Plateau United vs Shooting Stars Stats: Head-to-head Record and Analysis

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 round of the 2027 campaign. Both sides are looking to establish themselves in the early stages of the league, making this fixture more than just another date on the calendar.

Plateau United come into this match sitting 8th in the NPFL table with 4 points from 3 games, a goal difference of -1 and a mixed run of results. Shooting Stars are 11th with 3 points from their only league outing so far, a home win that gives them a perfect but limited record. With both teams close in the standings and the home side aiming to protect their ground, this clash has important implications, and many fans will be searching for detailed Plateau United vs Shooting Stars stats ahead of kick-off.

Head-to-head record

The overall head-to-head record between Plateau United and Shooting Stars in NPFL competition has been competitive and relatively balanced.

• 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 recent NPFL seasons shows a rivalry defined by tight margins and frequent stalemates. The earliest recorded meeting in this dataset came on 25 February 2024 in the NPFL Regular Season - 21 at Jos International Stadium, where Plateau United and Shooting Stars played out a 0-0 draw. That goalless encounter set the tone for a series of closely fought matches between the sides.

On 15 September 2024, the teams met again in NPFL Regular Season - 2 at Adamasingba Stadium in Ibadan. Shooting Stars, playing at home, drew 1-1 with Plateau United after a 1-1 first half, underlining how evenly matched the sides were. The pattern continued into the 2025 season: on 2 February 2025 at Jos International Stadium, another NPFL Regular Season fixture (Round 22) finished 1-1, with a goalless first half followed by both teams finding the net after the break.

The balance finally shifted on 5 October 2025 in NPFL Regular Season - 7 at Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan. Shooting Stars, as the home team, edged a 1-0 victory over Plateau United after a 0-0 first half, claiming their first win in this sequence of meetings. Plateau United responded strongly on 22 February 2026 back at Rwang Pam Stadium in Jos in NPFL Regular Season - 27, producing the most decisive result in the series: a 4-1 home win after leading 2-1 at half-time. That emphatic victory is the standout result in the rivalry so far and adds extra intrigue to the latest chapter in the Plateau United vs Shooting Stars timeline.

Plateau United vs Shooting Stars Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head statistics underline how finely poised this fixture is, with both teams having taken points off each other home and away.

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 Plateau United's stadium: 3 matches played here — Plateau United won 1 (as home side), Shooting Stars won 0 (as away side), 2 draws
• At Shooting Stars's stadium: 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 Regular Season - 27
• 5 October 2025: Shooting Stars 1-0 Plateau United (Half-time: 0-0) – NPFL Regular Season - 7
• 2 February 2025: Plateau United 1-1 Shooting Stars (Half-time: 0-0) – NPFL Regular Season - 22
• 15 September 2024: Shooting Stars 1-1 Plateau United (Half-time: 1-1) – NPFL Regular Season - 2
• 25 February 2024: Plateau United 0-0 Shooting Stars (Half-time: 0-0) – NPFL Regular Season - 21

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Plateau United Matches Results and Stats

Plateau United’s form in the 2027 NPFL season to date has been mixed. Over 3 league matches, they have recorded 1 win, 1 draw and 1 defeat, scoring 2 goals and conceding 3. At home they have been solid, winning their only match 1-0 and keeping a clean sheet, while away from home they have struggled slightly, with 1 draw and 1 loss and 3 goals conceded. Their season to date profile suggests a side that is defensively reliable at Rwang Pam Stadium but still searching for greater attacking output overall.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 1, Lose 1 (season to date, 3 matches)

Last 5 Shooting Stars Matches Results and Stats

Shooting Stars have played only 1 NPFL match so far in the 2027 season, but it was an encouraging start. They won their sole fixture 2-1 at home, showing attacking sharpness with 2 goals scored while conceding once. With no away games played yet, their travelling form remains untested this season, but the early signs point to a team capable of creating chances and finding the net, even if defensive solidity will still be under review as more matches are played.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Historically, the head-to-head record between Plateau United and Shooting Stars is finely balanced, with 1 win each and 3 draws from 5 NPFL meetings. Plateau United hold a slight edge in goals scored (6 to 4) and have been particularly strong at home, remaining unbeaten across three fixtures in Jos with one win and two draws. Shooting Stars, however, have shown they can make home advantage count as well, winning one and drawing one of the two matches played on their own turf.

Recent league form suggests Plateau United arrive with more game rhythm but also some inconsistency, while Shooting Stars bring a perfect, if limited, record from their single outing in the 2027 season. The stats point towards another competitive encounter, with Plateau United’s strong home record in this fixture set against Shooting Stars’ capacity to stay in games and take their chances. Overall, the historical numbers lean slightly towards Plateau United at Rwang Pam Stadium, but the narrow margins across the Plateau United vs Shooting Stars stats indicate that this matchup remains open and potentially tight once again.

Plateau United vs Shooting Stars H2H Statistics updated on 15 September 2026.