Enyimba vs Shooting Stars: Head-to-Head Stats and Recent Meetings

Enyimba host Shooting Stars at Enyimba International Stadium in Aba on 6 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 15:00 UTC in the NPFL Regular Season - 2. Both sides are looking to build early momentum in the 2027 campaign, with Enyimba aiming to respond in front of their home crowd after an opening defeat and Shooting Stars seeking to consolidate a positive start. For fans studying Enyimba vs Shooting Stars stats, this fixture offers a useful early-season barometer.

In the current NPFL standings, Enyimba sit 14th with 0 points from 1 match, having scored 1 goal and conceded 2, while Shooting Stars are 7th with 3 points from their single outing, scoring 2 and conceding 1. The league context adds weight to this clash: Enyimba need to protect their home turf to avoid slipping further down the table, whereas Shooting Stars can underline their top-half ambitions with a strong result on the road.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive but slightly Enyimba-leaning matchup across recent NPFL meetings.

• 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, all five recorded clashes come from NPFL regular season play between 2024 and 2026, giving a clear, contemporary picture of how these sides match up. The series begins on 17 February 2024 in Regular Season - 20 of the NPFL 2024 season at Enyimba International Stadium, where Enyimba edged a tight contest 1-0 after leading 1-0 at half-time.

The rivalry then shifted to Ibadan on 13 October 2024 in the NPFL 2025 season (Regular Season - 6) at Adamasingba Stadium. That match finished in a cagey 0-0 draw, underlining how balanced and defensively solid both teams can be. Back in Aba on 26 February 2025 in Regular Season - 26 of the NPFL 2025 campaign, Enyimba and Shooting Stars again shared the points in a 1-1 draw, with the hosts leading 1-1 at the interval and neither side able to find a winner.

The 2026 NPFL season brought a more decisive swing. On 28 December 2025 in Regular Season - 19 at Enyimba International Stadium, Enyimba produced a strong home performance to win 3-0, having already gone in 1-0 up at half-time. However, Shooting Stars responded firmly in the reverse fixture at Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan on 14 January 2026 (Regular Season - 20). There, Shooting Stars defeated Enyimba 3-0, leading 1-0 at the break and completing a comprehensive home victory. Across this compact timeline, home advantage has often been significant, but both teams have shown they can control games when on top.

Enyimba vs Shooting Stars Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers highlight Enyimba’s slight edge but also underline how competitive Shooting Stars have been, especially at home.

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 (Adamasingba Stadium / Lekan Salami Stadium): 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 defined by a single away defeat. They have played 1 league match, losing 2-1 on the road, which leaves them with a negative goal difference and no clean sheets so far. Offensively they are averaging 1.0 goal per game, but defensively they are conceding 2.0 goals per match, indicating work to do at the back as they return home to Aba.

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

Last 5 Shooting Stars Matches Results and Stats

Shooting Stars enter this fixture with a stronger early-season platform. In the 2027 NPFL campaign so far, they have played 1 match, winning 2-1 at home. That gives them a perfect record to date, with 2.0 goals scored per game and 1.0 conceded. While they are yet to be tested away from home this season, their attacking output and winning start suggest confidence in the camp ahead of the trip to Enyimba International Stadium.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Overall, the historical Enyimba vs Shooting Stars stats depict a finely balanced matchup. Across five NPFL meetings, both sides have scored 5 goals each, with Enyimba holding a narrow edge in results thanks to two wins, two draws, and one defeat. The venue split is significant: Enyimba have been strong in Aba with two wins and one draw, while Shooting Stars have taken four points from two home games, including a 3-0 victory on 14 January 2026. Current season form slightly favours Shooting Stars, who opened 2027 with a win, while Enyimba look to respond after an away loss. Historically, Enyimba’s home strength and the even goal tally suggest a tight contest, with small margins and defensive organisation likely to decide which side gains the upper hand in this latest chapter.

Enyimba vs Shooting Stars H2H Statistics updated on 1 September 2026.