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Plateau United vs Kano Pillars Stats: Head-to-head Record and Past Meetings

Plateau United host Kano Pillars at Rwang Pam Stadium in Jos on 11 October 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 15:00 UTC in the NPFL Regular Season - 8. Both sides are in the upper half of the 2027 league table, adding extra weight to this early-season clash in Nigeria’s top flight.

Plateau United vs Kano Pillars stats underline how finely balanced this fixture is in the current campaign. Plateau United sit 6th with 11 points from 7 matches, boasting a perfect home record, while Kano Pillars are 7th with 10 points from 6 games and remain unbeaten overall. With just one point separating them, this NPFL meeting could have a direct impact on the battle for the top positions.

Head-to-head record

The overall head-to-head record from recent NPFL meetings points to a competitive and closely fought matchup.

  • Previous meetings: 5
  • Plateau United wins: 2
  • Draws: 1
  • Kano Pillars wins: 2

Plateau United vs Kano Pillars Timeline & Historical Context

The Plateau United vs Kano Pillars timeline in the NPFL shows a rivalry that has swung back and forth across different venues and seasons. The earliest match in the available record came on 15 June 2024 in NPFL Regular Season - 37 at Jos International Stadium, where Plateau United and Kano Pillars played out a 1-1 draw after a goalless first half. That result set the tone for a generally tight head-to-head series.

On 3 November 2024, the fixture moved to Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina for NPFL Regular Season - 10. Kano Pillars, acting as the home side, edged Plateau United 2-1 after a 0-0 first half, underlining their strength when hosting this matchup. The pattern of narrow margins continued into 2025. On 22 March 2025 at Jos International Stadium in NPFL Regular Season - 30, Plateau United overturned a 0-1 half-time deficit to defeat Kano Pillars 2-1, reasserting their authority at home.

The 2025-2026 period continued the theme of alternating successes. On 21 December 2025, at Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano in NPFL Regular Season - 18, Kano Pillars again made home advantage count with a 2-1 win, having led 1-1 at half-time in a lively first half. Most recently, on 24 May 2026 at Rwang Pam Stadium in Jos in NPFL Regular Season - 38, Plateau United responded with a 1-0 home victory after a 0-0 first half. Across this timeline, no side has been able to dominate for long, and each has capitalised strongly on its own ground.

Plateau United vs Kano Pillars Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The statistical breakdown of the head-to-head record highlights the balance between the two clubs, with only a single goal separating them across the available meetings.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Plateau United 6 - 7 Kano Pillars
  • Average Goals per Match: Plateau United 1.20 vs Kano Pillars 1.40

Venue Split Performance:

  • At Plateau United's stadium: 3 matches played here — Plateau United won 2 (as home side), Kano Pillars won 0 (as away side), 1 draw
  • At Kano Pillars's stadium: 2 matches played here — Kano Pillars won 2 (as home side), Plateau United won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

Plateau United vs Kano Pillars Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Plateau United vs Kano Pillars last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 24 May 2026: Plateau United 1-0 Kano Pillars (Half-time: 0-0) – NPFL Regular Season - 38
  • 21 December 2025: Kano Pillars 2-1 Plateau United (Half-time: 1-1) – NPFL Regular Season - 18
  • 22 March 2025: Plateau United 2-1 Kano Pillars (Half-time: 0-1) – NPFL Regular Season - 30
  • 3 November 2024: Kano Pillars 2-1 Plateau United (Half-time: 0-0) – NPFL Regular Season - 10
  • 15 June 2024: Plateau United 1-1 Kano Pillars (Half-time: 0-0) – NPFL Regular Season - 37

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Plateau United Matches Results and Stats

For Plateau United, recent form in the 2027 NPFL season to date has been solid but slightly inconsistent. They have taken 11 points from 7 matches with a record of 3 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats, and their form line of LWDWD reflects alternating results. At home they have been outstanding, winning all 3 matches with 6 goals scored and only 1 conceded, averaging 2.0 goals for and 0.3 against per home game. Away from Jos, however, they have yet to win, drawing 2 and losing 2 with 3 goals scored and 7 conceded, which underlines a clear home–away contrast.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 3, Draw 2, Lose 2 (season to date)

Last 5 Kano Pillars Matches Results and Stats

Kano Pillars arrive in this fixture unbeaten in the 2027 NPFL season to date, with 2 wins and 4 draws from 6 matches and a form sequence of DDDWW when ordered by recency. They have scored 11 goals and conceded 7, averaging 1.8 goals for and 1.2 against per match. At home they have been strong, with 2 wins and 2 draws, scoring 8 and conceding 4. On the road they have drawn both away fixtures, scoring 3 and conceding 3, indicating resilience but also a tendency to share the points away from Kano.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 4, Lose 0 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Historically, the Plateau United vs Kano Pillars stats and head-to-head record point to a finely balanced contest, with 2 wins each and 1 draw from 5 recent NPFL meetings and only a one-goal aggregate edge for Kano Pillars. The venue split is decisive: Plateau United have been dominant at home in this fixture, winning 2 and drawing 1 in Jos, while Kano Pillars have claimed both encounters when hosting. Heading into the 11 October 2026 clash, Plateau United’s perfect home record this season and strong defensive numbers at Rwang Pam Stadium contrast with Kano Pillars’ unbeaten overall run and consistent scoring. The historical trends suggest a tight, competitive match in which home advantage and Kano Pillars’ unbeaten momentum will both be significant factors, rather than a clear edge for either side.

Plateau United vs Kano Pillars H2H Statistics updated on 6 October 2026.

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