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Warri Wolves vs Shooting Stars Stats: Head-to-Head Overview

Warri Wolves host Shooting Stars at Warri Township Stadium in Warri on 27 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 15:00 UTC in NPFL Regular Season - 6 of the 2027 campaign. Both sides are looking to climb the table in Nigeria’s top flight, adding extra importance to this early-season fixture.

Warri Wolves come into this round in 17th place with 3 points from 3 matches, sitting in the relegation zone with a goal difference of -2. Shooting Stars are 15th with 3 points from 2 matches and a goal difference of -1. With both clubs hovering near the bottom, the stakes are clear: this Warri Wolves vs Shooting Stars clash is a chance to gain separation from the drop zone, and the Warri Wolves vs Shooting Stars stats suggest a competitive, closely balanced matchup.

Head-to-head record

The overall head-to-head record points to a tightly contested series between Warri Wolves and Shooting Stars.

  • Previous meetings: 4
  • Warri Wolves wins: 1
  • Draws: 0
  • Shooting Stars wins: 3

Warri Wolves vs Shooting Stars Timeline & Historical Context

The Warri Wolves vs Shooting Stars timeline in the NPFL shows a rivalry largely defined by home advantage, with each side enjoying strong spells in front of their own supporters. All four recorded meetings have come in NPFL regular season play, underlining that this is a purely domestic league rivalry.

The earliest match in the record took place on 11 May 2016 in NPFL Regular Season - 16 at Adamasingba Stadium (Ibadan). On that occasion, Shooting Stars were the home side but Warri Wolves claimed a 2-1 away victory. Later that same 2016 season, on 18 September 2016 in NPFL Regular Season - 36, Warri Wolves hosted Shooting Stars and edged a tight contest 1-0, again underlining how narrow the margins have been.

The more recent chapter has tilted towards Shooting Stars. On 28 September 2025, in NPFL Regular Season - 6 at Warri Township Stadium, Shooting Stars travelled to Warri and secured a 2-1 away win. That result was followed by a high-scoring encounter on 15 February 2026 in NPFL Regular Season - 26 at Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan, where Shooting Stars, at home, defeated Warri Wolves 4-2 after leading 3-1 at half-time. This recent swing gives Shooting Stars the upper hand in the current Warri Wolves vs Shooting Stars timeline.

Warri Wolves vs Shooting Stars Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers underline how competitive this fixture has been, with Shooting Stars slightly more efficient in front of goal.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Warri Wolves 5 - 7 Shooting Stars
  • Average Goals per Match: Warri Wolves 1.25 vs Shooting Stars 1.75

Venue Split Performance:

  • At Warri Township Stadium: 2 matches played here — Warri Wolves won 0 (as home side), Shooting Stars won 2 (as away side), 0 draws
  • At Shooting Stars’ home stadiums (Adamasingba Stadium / Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan): 2 matches played here — Shooting Stars won 1 (as home side), Warri Wolves won 1 (as away side), 0 draws

Warri Wolves vs Shooting Stars Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

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

  • 15 February 2026: Shooting Stars 4-2 Warri Wolves (Half-time: 3-1) – NPFL Regular Season - 26
  • 28 September 2025: Warri Wolves 1-2 Shooting Stars (Half-time: 0-0) – NPFL Regular Season - 6
  • 18 September 2016: Warri Wolves 1-0 Shooting Stars (Half-time: -) – NPFL Regular Season - 36
  • 11 May 2016: Shooting Stars 1-2 Warri Wolves (Half-time: -) – NPFL Regular Season - 16

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Warri Wolves Matches Results and Stats

Warri Wolves’ season to date in the 2027 NPFL has been mixed, with one win and two defeats from three matches. They have been solid at home, winning their only home fixture 1-0 and keeping a clean sheet, but they have struggled away, losing both road games and conceding four goals. Offensively, they average 0.7 goals per match while allowing 1.3, highlighting a need to sharpen their attack without sacrificing defensive stability.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 2

Last 5 Shooting Stars Matches Results and Stats

Shooting Stars’ 2027 NPFL season to date shows a similar pattern of inconsistency, with one win and one defeat from two matches. At home they have been effective, scoring twice and conceding once in their victory, but away from home they have lost, conceding three goals. They average 1.5 goals scored per match and 2.0 conceded, suggesting an open style of play that creates chances but also leaves them vulnerable defensively, especially on the road.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Historically, Shooting Stars hold the edge in this fixture with three wins from four meetings and a 7-5 aggregate goal advantage. The venue split is particularly striking: Shooting Stars have won both previous visits to Warri Township Stadium, while the matches in Ibadan have been evenly shared. Warri Wolves, however, have shown they can compete, especially when disciplined at the back, as reflected in their current home clean sheet and narrow margins in past encounters. With both teams sitting low in the NPFL table and displaying defensive vulnerabilities, the historical record leans slightly towards Shooting Stars, particularly given their strong recent results in this matchup, but the tight scorelines suggest another closely contested game is likely.

Warri Wolves vs Shooting Stars H2H Statistics updated on 22 September 2026.

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