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Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars Stats: Head-to-head Record Analysis

Shooting Stars host Kano Pillars at Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan on 13 September 2026 in NPFL Regular Season - 3. The fixture is scheduled for a 15:00 UTC kick-off and comes early in the 2027 league campaign, with both clubs looking to consolidate strong starts in the Nigerian top flight.

In the current NPFL 2027 standings, Shooting Stars sit 7th with 3 points from one match, having scored 2 goals and conceded 1. Kano Pillars are 3rd with 4 points from two games, unbeaten with 5 goals scored and 4 conceded, and currently listed in the zone for CAF Confederation Cup qualification. With both teams in positive early-season form, this clash has the feel of a statement game, and many observers will be focusing closely on the Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars stats to gauge which side holds the historical and statistical edge.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive NPFL matchup between Shooting Stars and Kano Pillars across recent seasons.

  • Previous meetings: 5
  • Shooting Stars wins: 3
  • Draws: 1
  • Kano Pillars wins: 1

Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars Timeline & Historical Context

Looking at the Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars timeline, all five recorded meetings come from NPFL regular season fixtures between 2024 and 2026, underlining a modern league rivalry with plenty of competitive balance but a slight edge to the Ibadan side.

The earliest game in this sequence was on 8 April 2024 in NPFL Regular Season - 29 at Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano, where Kano Pillars were at home and Shooting Stars away. Kano Pillars led 1-0 at half-time, but the match finished Kano Pillars 1-2 Shooting Stars, an important away win that set the tone for Shooting Stars’ confidence in this fixture. On 14 December 2024, the teams met again in NPFL Regular Season - 17 at Adamasingba Stadium in Ibadan, with Shooting Stars at home. They controlled that contest, leading 1-0 at the break and winning 2-0, reinforcing their home dominance.

On 11 May 2025, the rivalry shifted back to Kano for NPFL Regular Season - 37. At Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano Pillars responded strongly, turning a 0-0 half-time score into a 3-1 home victory, their only win in this run of fixtures and a reminder of their attacking threat on home soil. The 2025–2026 NPFL season then produced two more meetings. On 12 October 2025 in NPFL Regular Season - 8, again at Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano Pillars hosted Shooting Stars and the game finished Kano Pillars 1-1 Shooting Stars, with the hosts leading 1-0 at half-time before being pegged back. Most recently, on 1 March 2026 in NPFL Regular Season - 28 at Lekan Salami Stadium, Shooting Stars were at home and prevailed 2-1 over Kano Pillars, having led 1-0 at the interval. Taken together, this compact history shows a rivalry where home advantage has mattered, but Shooting Stars have also proven capable of winning in Kano.

Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars stats highlight a narrow but clear advantage for the Ibadan club in both results and scoring.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Shooting Stars 8 - 6 Kano Pillars
  • Average Goals per Match: Shooting Stars 1.60 vs Kano Pillars 1.20

Venue Split Performance:

  • At Lekan Salami Stadium / Adamasingba Stadium (Ibadan): 3 matches played here — Shooting Stars won 3 (as home side), Kano Pillars won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
  • At Sani Abacha Stadium (Kano): 2 matches played here — Kano Pillars won 1 (as home side), Shooting Stars won 1 (as away side), 1 draw

Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

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

  • 1 March 2026: Shooting Stars 2-1 Kano Pillars (Half-time: 1-0) – NPFL Regular Season - 28
  • 12 October 2025: Kano Pillars 1-1 Shooting Stars (Half-time: 1-0) – NPFL Regular Season - 8
  • 11 May 2025: Kano Pillars 3-1 Shooting Stars (Half-time: 0-0) – NPFL Regular Season - 37
  • 14 December 2024: Shooting Stars 2-0 Kano Pillars (Half-time: 1-0) – NPFL Regular Season - 17
  • 8 April 2024: Kano Pillars 1-2 Shooting Stars (Half-time: 1-0) – NPFL Regular Season - 29

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Shooting Stars Matches Results and Stats

For NPFL 2027 season to date, Shooting Stars have played one league match and started with a win. They have scored 2 goals and conceded 1, all at home, with an attacking average of 2.0 goals scored per game and 1.0 conceded. Their current form line is a single victory, and they have yet to keep a clean sheet this season but have also not failed to score, indicating an open, front-foot approach in the early stages of the campaign.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 0 (season to date)

Last 5 Kano Pillars Matches Results and Stats

Kano Pillars’ NPFL 2027 season to date shows two matches played with a strong unbeaten start. They have recorded 1 win and 1 draw, scoring 5 goals and conceding 4, for an overall average of 2.5 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match. At home, they have a 3-2 win, while away they have drawn 2-2, underlining their attacking potency but also some defensive vulnerability. Their form line of draw then win reflects upward momentum heading into this trip to Ibadan.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 1, Lose 0 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across the available head-to-head record, Shooting Stars hold a 3–1 advantage in wins with one draw, and lead 8–6 on aggregate goals. Their perfect home record against Kano Pillars in Ibadan (three wins from three) is a notable trend, especially given the most recent meeting at Lekan Salami Stadium ended 2-1 to the hosts. Kano Pillars, however, have demonstrated they can respond, evidenced by a 3-1 home victory and a 1-1 draw in Kano, and they arrive in 2027 with an unbeaten league start, more goals scored overall, and a higher current league position. Historically, the balance of Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars stats points slightly toward Shooting Stars at home, but Kano Pillars’ strong early-season attack suggests a competitive, high-intensity fixture where both sides have credible statistical arguments ahead of kick-off.

Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars H2H Statistics updated on 8 September 2026.

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