NPFL
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NPFL is a football league from Nigeria that we track match by match. 20 teams are competing in the 2025/2026 season; Enugu Rangers lead the table with 68 points. The average is 2.02 goals per game; both teams find the net (BTTS) in 38% of matches. The campaign runs from 22 August 2025 to 24 May 2026.
NPFL 2025/2026: season in numbers
Season picture
In the 2025/2026 season, 379 NPFL matches have been completed. Enugu Rangers leads the table with 68 points.
Goal tempo
Average goals: 2.02. BTTS: 38%. Over 2.5: 34%. Clean-sheet matches: 62%.
Result split
Home wins: 64%. Draws: 24%. Away wins: 12%.
Team rankings
Enugu Rangers has the league's highest goals-per-match average at 1.24. Both teams scored in 55% of Remo Stars's matches.
League table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Enugu Rangers | 38 | 19 | 11 | 8 | 47:27 | +20 | 68 | 1.79 | DWWWW |
| 2 |  Rivers United | 38 | 19 | 10 | 9 | 44:31 | +13 | 67 | 1.76 | WLWWW |
| 3 |  Shooting Stars | 38 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 41:40 | +1 | 60 | 1.58 | DWWWL |
| 4 |  Ikorodu City | 38 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 43:39 | +4 | 58 | 1.53 | WLWLL |
| 5 |  Bendel Insurance | 38 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 44:38 | +6 | 56 | 1.47 | WWWLD |
| 6 |  Nasarawa United | 38 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 37:34 | +3 | 56 | 1.47 | LWLWL |
| 7 |  Abia Warriors | 38 | 16 | 7 | 15 | 31:34 | -3 | 55 | 1.45 | LWLLL |
| 8 |  Barau | 38 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 34:30 | +4 | 52 | 1.37 | WLWLW |
| 9 |  Kano Pillars | 38 | 15 | 6 | 17 | 37:39 | -2 | 51 | 1.34 | LWLWL |
| 10 |  Katsina United | 37 | 14 | 9 | 14 | 32:35 | -3 | 51 | 1.38 | LWLWL |
| 11 |  Kwara United | 38 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 35:36 | -1 | 50 | 1.32 | DWDWL |
| 12 |  Plateau United | 38 | 15 | 5 | 18 | 39:40 | -1 | 50 | 1.32 | LDLLW |
| 13 |  Enyimba | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 44:42 | +2 | 49 | 1.29 | WLWLW |
| 14 |  Kun Khalifat | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 42:43 | -1 | 49 | 1.29 | WDWWW |
| 15 |  Warri Wolves | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 36:41 | -5 | 49 | 1.29 | LLWLW |
| 16 |  Niger Tornadoes | 38 | 13 | 9 | 16 | 37:36 | +1 | 48 | 1.26 | DLDDW |
| 17 |  Remo Stars | 38 | 14 | 5 | 19 | 42:47 | -5 | 47 | 1.24 | LWLWD |
| 18 |  El Kanemi Warriors | 38 | 13 | 8 | 17 | 30:46 | -16 | 47 | 1.24 | WLLDL |
| 19 |  Bayelsa United | 38 | 11 | 10 | 17 | 37:42 | -5 | 43 | 1.13 | LLLLW |
| 20 |  Wikki Tourist | 37 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 32:44 | -12 | 39 | 1.05 | WLLLL |
League statistics
Season 2025/2026 statistics are based on 379 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
- 1Enugu Rangers1.24
- 2Rivers United1.16
- 3Bendel Insurance1.16
- 4Enyimba1.16
- 5Ikorodu City1.13
Best defence
Goals conceded per match (lower is better)
- 1Enugu Rangers0.71
- 2Barau0.79
- 3Rivers United0.82
- 4Nasarawa United0.89
- 5Abia Warriors0.89
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1Remo Stars55%
- 2Kun Khalifat50%
- 3Bayelsa United47%
- 4Bendel Insurance45%
- 5Enyimba45%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1Remo Stars45%
- 2Enyimba45%
- 3El Kanemi Warriors42%
- 4Plateau United39%
- 5Kano Pillars37%
Most clean sheets
Matches without conceding
Most corners
Corners per match
- 1Rivers United5.4
- 2Bayelsa United3.5
- 3Nasarawa United3.5
- 4Shooting Stars3.5
- 5Bendel Insurance3.3
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 | 29 | 1.46 | 1.05 | +0.40 | 48 | 50 | +2 |
| 2 | Plateau United | 30 | 1.38 | 1.29 | +0.09 | 43 | 50 | +7 |
| 3 | Nasarawa United | 27 | 1.62 | 1.34 | +0.29 | 42 | 48 | +6 |
| 4 | Remo Stars | 28 | 1.37 | 1.17 | +0.20 | 42 | 41 | -1 |
| 5 | Niger Tornadoes | 29 | 1.52 | 1.52 | 0.00 | 40 | 42 | +2 |
| 6 | Ikorodu City | 26 | 1.37 | 1.22 | +0.15 | 39 | 47 | +8 |
| 7 | Bendel Insurance | 24 | 1.50 | 1.32 | +0.18 | 36 | 33 | -3 |
| 8 | Enyimba | 25 | 1.24 | 1.22 | +0.02 | 35 | 33 | -2 |
| 9 | Shooting Stars | 24 | 1.25 | 1.18 | +0.07 | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| 10 | Bayelsa United | 27 | 1.24 | 1.50 | -0.25 | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| 11 | Wikki Tourist | 21 | 1.34 | 1.17 | +0.17 | 31 | 21 | -10 |
| 12 | Enugu Rangers | 22 | 1.32 | 1.26 | +0.06 | 31 | 41 | +10 |
| 13 | Abia Warriors | 19 | 1.41 | 1.32 | +0.09 | 27 | 32 | +5 |
| 14 | Kun Khalifat | 20 | 1.20 | 1.27 | -0.07 | 27 | 28 | +1 |
| 15 | Barau | 19 | 1.30 | 1.31 | -0.01 | 25 | 16 | -9 |
| 16 | Warri Wolves | 21 | 1.34 | 1.82 | -0.48 | 23 | 22 | -1 |
| 17 | Kwara United | 20 | 0.99 | 1.40 | -0.41 | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| 18 | Kano Pillars | 12 | 1.32 | 1.45 | -0.12 | 16 | 8 | -8 |
| 19 | Katsina United | 14 | 1.08 | 1.67 | -0.59 | 14 | 16 | +2 |
| 20 | El Kanemi Warriors | 13 | 1.04 | 1.69 | -0.65 | 13 | 2 | -11 |
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 25
FAQ
How many teams play in NPFL?
The 2025/2026 season of NPFL includes 20 teams.
When does the 2025/2026 NPFL season start and end?
The 2025/2026 NPFL season runs from 22 August 2025 to 24 May 2026.
How many matchweeks does the NPFL season have?
The 2025/2026 NPFL season spans 38 matchweeks.
Who leads the NPFL table?
Enugu Rangers leads NPFL with 68 points.
Which team scores the most goals in NPFL?
Enugu Rangers has the strongest attack in NPFL, scoring 1.24 goals per match.
Which team has the best defence in NPFL?
Enugu Rangers concedes the fewest goals in NPFL, 0.71 per match.
How many goals are scored on average in NPFL?
NPFL averages 2.02 goals per match.
How often does Over 2.5 land in NPFL?
Over 2.5 lands in 34% of NPFL matches.
How often do both teams score in NPFL?
BTTS lands in 38% of NPFL matches.
Do home teams have an advantage in NPFL?
Home teams win 64% of matches in NPFL.