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Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars Stats: Head-to-Head and Recent Meetings

Shooting Stars host Kano Pillars at Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan on 13 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 15:00 UTC in the NPFL Regular Season - 3. Both clubs have started the 2027 campaign solidly, and this early-season clash could shape their trajectories in the upper half of the table. With Kano Pillars currently placed 3rd and Shooting Stars 7th, the stakes are already significant in the Premier League group.

Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars stats underline a meeting between two sides aiming to consolidate strong openings. Shooting Stars have three points from one match, scoring twice and conceding once, while Kano Pillars have collected four points from two games, with five goals scored and four conceded. At a traditionally intense venue like Lekan Salami Stadium, this NPFL fixture offers both a chance to send a statement and to gain an early edge in the race for continental qualification places.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive recent series between Shooting Stars and Kano Pillars with tight scorelines and no clear long-term dominance.

  • Previous meetings: 5
  • Shooting Stars wins: 3
  • Draws: 1
  • Kano Pillars wins: 1

Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars Timeline & Historical Context

The Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars timeline in the NPFL, based on the recent meetings, shows momentum swinging between Ibadan and Kano. The earliest match in this sequence came on 8 April 2024 in NPFL Regular Season - 29 at Sani Abacha Stadium, where Kano Pillars led 1-0 at half-time but Shooting Stars turned the game around to win 2-1 away. That result underlined Shooting Stars’ ability to respond under pressure in Kano.

On 14 December 2024, the rivalry moved to Adamasingba Stadium in Ibadan for NPFL Regular Season - 17. Shooting Stars controlled that home fixture, leading 1-0 at half-time and closing out a 2-0 victory over Kano Pillars. The clean-sheet win reinforced Ibadan as a difficult trip for the visitors. However, the balance shifted in the 2025 season. On 11 May 2025 in NPFL Regular Season - 37 at Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano Pillars responded decisively with a 3-1 home win after a goalless first half, marking their only victory in this five-match sample and showing their attacking threat in Kano.

The next chapter in the Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars timeline came on 12 October 2025 in NPFL Regular Season - 8, again at Sani Abacha Stadium. Kano Pillars led 1-0 at the break, but Shooting Stars found a second-half equaliser to secure a 1-1 draw, underlining their resilience away from home. Most recently, on 1 March 2026 at Lekan Salami Stadium in NPFL Regular Season - 28, Shooting Stars edged a 2-1 home win, having gone into half-time 1-0 up. Across these fixtures, home advantage has often mattered, but Shooting Stars have also shown they can take points in Kano.

Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars head-to-head breakdown highlights a narrow edge for the Ibadan side, particularly in terms of goals scored and home performances.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Shooting Stars 8 - 6 Kano Pillars
  • Average Goals per Match: Shooting Stars 1.60 vs Kano Pillars 1.20

Venue Split Performance:

  • At Lekan Salami Stadium / Adamasingba Stadium (Ibadan): 3 matches played here — Shooting Stars won 3 (as home side), Kano Pillars won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
  • At Sani Abacha Stadium (Kano): 2 matches played here — Kano Pillars won 1 (as home side), Shooting Stars won 1 (as away side), 1 draw

Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 1 March 2026: Shooting Stars 2-1 Kano Pillars (Half-time: 1-0) – NPFL Regular Season - 28
  • 12 October 2025: Kano Pillars 1-1 Shooting Stars (Half-time: 1-0) – NPFL Regular Season - 8
  • 11 May 2025: Kano Pillars 3-1 Shooting Stars (Half-time: 0-0) – NPFL Regular Season - 37
  • 14 December 2024: Shooting Stars 2-0 Kano Pillars (Half-time: 1-0) – NPFL Regular Season - 17
  • 8 April 2024: Kano Pillars 1-2 Shooting Stars (Half-time: 1-0) – NPFL Regular Season - 29

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Shooting Stars Matches Results and Stats

For the 2027 NPFL season to date, Shooting Stars have played one league match and started with a win. Their early-season numbers show a balanced but slightly attack-favoured profile: two goals scored and one conceded, all at home. An average of 2.0 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match suggests they are capable of creating chances but still allow opportunities at the other end. They have yet to keep a clean sheet this season but have also not failed to score, indicating consistent attacking presence.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 0

Last 5 Kano Pillars Matches Results and Stats

Kano Pillars’ season to date in 2027 spans two NPFL fixtures, returning one win and one draw. They have been involved in high-scoring encounters, with five goals scored and four conceded across those games. Their attack is averaging 2.5 goals per match, while defensively they are allowing 2.0 goals per match, pointing to open contests at both ends. Kano Pillars have taken three goals from their home outing and two on the road, but they have yet to record a clean sheet, and they have scored in both fixtures, underlining an expansive style early in the campaign.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 1, Lose 0

Historical Statistical Verdict

Looking at the combined picture of historical records and current season form, Shooting Stars carry a slight historical edge, particularly at home. They lead the head-to-head with three wins from five, including three victories from three home matches in Ibadan, and they have outscored Kano Pillars 8-6 overall in these fixtures. Kano Pillars, however, have shown they can respond, taking a 3-1 win at home in May 2025 and earning a draw in October 2025, while their 2027 campaign has started with strong attacking numbers and an unbeaten record.

Statistically, the trends lean towards a competitive encounter: Shooting Stars’ perfect home record in this matchup contrasts with Kano Pillars’ more prolific attack so far this season. With both teams yet to keep a clean sheet in 2027 but consistently finding the net, another closely fought, goal-involving NPFL fixture at Lekan Salami Stadium appears likely rather than a one-sided contest.

Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars H2H Statistics updated on 8 September 2026.

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