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Plateau United vs Kano Pillars Stats: Head-to-Head Record

Plateau United host Kano Pillars at Rwang Pam Stadium in Jos on 11 October 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 15:00 UTC in the NPFL Regular Season - 8. Both sides are in the upper half of the 2027 NPFL table, adding extra weight to this early-season clash in Nigeria’s top flight.

Plateau United come into this fixture 6th in the standings with 11 points from 7 matches, while Kano Pillars sit just behind in 7th on 10 points from 6 games. With only a single point separating them and both targeting the upper reaches of the Premier League group, the Plateau United vs Kano Pillars stats suggest a tightly balanced contest that could have meaningful implications for momentum and league positioning.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive NPFL matchup between Plateau United and Kano Pillars across recent seasons.

  • Previous meetings: 5
  • Plateau United wins: 2
  • Draws: 1
  • Kano Pillars wins: 2

Plateau United vs Kano Pillars Timeline & Historical Context

Looking at the Plateau United vs Kano Pillars timeline in league play, the rivalry has been finely balanced in recent NPFL campaigns. The earliest meeting in the available record came on 15 June 2024 in the NPFL Regular Season - 37 at Jos International Stadium, where Plateau United and Kano Pillars drew 1-1 after a goalless first half. That result underlined how closely matched the sides were at that stage.

On 3 November 2024, the fixture moved to Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina for an NPFL Regular Season - 10 encounter, with Kano Pillars as the designated home side. Kano Pillars edged that game 2-1, turning a 0-0 half-time score into a narrow home victory. Plateau United responded in the 2025 NPFL season: on 22 March 2025 at Jos International Stadium (Regular Season - 30), Plateau United overturned a 0-1 half-time deficit to beat Kano Pillars 2-1, showcasing their resilience on home turf.

The 2026 NPFL season maintained the pattern of alternating successes. On 21 December 2025 in Regular Season - 18 at Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano, Kano Pillars again made home advantage count, defeating Plateau United 2-1 after leading 1-0 at the break. Most recently, on 24 May 2026 at Rwang Pam Stadium in Jos in Regular Season - 38, Plateau United claimed a 1-0 home win, breaking a 0-0 half-time deadlock. Overall, the Plateau United vs Kano Pillars timeline shows tight scorelines, frequent one-goal margins, and a clear trend of the home side often finding a way to take points.

Plateau United vs Kano Pillars Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers underline how little separates these two NPFL contenders.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Plateau United 6 - 6 Kano Pillars
  • Average Goals per Match: Plateau United 1.20 vs Kano Pillars 1.20

Venue Split Performance:

  • At Plateau United's stadium: 3 matches played here — Plateau United won 2 (as home side), Kano Pillars won 0 (as away side), 1 draw
  • At Kano Pillars's stadium: 2 matches played here — Kano Pillars won 2 (as home side), Plateau United won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

Plateau United vs Kano Pillars Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Plateau United vs Kano Pillars last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 24 May 2026: Plateau United 1-0 Kano Pillars (Half-time: 0-0) – NPFL Regular Season - 38
  • 21 December 2025: Kano Pillars 2-1 Plateau United (Half-time: 1-1) – NPFL Regular Season - 18
  • 22 March 2025: Plateau United 2-1 Kano Pillars (Half-time: 0-1) – NPFL Regular Season - 30
  • 3 November 2024: Kano Pillars 2-1 Plateau United (Half-time: 0-0) – NPFL Regular Season - 10
  • 15 June 2024: Plateau United 1-1 Kano Pillars (Half-time: 0-0) – NPFL Regular Season - 37

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Plateau United Matches Results and Stats

For Plateau United, the recent pattern in the 2027 NPFL season to date is mixed but solid, especially at home. Across 7 league fixtures, they have 3 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats, with a strong home record of 3 wins from 3, scoring 6 and conceding just 1. Their overall season-to-date form sequence of LWDWD suggests inconsistency away from Jos but reliability at Rwang Pam Stadium. Offensively, they average 1.3 goals per match, while conceding 1.1, with two clean sheets both coming at home and no home game yet where they have failed to score.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 3, Draw 2, Lose 2 (season to date)

Last 5 Kano Pillars Matches Results and Stats

Kano Pillars arrive unbeaten in the 2027 NPFL campaign so far, with a season-to-date form line of DDDWW from 6 matches. They have been particularly strong at home (2 wins, 2 draws, 8 goals scored, 4 conceded), while their two away fixtures have both ended in draws, with 3 goals scored and 3 conceded. Overall, they average 1.8 goals per game and concede 1.2, indicating a slightly more open style than Plateau United. They have one clean sheet and have failed to score only once, underlining a generally reliable attacking output.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 4, Lose 0 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across the available NPFL head-to-head record, Plateau United and Kano Pillars are level on wins, level on goals, and clearly influenced by home advantage. Plateau United have been perfect at home in this matchup, with 2 wins and 1 draw from 3 games, while Kano Pillars have won both of their home fixtures. The overall 6-6 goal tally and a 2-2-1 split in results underline how fine the margins have been. Heading into the 11 October 2026 clash, Plateau United’s flawless home form this season and historically strong home record in this fixture are significant positives, while Kano Pillars bring the confidence of an unbeaten season and a higher scoring rate. The stats suggest a tight contest where home advantage and Kano Pillars’ attacking edge balance each other, pointing towards another closely fought NPFL encounter rather than a clear statistical favourite.

Plateau United vs Kano Pillars H2H Statistics updated on 6 October 2026.

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