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Enyimba vs Shooting Stars: Head-to-Head Stats and Historical Context

Enyimba host Shooting Stars at Enyimba International Stadium in Aba on 06 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 15:00 UTC in the NPFL Regular Season - 2 of the 2027 campaign. Both sides are looking to shape their early-season trajectory, with Enyimba trying to respond on home soil and Shooting Stars aiming to build on a positive start. This fixture adds another chapter to an already competitive series, making Enyimba vs Shooting Stars stats highly relevant for understanding the balance of power.

In the current NPFL standings, Enyimba sit 14th with 0 points after 1 match, having scored 1 goal and conceded 2 in their only outing, an away defeat. Shooting Stars are 7th with 3 points from 1 game, scoring 2 and conceding 1, thanks to a home win. With Enyimba yet to play at home this season and Shooting Stars yet to travel, this clash at Enyimba International Stadium offers an early test of both teams’ credentials and adds fresh context to the existing Enyimba vs Shooting Stars stats.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a tightly contested recent series between Enyimba and Shooting Stars in NPFL action.

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

Enyimba vs Shooting Stars Timeline & Historical Context

Looking at the Enyimba vs Shooting Stars timeline from the available matches, the rivalry has swung subtly between home dominance and closely fought encounters in the NPFL. All five recorded fixtures are league games, spread across different NPFL seasons, and they underline how difficult it has been for either side to establish sustained superiority.

The most recent meeting came on 14 January 2026 in NPFL Regular Season - 20 at Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan, where Shooting Stars, playing at home, defeated Enyimba 3-0 (half-time 1-0). That result followed a reverse fixture on 28 December 2025 at Enyimba International Stadium in NPFL Regular Season - 19, where Enyimba, as hosts, recorded a 3-0 win over Shooting Stars (half-time 1-0). The 2025 NPFL season also featured a 1-1 draw on 26 February 2025 at Enyimba International Stadium in Regular Season - 26, with Enyimba and Shooting Stars level 1-1 at both half-time and full-time.

Earlier in the sequence, on 13 October 2024 in NPFL Regular Season - 6, Shooting Stars and Enyimba played out a 0-0 draw at Adamasingba Stadium in Ibadan, with both sides unable to break the deadlock. The earliest match in this dataset dates back to 17 February 2024 at Enyimba International Stadium in NPFL Regular Season - 20, where Enyimba secured a 1-0 home win over Shooting Stars after leading 1-0 at half-time. Across this Enyimba vs Shooting Stars timeline, home advantage has often been significant, but the presence of two draws shows that margins have frequently been fine.

Enyimba vs Shooting Stars Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall numbers from these NPFL meetings underline a narrow but meaningful edge for Enyimba, particularly in front of their own supporters.

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 (Lekan Salami Stadium / Adamasingba Stadium in Ibadan): 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 is based on a single match, and the early signs indicate a need for improvement, especially defensively. They have played 1 league game, away from home, losing 2-1. That leaves them with no points, a goal difference of -1, and no clean sheets so far. Offensively, they average 1.0 goal per game, while conceding 2.0, suggesting that tightening up at the back will be crucial as they return to Enyimba International Stadium for this fixture.

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

Last 5 Shooting Stars Matches Results and Stats

Shooting Stars enter this 2027 NPFL clash with early positive momentum. Their season to date consists of 1 home match, which they won 2-1, giving them 3 points and a goal difference of +1. They average 2.0 goals scored per game and 1.0 conceded, pointing to an attacking approach that has already produced multiple goals. While they have not yet kept a clean sheet, their ability to find the net has been a key factor, and they now look to translate that attacking output into their first away performance of the campaign.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Historically, Enyimba and Shooting Stars have produced a balanced set of encounters, with 5 goals each across 5 NPFL matches and a near-even split of results. Enyimba hold a slight edge in wins, particularly at Enyimba International Stadium, where they have taken 2 victories and remained unbeaten against Shooting Stars in the available record. Shooting Stars, however, have shown they can be dominant at home and come into this fixture with the stronger early-season league position and attacking numbers in 2027. The combination of Enyimba’s strong home head-to-head record and Shooting Stars’ current form suggests a competitive, finely poised contest rather than a one-sided affair.

Enyimba vs Shooting Stars H2H Statistics updated on 01 September 2026.

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