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Shooting Stars vs Katsina United Stats: Head-to-Head Record

Shooting Stars host Katsina United at Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan on 23 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 15:00 UTC in the NPFL Regular Season - 5 of the 2027 campaign. The home side enter this fixture from mid-table, while the visitors are currently in the relegation zone, adding extra importance to the points on offer.

In the latest NPFL standings, Shooting Stars sit 12th with 3 points from 1 match, having scored 2 goals and conceded 1, and winning their only home game so far. Katsina United are 17th with 1 point from 2 matches, a goal difference of -3, and a description line of “Relegation”, underlining the pressure on them to respond. Against this backdrop, interest in Shooting Stars vs Katsina United stats is high as both clubs look to shape their early-season trajectory.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive but relatively balanced recent history between Shooting Stars and Katsina United in the NPFL.

  • Previous meetings: 5
  • Shooting Stars wins: 2
  • Draws: 2
  • Katsina United wins: 1

Shooting Stars vs Katsina United Timeline & Historical Context

The Shooting Stars vs Katsina United timeline in the NPFL, based on the available data, spans five league meetings between 2024 and 2026, with encounters split between Ibadan and Katsina. Each match has been played in the Regular Season, reflecting a recurring fixture between two established top-flight sides.

The earliest recorded clash in this sequence came on 26 May 2024 in NPFL Regular Season - 33 at Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina, where Katsina United drew 2-2 with Shooting Stars (half-time 1-1). That high-scoring draw set the tone for a rivalry in which neither side has been able to dominate consistently. On 21 October 2024, the fixture moved to Adamasingba Stadium in Ibadan for NPFL Regular Season - 8, and Shooting Stars secured a 1-0 home win over Katsina United (half-time 0-0), underlining the importance of home advantage.

The 2025 NPFL season continued this pattern of tight contests. On 7 March 2025 in Regular Season - 28, Katsina United hosted at Muhammadu Dikko Stadium and edged a 1-0 win against Shooting Stars (half-time 0-0), their only victory in the current head-to-head sample. Later that year, on 2 November 2025 in Regular Season - 11 at Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan, Shooting Stars and Katsina United shared a 1-1 draw (half-time 1-1). Most recently, on 22 March 2026 in NPFL Regular Season - 31 at Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, Katsina United beat Shooting Stars 1-0 (half-time 0-0). Overall, the Shooting Stars vs Katsina United timeline highlights narrow scorelines and frequent draws, with no side able to pull away decisively.

Shooting Stars vs Katsina United Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Shooting Stars vs Katsina United stats point to a marginal edge for Shooting Stars in terms of wins, with goals almost evenly shared.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Shooting Stars 4 - 5 Katsina United
  • Average Goals per Match: Shooting Stars 0.80 vs Katsina United 1.00

Venue Split Performance:

  • At Shooting Stars's stadium: 2 matches played here — Shooting Stars won 1 (as home side), Katsina United won 0 (as away side), 1 draw
  • At Katsina United's stadium: 3 matches played here — Katsina United won 2 (as home side), Shooting Stars won 0 (as away side), 1 draw

Shooting Stars vs Katsina United Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

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

  • 22 March 2026: Katsina United 1-0 Shooting Stars (Half-time: 0-0) – NPFL Regular Season - 31
  • 2 November 2025: Shooting Stars 1-1 Katsina United (Half-time: 1-1) – NPFL Regular Season - 11
  • 7 March 2025: Katsina United 1-0 Shooting Stars (Half-time: 0-0) – NPFL Regular Season - 28
  • 21 October 2024: Shooting Stars 1-0 Katsina United (Half-time: 0-0) – NPFL Regular Season - 8
  • 26 May 2024: Katsina United 2-2 Shooting Stars (Half-time: 1-1) – NPFL Regular Season - 33

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Shooting Stars Matches Results and Stats

For Shooting Stars, only early-season 2027 NPFL data is available, so their profile is best read as season to date. They have played 1 league match, winning it, scoring 2 goals and conceding 1. That victory came at home, reinforcing their reputation as a solid host. Their form line of “W” and a positive goal difference of +1 suggest a team starting the campaign with confidence, particularly in attack where they average 2.0 goals per game so far.

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

Last 5 Katsina United Matches Results and Stats

Katsina United’s recent picture is also based on their 2027 NPFL season to date. They have played 2 matches, both away from home, drawing 1 and losing 1. With 1 goal scored and 4 conceded, they average 0.5 goals for and 2.0 against per game, reflecting early defensive vulnerabilities and limited attacking output. Their form string of “DL” and a goal difference of -3 underline the challenge they face as they head into another away fixture.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Historically, this fixture has been finely balanced, with Shooting Stars holding a slight edge in wins (2 to 1) but Katsina United marginally ahead in total goals scored (5 to 4). The venue split is significant: Shooting Stars have been hard to beat at home, with 1 win and 1 draw in Ibadan, while Katsina United have been stronger in Katsina with 2 wins from 3. For the upcoming clash at Lekan Salami Stadium, Shooting Stars bring stronger early-season form and a positive home record, while Katsina United arrive under pressure from a difficult start and a place in the relegation zone. Overall, the stats suggest a tight contest, but with historical and current trends slightly leaning towards the hosts in Ibadan.

Shooting Stars vs Katsina United H2H Statistics updated on 18 September 2026.

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