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Enyimba vs Shooting Stars Stats: Head-to-head Overview Before September 2026 Match

Enyimba host Shooting Stars at Enyimba International Stadium in Aba in NPFL Regular Season - 2 on 6 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 15:00 UTC. It is an early-season clash in the 2027 NPFL campaign, pitting a traditional powerhouse looking to rebound against an away side aiming to consolidate a positive start. With league points and early momentum on the line, this fixture carries significant weight for both clubs.

Ahead of this encounter, Enyimba sit 14th with 0 points from 1 match, having scored 1 goal and conceded 2, while Shooting Stars are 7th with 3 points from their opening game, scoring 2 and conceding 1. In this context, Enyimba vs Shooting Stars stats and historical trends become especially relevant as both teams look to shape the narrative of their season at Enyimba International Stadium.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive NPFL head-to-head between Enyimba and Shooting Stars across recent seasons.

  • Previous meetings: 5
  • Enyimba wins: 2
  • Draws: 2
  • Shooting Stars wins: 1

Enyimba vs Shooting Stars Timeline & Historical Context

The Enyimba vs Shooting Stars timeline in the NPFL highlights a series of tight, low-scoring encounters with occasional emphatic results. All five recorded meetings come from league play, underlining a rivalry shaped within the domestic top flight rather than cup competitions.

On 17 February 2024 in NPFL Regular Season - 20 at Enyimba International Stadium, Enyimba defeated Shooting Stars 1-0, leading 1-0 at half-time and preserving that advantage through full time. Earlier, on 13 October 2024 in NPFL Regular Season - 6 at Adamasingba Stadium in Ibadan, Shooting Stars and Enyimba played out a 0-0 draw, with neither side able to find a breakthrough in a match that finished goalless at both half-time and full-time.

The 2025 NPFL season continued the pattern of closely fought contests. On 26 February 2025 in Regular Season - 26 at Enyimba International Stadium, Enyimba and Shooting Stars drew 1-1, with Enyimba leading 1-1 at half-time and the scoreline unchanged by full time. The 2026 NPFL campaign then produced the most decisive results in this series. On 28 December 2025 in Regular Season - 19 at Enyimba International Stadium, Enyimba beat Shooting Stars 3-0, having led 1-0 at the break before extending their advantage. Shortly after, on 14 January 2026 in Regular Season - 20 at Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan, Shooting Stars responded with a 3-0 home victory over Enyimba, turning a 1-0 half-time lead into a comprehensive win. Taken together, this Enyimba vs Shooting Stars timeline shows that home advantage has often been a decisive factor, though both sides have demonstrated the capacity to control matches when on top.

Enyimba vs Shooting Stars Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers provide a clear statistical picture of how these NPFL meetings have unfolded across venues.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Enyimba 5 - 5 Shooting Stars
  • Average Goals per Match: Enyimba 1.00 vs Shooting Stars 1.00

Venue Split Performance:

  • At Enyimba International Stadium: 3 matches played here — Enyimba won 2 (as home side), Shooting Stars won 0 (as away side), 1 draw
  • At Shooting Stars’ home stadiums (Adamasingba Stadium and Lekan Salami Stadium): 2 matches played here — Shooting Stars won 1 (as home side), Enyimba won 0 (as away side), 1 draw

Enyimba vs Shooting Stars Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

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

  • 14 January 2026: Shooting Stars 3-0 Enyimba (Half-time: 1-0) – NPFL Regular Season - 20
  • 28 December 2025: Enyimba 3-0 Shooting Stars (Half-time: 1-0) – NPFL Regular Season - 19
  • 26 February 2025: Enyimba 1-1 Shooting Stars (Half-time: 1-1) – NPFL Regular Season - 26
  • 13 October 2024: Shooting Stars 0-0 Enyimba (Half-time: 0-0) – NPFL Regular Season - 6
  • 17 February 2024: Enyimba 1-0 Shooting Stars (Half-time: 1-0) – NPFL Regular Season - 20

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Enyimba Matches Results and Stats

For the 2027 NPFL season to date, Enyimba’s form line reads as a slow start. They have played 1 match, away from home, losing 2-1. Offensively, they are averaging 1.0 goal per game, while defensively they are conceding 2.0 goals per match, leaving them with a negative goal difference and no clean sheets so far. The season-to-date numbers suggest Enyimba need to tighten up defensively while maintaining their ability to find the net as they return to Enyimba International Stadium.

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

Last 5 Shooting Stars Matches Results and Stats

Shooting Stars enter this fixture with a positive early-season profile in the 2027 NPFL campaign. They have played 1 match at home, winning 2-1 to collect 3 points. Their attack is averaging 2.0 goals per game, while the defense has conceded 1.0 goal per match. Although they have yet to keep a clean sheet, their ability to outscore opponents and secure a win from their only fixture indicates early momentum and confidence heading into this away trip.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across the Enyimba vs Shooting Stars head-to-head record, the numbers show a finely balanced rivalry: 5 matches, 2 wins for Enyimba, 2 draws, and 1 win for Shooting Stars, with goals level at 5-5 and both sides averaging 1.0 goal per game. The venue split slightly favours Enyimba, who have been strong at Enyimba International Stadium with 2 wins and 1 draw in three home meetings, while Shooting Stars have capitalised on home advantage once in two fixtures in Ibadan. Recent NPFL results between them include two emphatic 3-0 home victories (one for each side), underlining how quickly momentum can swing when either club seizes control. Coming into the 6 September 2026 clash, Shooting Stars hold the better season-to-date form with a win from their opening match, while Enyimba seek a response after an early defeat. Historically, however, Enyimba’s home record and the tight overall stats suggest a contest that could be closely fought, with marginal details and home advantage likely to play a significant role rather than any overwhelming trend in favour of either side.

Enyimba vs Shooting Stars H2H Statistics updated on 1 September 2026.

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