Plateau United vs Shooting Stars: Head-to-Head Stats Before September 2026 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. The home side enter this fixture in mid-table, while the visitors look to build on a positive start to the 2027 campaign, giving this early-season clash clear implications for the league standings.

Plateau United sit 8th in the NPFL table with 4 points from 3 matches, showing a mixed start with one win, one draw and one defeat, and a goal difference of -1. Shooting Stars are 11th with 3 points from a single match, having opened their season with a win. With both teams aiming to climb the Premier League group, this Plateau United vs Shooting Stars stats preview underlines a fixture that could shape early momentum for both clubs.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive recent series between Plateau United and Shooting Stars with tight margins across multiple NPFL seasons.

• 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 recent NPFL seasons highlights a rivalry defined by balance and low-scoring, closely contested matches. Across the five recorded league meetings, neither side has managed to establish dominance, with the head-to-head split perfectly even in terms of wins and heavily weighted towards draws.

On 25 February 2024 in the NPFL Regular Season - 21 at Jos International Stadium, Plateau United and Shooting Stars played out a goalless 0-0 draw, underlining how tight and cautious this fixture can be. That result followed another stalemate on 15 September 2024 in the NPFL Regular Season - 2 at Adamasingba Stadium, where Shooting Stars and Plateau United drew 1-1 after being level 1-1 at half-time, again reflecting how difficult it has been for either side to pull clear.

The pattern of narrow margins continued into 2025 and 2026. On 2 February 2025 at Jos International Stadium in NPFL Regular Season - 22, Plateau United and Shooting Stars drew 1-1, with a 0-0 scoreline at half-time before both teams found the net after the break. Shooting Stars claimed a 1-0 home win at Lekan Salami Stadium on 5 October 2025 in NPFL Regular Season - 7, after a 0-0 first half, showing their ability to edge tight encounters in Ibadan. Plateau United responded strongly on 22 February 2026 at Rwang Pam Stadium in NPFL Regular Season - 27, winning 4-1 after leading 2-1 at half-time, which stands out as the most decisive result in the recent Plateau United vs Shooting Stars timeline.

Plateau United vs Shooting Stars Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Plateau United vs Shooting Stars stats point to a finely balanced rivalry with a slight edge to the home side in terms of goals scored.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Plateau United 7 - 4 Shooting Stars
• Average Goals per Match: Plateau United 1.40 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 Regular Season - 27
• 5 October 2025: Shooting Stars 1-0 Plateau United (Half-time: 0-0) – NPFL Regular Season - 7
• 2 February 2025: Plateau United 1-1 Shooting Stars (Half-time: 0-0) – NPFL Regular Season - 22
• 15 September 2024: Shooting Stars 1-1 Plateau United (Half-time: 1-1) – NPFL Regular Season - 2
• 25 February 2024: Plateau United 0-0 Shooting Stars (Half-time: 0-0) – NPFL Regular Season - 21

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Plateau United Matches Results and Stats

Plateau United’s form in the 2027 NPFL season to date has been mixed. Across 3 league matches, they have recorded 1 win, 1 draw and 1 defeat, scoring 2 goals and conceding 3. At home they have been solid, with 1 win from 1 match and a clean sheet, while away performances have been less convincing, with 1 draw and 1 loss and 3 goals conceded. Their season to date profile suggests a side that keeps things relatively tight, averaging 0.7 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, with one clean sheet and one match where they failed to score.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 1, Lose 1 (season to date, 3 matches)

Last 5 Shooting Stars Matches Results and Stats

Shooting Stars enter this fixture with a perfect early-season record in the 2027 NPFL. They have played 1 league match so far, winning it 2-1 at home, which gives them 3 points and a positive goal difference of +1. Offensively they have started strongly, averaging 2.0 goals scored per match, while conceding 1.0 on average. Although the away sample is not yet established this season, their season to date numbers show an attack capable of creating chances, backed by a defence that still allows opportunities but has not yet been breached away from home due to no away fixtures played.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Historically, Plateau United vs Shooting Stars H2H numbers point to a balanced matchup, with 1 win each and 3 draws across 5 NPFL meetings, and a modest edge to Plateau United in goals scored (7-4). Plateau United have been particularly difficult to beat at home in this fixture, remaining unbeaten in 3 home meetings with 1 win and 2 draws, while Shooting Stars have used their own ground well, taking 1 win and 1 draw from 2 home games. Recent league form suggests Plateau United are steady but not yet fluent in attack, whereas Shooting Stars arrive with early-season momentum and a strong attacking output from their single 2027 outing. Taken together, the historical record, venue split, and current season to date form all suggest another competitive encounter, with Plateau United’s home resilience set against Shooting Stars’ emerging attacking threat.

Plateau United vs Shooting Stars H2H Statistics updated on 15 September 2026.