Plateau United vs Shooting Stars: Head-to-head Stats and Past Meetings
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. Both sides are in the early stages of the 2027 campaign, looking to consolidate their positions in the Premier League group and build momentum after contrasting starts. Plateau United vs Shooting Stars stats indicate a competitive fixture with recent meetings often tight, especially when Plateau United play at home.
In the current NPFL 2027 standings, Plateau United sit 8th with 4 points from 3 matches, having recorded 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss, and a goal difference of -1. Shooting Stars are 11th with 3 points from 1 match after an opening win, giving them a positive goal difference of +1 but no away matches played yet. The stakes are clear: Plateau United want to protect their strong home record, while Shooting Stars aim to prove they can translate early home form into results on the road.
Head-to-head record
The record shows a balanced and competitive series between Plateau United and Shooting Stars in recent 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 the NPFL over the last three seasons highlights a rivalry defined by narrow margins and frequent draws. Across league meetings from 2024 to 2026, neither side has been able to dominate consistently, with home advantage often playing a decisive role in individual results.
The sequence begins on 25 February 2024 in the NPFL 2024 Regular Season - 21 at Jos International Stadium, where Plateau United and Shooting Stars played out a 0-0 draw. That result underlined how difficult it is for either team to break down the other when Plateau United are at home. The pattern of tight contests continued on 15 September 2024 in the NPFL 2025 Regular Season - 2 at Adamasingba Stadium in Ibadan, where Shooting Stars and Plateau United drew 1-1, with the home side leading 1-1 at half-time and unable to find a winner.
On 2 February 2025, again at Jos International Stadium in NPFL 2025 Regular Season - 22, Plateau United and Shooting Stars shared another 1-1 draw after a goalless first half. The stalemate trend was finally broken on 5 October 2025 in NPFL 2026 Regular Season - 7 at Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan, where Shooting Stars edged Plateau United 1-0 after a 0-0 first half, marking the first clear victory for either side in this run. The most recent meeting on 22 February 2026 at Rwang Pam Stadium in Jos, in NPFL 2026 Regular Season - 27, saw Plateau United respond emphatically with a 4-1 home win after leading 2-1 at half-time. That result remains the standout scoreline in the current Plateau United vs Shooting Stars timeline.
Plateau United vs Shooting Stars Head to Head Overall Breakdown
The overall numbers underline how finely balanced this fixture has been, with only a slight edge in goals for Plateau United.
Overall Record & Goals:
- Total Goals Scored: Plateau United 6 - 4 Shooting Stars
- Average Goals per Match: Plateau United 1.20 vs Shooting Stars 0.80
Venue Split Performance:
- At Rwang Pam Stadium / Jos International Stadium (Plateau United home): 3 matches played here — Plateau United won 1 (as home side), Shooting Stars won 0 (as away side), 2 draws
- At Adamasingba Stadium / Lekan Salami Stadium (Shooting Stars home): 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 2026 Regular Season - 27
- 5 October 2025: Shooting Stars 1-0 Plateau United (Half-time: 0-0) – NPFL 2026 Regular Season - 7
- 2 February 2025: Plateau United 1-1 Shooting Stars (Half-time: 0-0) – NPFL 2025 Regular Season - 22
- 15 September 2024: Shooting Stars 1-1 Plateau United (Half-time: 1-1) – NPFL 2025 Regular Season - 2
- 25 February 2024: Plateau United 0-0 Shooting Stars (Half-time: 0-0) – NPFL 2024 Regular Season - 21
Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown
Last 5 Plateau United Matches Results and Stats
For Plateau United, the picture is best read as season to date form in the NPFL 2027. They have played 3 matches, winning 1, drawing 1 and losing 1, with 2 goals scored and 3 conceded. At home, they have been solid, winning their only match 1-0 and keeping a clean sheet, while away performances have been more fragile with 1 draw and 1 defeat and all 3 goals conceded on the road. Offensively, they average 0.7 goals per match, with their scoring clustered between the 16th and 60th minutes, and defensively they concede 1 goal per game, often early or late in halves.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 1, Lose 1 (season to date)
Last 5 Shooting Stars Matches Results and Stats
Shooting Stars’ available data comes from their NPFL 2027 season to date, covering 1 match. They started strongly with a 2-1 home victory, giving them a perfect record so far: 1 win, 0 draws, 0 losses. They have scored 2 goals and conceded 1, for an average of 2 goals scored and 1 conceded per match. All their action has been at home, so their away form remains untested in this campaign, adding an element of uncertainty ahead of the trip to Jos.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 0 (season to date)
Historical Statistical Verdict
Across the Plateau United vs Shooting Stars stats, the head-to-head record is finely balanced at 1 win each and 3 draws, with Plateau United holding a slight edge in total goals (6-4) and a clear advantage at home, where they are unbeaten in three meetings. The venue split suggests that home advantage has been a major factor, with each side winning only on its own ground. Recent league form adds nuance: Plateau United have been mixed but competitive over three NPFL 2027 fixtures, while Shooting Stars arrive with perfect early-season form but no away test yet. Overall, history points to a tight contest in Jos, with Plateau United’s strong home record against Shooting Stars set against the visitors’ positive start to the new campaign.
Plateau United vs Shooting Stars H2H Statistics updated on 15 September 2026.
