun 22 Nov
Abia WarriorsEnyimbaBarauInter LagosBendel InsuranceDoma UnitedEnugu RangersShooting StarsKun KhalifatKatsina UnitedNasarawa UnitedWarri Wolves FCRanchers BeesPlateau UnitedRivers United FCNiger TornadoesSporting LagosKwara UnitedWed 25 Nov
Sporting LagosEnugu RangersSat 28 Nov
Doma UnitedEnugu RangersSun 29 Nov
EnyimbaBarau| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rivers United FC | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | +10 | 17 | DDWDD |
| 2 | Enugu Rangers | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | +5 | 17 | WLWWD |
| 3 | Nasarawa United | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | +3 | 17 | LWDWW |
| 4 | Plateau United | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | +4 | 15 | WLWLD |
| 5 | Barau | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 | +3 | 15 | WDLDD |
| 6 | Bendel Insurance | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | +2 | 15 | LWLWL |
| 7 | Sporting Lagos | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | +2 | 15 | DDDWW |
| 8 | Kano Pillars | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 | +1 | 15 | DDDLW |
| 9 | Doma United | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 14 | DLWLD |
| 10 | Katsina United | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | -2 | 13 | DDWLD |
| 11 | Ikorodu City | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | +2 | 12 | DLWLD |
| 12 | Kwara United | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 12 | WLWLD |
| 13 | Niger Tornadoes | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 12 | LWDWW |
| 14 | Warri Wolves FC | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 12 | WLLWD |
| 15 | Shooting Stars | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 11 | DDLWD |
| 16 | Abia Warriors | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | -3 | 10 | WLDDL |
| 17 | Kun Khalifat | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | -7 | 10 | LWLWD |
| 18 | Ranchers Bees | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 8 | LDLDL |
| 19 | Enyimba | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 8 | DWWLD |
| 20 | Inter Lagos | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | -10 | 6 | DLDLL |
Top placesBottom placesSource: ESPN
Table zones
- Champions League (1-2)
- Relegation (17-20)
NPFL: frequently asked questions
Who is top of the NPFL?
Rivers United FC and Enugu Rangers are level at the top on 17 points after 10 games, with Rivers United FC ahead on goal difference.
When is the next NPFL matchweek?
It starts on Friday 30 October with Niger Tornadoes v Barau at 14:00 (UK time).
Who is in the NPFL relegation zone?
Kun Khalifat, Ranchers Bees, Enyimba and Inter Lagos, from 17th to 20th.
How many goals per game are scored in the Nigeria Professional Football League?
222 goals in 95 games: 2.34 per game.