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Enyimba vs Shooting Stars: Head-to-Head Stats and Past Meetings

Enyimba host Shooting Stars at Enyimba International Stadium in Aba in NPFL Regular Season - 2 on 06 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 15:00 UTC. Both sides are entering the second round of the 2027 NPFL campaign looking to position themselves early in the league table. Enyimba vs Shooting Stars stats underline a clash between a traditional home force and a side that has started the season strongly.

In the current NPFL 2027 standings, Enyimba sit 14th with 0 points from 1 match, having scored 1 goal and conceded 2. Shooting Stars are 7th with 3 points from their opening fixture, scoring 2 and conceding 1. With Enyimba yet to play at home this season and Shooting Stars yet to travel away, this fixture offers a first real benchmark of their early-season levels, and Enyimba vs Shooting Stars stats provide useful guidance on how this contest might unfold.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive but relatively low-scoring NPFL matchup between Enyimba and Shooting Stars in recent seasons.

  • Previous meetings: 5
  • Enyimba wins: 2
  • Draws: 2
  • Shooting Stars wins: 1

Enyimba vs Shooting Stars Timeline & Historical Context

The Enyimba vs Shooting Stars timeline in the NPFL features five documented clashes between February 2024 and January 2026, all in the Nigerian top flight. Across these fixtures, the pattern has been tight contests with occasional decisive home wins, underlining the importance of venue in this pairing.

The earliest match in this sequence came on 17 February 2024 in NPFL Regular Season - 20 at Enyimba International Stadium in Aba, where Enyimba defeated Shooting Stars 1-0 after leading 1-0 at half-time. The following meeting on 13 October 2024 in NPFL Regular Season - 6 at Adamasingba Stadium in Ibadan ended in a 0-0 draw, with both sides cancelling each other out in a goalless stalemate.

On 26 February 2025, again at Enyimba International Stadium in NPFL Regular Season - 26, Enyimba and Shooting Stars shared a 1-1 draw, with the home side leading 1-1 at half-time and no further goals added. The rivalry then shifted decisively toward strong home performances. On 28 December 2025 in NPFL Regular Season - 19, Enyimba beat Shooting Stars 3-0 in Aba, having led 1-0 at the break. Most recently, on 14 January 2026 in NPFL Regular Season - 20 at Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan, Shooting Stars responded with a commanding 3-0 home victory over Enyimba, turning a 1-0 half-time lead into a comprehensive win.

Across this period, the Enyimba vs Shooting Stars timeline highlights clear home advantage on both sides, with all three decisive wins coming on home turf and the remaining two fixtures ending in draws. This context will be central as the teams prepare to meet again in Aba.

Enyimba vs Shooting Stars Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head record between Enyimba and Shooting Stars in these NPFL fixtures shows Enyimba holding a narrow edge in both results and goals scored.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Enyimba 5 - 5 Shooting Stars
  • Average Goals per Match: Enyimba 1.00 vs Shooting Stars 1.00

Venue Split Performance:

  • At Enyimba International Stadium: 3 matches played here — Enyimba won 2 (as home side), Shooting Stars won 0 (as away side), 1 draw
  • At Shooting Stars' home grounds (Adamasingba Stadium / Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan): 2 matches played here — Shooting Stars won 1 (as home side), Enyimba won 0 (as away side), 1 draw

Enyimba vs Shooting Stars Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Enyimba vs Shooting Stars last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 14 January 2026: Shooting Stars 3-0 Enyimba (Half-time: 1-0) – NPFL Regular Season - 20
  • 28 December 2025: Enyimba 3-0 Shooting Stars (Half-time: 1-0) – NPFL Regular Season - 19
  • 26 February 2025: Enyimba 1-1 Shooting Stars (Half-time: 1-1) – NPFL Regular Season - 26
  • 13 October 2024: Shooting Stars 0-0 Enyimba (Half-time: 0-0) – NPFL Regular Season - 6
  • 17 February 2024: Enyimba 1-0 Shooting Stars (Half-time: 1-0) – NPFL Regular Season - 20

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Enyimba Matches Results and Stats

For NPFL 2027 season to date, Enyimba have played 1 match, away from home. They have lost that game, scoring 1 goal and conceding 2, with no clean sheets recorded. Their form indicator stands at a loss, and the early numbers show Enyimba averaging 1.0 goal scored and 2.0 goals conceded per match, pointing to defensive tightening being a key priority ahead of this home fixture.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 0, Lose 1

Last 5 Shooting Stars Matches Results and Stats

For NPFL 2027 season to date, Shooting Stars have started strongly with 1 home win from 1 match. They have scored 2 goals and conceded 1, giving them an average of 2.0 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per game. Their form indicator is a win, and while they have not yet kept a clean sheet, the early attacking output suggests confidence heading into their first away test of the campaign.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 0

Historical Statistical Verdict

Historically, Enyimba vs Shooting Stars stats and results point to a finely balanced rivalry with a slight tilt toward the home side in Aba. Across five NPFL meetings, Enyimba lead the head-to-head with 2 wins to Shooting Stars’ 1, and 2 draws, while total goals are level at 5-5 and average exactly 1.0 per team per match. The venue split is significant: Enyimba are unbeaten at Enyimba International Stadium in this sequence, winning two of three matches and drawing one, while Shooting Stars have used their own home advantage effectively with one win and one draw in Ibadan. Recent league form in NPFL 2027 marginally favours Shooting Stars after their opening win, but the historical home dominance of Enyimba in Aba suggests a closely contested encounter where home advantage and defensive solidity could be decisive.

Enyimba vs Shooting Stars H2H Statistics updated on 01 September 2026.

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