Warri Wolves vs Shooting Stars: Head-to-Head Stats and Historical Context

Warri Wolves host Shooting Stars at Warri Township Stadium in Warri on 27 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 15:00 UTC in the NPFL Regular Season - 6 of the 2027 campaign. Both sides are looking to climb the table early in the season, with Warri Wolves currently sitting 17th and Shooting Stars 15th after the opening rounds.

The stakes are significant for this fixture, as Warri Wolves seek to turn around a difficult start while protecting their strong home numbers, and Shooting Stars aim to build consistency away from Ibadan. For fans studying Warri Wolves vs Shooting Stars stats, this encounter offers a clear test of contrasting early-season profiles: Wolves’ solid home defence against Stars’ more open, high-scoring matches.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a tightly contested NPFL matchup when Warri Wolves and Shooting Stars meet.

Previous meetings: 4
Warri Wolves wins: 2
Draws: 0
Shooting Stars wins: 2

Warri Wolves vs Shooting Stars Timeline & Historical Context

The Warri Wolves vs Shooting Stars timeline in NPFL competition is balanced across the four recorded meetings, with both clubs trading home and away victories. All clashes have come in the league, underscoring this as a familiar domestic fixture rather than a cup rivalry.

The earliest meeting in the record came on 11 May 2016 in the NPFL Regular Season - 16 at Adamasingba Stadium (Ibadan). Shooting Stars were at home but Warri Wolves claimed a 2-1 away win, setting an early tone that the away side could be dangerous in this pairing.

On 18 September 2016, Warri Wolves hosted Shooting Stars in the NPFL Regular Season - 36 and edged a 1-0 home victory. That result completed a season double for Wolves, with two wins from two in 2016. The dynamic shifted on 28 September 2025 at Warri Township Stadium in the NPFL Regular Season - 6, when Shooting Stars responded with a 2-1 away win over Warri Wolves, breaking the hosts’ previous dominance in this matchup. Most recently, on 15 February 2026 at Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan in the NPFL Regular Season - 26, Shooting Stars won 4-2 at home after leading 3-1 at half-time, underlining their attacking threat on their own ground.

Warri Wolves vs Shooting Stars Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Warri Wolves vs Shooting Stars stats show a perfectly balanced series, but with a clear pattern of both teams capable of winning home and away.

Overall Record & Goals:

Total Goals Scored: Warri Wolves 6 - 7 Shooting Stars
Average Goals per Match: Warri Wolves 1.50 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 (Ibadan venues): 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’ recent profile in the 2027 NPFL season to date shows inconsistency but a strong home platform. Across three league matches, they have one win and two defeats, with their only home outing ending in a 1-0 victory and a clean sheet. Offensively, Wolves have scored 2 goals in 3 games, averaging 0.7 goals per match, while conceding 4 (1.3 per match). The defensive numbers are solid at home (no goals conceded) but more fragile away, where they have let in 4 goals in 2 games and failed to score once.

Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 2 (season to date)

Last 5 Shooting Stars Matches Results and Stats

Shooting Stars’ 2027 NPFL season to date has been high scoring at both ends. In two league matches they have one win and one defeat, with 3 goals scored (1.5 per match) and 4 conceded (2.0 per match). At home, they have been effective going forward with a 2-1 win and 2 goals scored, while their single away match ended in a 3-1 defeat, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities on the road. They have yet to keep a clean sheet and have scored in every game so far, indicating an open style of play.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Historically, this fixture is finely balanced, with the head-to-head record standing at two wins each and no draws, and Shooting Stars holding a narrow 7-6 edge in total goals. The venue split is striking: Shooting Stars have won both previous visits to Warri Township Stadium, while Warri Wolves have proven they can win in Ibadan, taking one of two away meetings. Warri Wolves enter this clash with a strong defensive record at home in the current season but modest attacking numbers overall, whereas Shooting Stars bring a more expansive attacking profile combined with defensive frailty, especially away. Taken together, the historical Warri Wolves vs Shooting Stars stats and the early 2027 form suggest a competitive contest, with no clear statistical dominance but a notable historical edge for Shooting Stars when playing in Warri.

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