Plateau United vs Shooting Stars Stats: Head-to-head Record Before Match
Plateau United host Shooting Stars at Rwang Pam Stadium in Jos on 20 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 15:00 UTC in the NPFL Regular Season - 4. Plateau United enter this fixture in mid-table, sitting 8th with 4 points from their opening three matches, having scored 2 goals and conceded 3. Their early campaign has been mixed, but with a perfect home record so far, this match carries significant weight for consolidating their position.
Shooting Stars arrive in Jos after a positive start to the 2027 NPFL season, taking 3 points from their only league outing so far to sit 11th with a game or two in hand on several rivals. With Plateau United vs Shooting Stars stats suggesting a competitive rivalry in recent seasons, this clash at Rwang Pam Stadium offers both sides a chance to make an early statement in the league and potentially climb the NPFL standings.
Head-to-head record
The overall head-to-head record between Plateau United and Shooting Stars in recent NPFL campaigns points to a finely balanced matchup with a slight edge to the home side in Jos.
- Previous meetings: 5
- Plateau United wins: 1
- Draws: 3
- Shooting Stars wins: 1
Plateau United vs Shooting Stars Timeline & Historical Context
The Plateau United vs Shooting Stars timeline in the NPFL over the last few seasons shows a rivalry defined by tight margins and frequent stalemates. Across five league meetings from 2024 to 2026, neither side has been able to establish clear dominance, with both clubs registering one win apiece and three draws.
The sequence begins on 25 February 2024 in the NPFL 2024 Regular Season - 21 at Jos International Stadium, where Plateau United and Shooting Stars played out a 0-0 draw. That goalless encounter underlined how evenly matched the sides were at that stage. The balance continued into the NPFL 2025 season: on 15 September 2024 in Regular Season - 2 at Adamasingba Stadium in Ibadan, Shooting Stars and Plateau United drew 1-1 (half-time 1-1), and on 2 February 2025 in Regular Season - 22 at Jos International Stadium, Plateau United and Shooting Stars again finished level at 1-1 (half-time 0-0).
The rivalry took a sharper turn in the 2026 NPFL season. On 5 October 2025 in Regular Season - 7 at Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan, Shooting Stars claimed a 1-0 home win over Plateau United (half-time 0-0), marking the first clear victory for either side in this run of fixtures. Plateau United responded emphatically on 22 February 2026 in Regular Season - 27 at Rwang Pam Stadium, beating Shooting Stars 4-1 (half-time 2-1). That result stands out as the most decisive scoreline in the recent Plateau United vs Shooting Stars timeline and underlines how strong Plateau United can be at home when they find attacking rhythm.
Plateau United vs Shooting Stars Head to Head Overall Breakdown
The head-to-head numbers underline how closely contested this fixture has been, with only goal difference separating the two clubs over the last five NPFL meetings.
Overall Record & Goals:
- Total Goals Scored: Plateau United 6 - 4 Shooting Stars
- Average Goals per Match: Plateau United 1.20 vs Shooting Stars 0.80
Venue Split Performance:
- At Plateau United's stadium: 3 matches played here — Plateau United won 1 (as home side), Shooting Stars won 0 (as away side), 2 draws
- At Shooting Stars's stadium: 2 matches played here — Shooting Stars won 1 (as home side), Plateau United won 0 (as away side), 1 draw
Plateau United vs Shooting Stars Last Results: Past Direct Meetings
Here are the Plateau United vs Shooting Stars last results in recent competitive fixtures:
- 22 February 2026: Plateau United 4-1 Shooting Stars (Half-time: 2-1) – NPFL 2026 Regular Season - 27
- 5 October 2025: Shooting Stars 1-0 Plateau United (Half-time: 0-0) – NPFL 2026 Regular Season - 7
- 2 February 2025: Plateau United 1-1 Shooting Stars (Half-time: 0-0) – NPFL 2025 Regular Season - 22
- 15 September 2024: Shooting Stars 1-1 Plateau United (Half-time: 1-1) – NPFL 2025 Regular Season - 2
- 25 February 2024: Plateau United 0-0 Shooting Stars (Half-time: 0-0) – NPFL 2024 Regular Season - 21
Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown
Last 5 Plateau United Matches Results and Stats
Plateau United’s recent form in the 2027 NPFL season to date has been mixed but competitive. Over three league matches, they have recorded 1 win, 1 draw and 1 defeat, with a total of 2 goals scored and 3 conceded. At home, they have been solid, winning their only match at Rwang Pam Stadium 1-0 and keeping a clean sheet. Away from home they have found it harder, with 1 draw and 1 loss and just 1 goal scored on their travels. Their season to date suggests a defensively capable side at home that is still searching for greater attacking output overall.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 1, Lose 1 (season to date)
Last 5 Shooting Stars Matches Results and Stats
Shooting Stars have played only one NPFL match in the 2027 season so far, but they started strongly with a home victory. That 2-1 win gives them a perfect record to date: 1 win, 0 draws, 0 defeats, with 2 goals scored and 1 conceded. All of their action has come at home, meaning this trip to Jos will be their first away assignment of the campaign. Their season to date profile points to an attacking unit capable of scoring twice in a match, but with some defensive vulnerability, having conceded once and failed to keep a clean sheet.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 0 (season to date)
Historical Statistical Verdict
Historically, Plateau United vs Shooting Stars H2H statistics highlight a rivalry of narrow margins, with five NPFL meetings producing one win each and three draws. Plateau United hold a slight edge in goals (6-4) and have been particularly reliable at home, unbeaten in three fixtures in Jos against Shooting Stars with one win and two draws. Shooting Stars, meanwhile, have shown they can impose themselves in Ibadan, taking one win and one draw from their two home encounters in this period. Current league form reinforces this balance: Plateau United have a modest but steady start with strong home resilience, while Shooting Stars bring momentum from an opening win but remain untested away in the 2027 season. Overall, the historical record and early-season form both suggest a competitive, potentially tight contest, with Plateau United’s home advantage set against Shooting Stars’ positive attacking signs.
Plateau United vs Shooting Stars H2H Statistics updated on 15 September 2026.
