Rivers United vs San-Pédro Stats: Head-to-Head Record

Rivers United and San-Pédro meet at Yakubu Gowon Stadium in Port Harcourt on 13 September 2026 in the CAF Champions League 2026 season, 1st Preliminary Round. The kick-off is scheduled for 15:00 UTC, with Rivers United hosting the second leg after opening the tie away. This fixture will go a long way to deciding who progresses from the preliminary phase of Africa’s premier club competition.

With the aggregate score finely poised after the first leg, every detail in the Rivers United vs San-Pédro stats becomes crucial. Both sides are still searching for a first win in this tie, and the Port Harcourt crowd at Yakubu Gowon Stadium will expect Rivers United to make home advantage count in a competition where margins are often extremely tight.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a very even head-to-head so far between Rivers United and San-Pédro in CAF Champions League action.

• Previous meetings: 1
• Rivers United wins: 0
• Draws: 1
• San-Pédro wins: 0

Rivers United vs San-Pédro Timeline & Historical Context

The Rivers United vs San-Pédro timeline in continental competition is just beginning, with their first recorded encounter coming in the CAF Champions League 2026 1st Preliminary Round. That match, played on 5 September 2026, saw San-Pédro host the Nigerians in the opening leg of the tie.

On 5 September 2026, in the CAF Champions League 1st Preliminary Round, San-Pédro and Rivers United drew 1-1. San-Pédro were the home side, and the score was 0-0 at half-time before both clubs found the net in the second half. The full-time result of San-Pédro 1–1 Rivers United leaves the contest delicately balanced heading into the return leg in Port Harcourt.

With only that single competitive meeting on record, the rivalry is still in its infancy. However, the early evidence suggests two evenly matched sides, and the narrow nature of the first-leg draw underlines how finely poised this CAF Champions League preliminary round tie is. As the Rivers United vs San-Pédro timeline develops, this second leg could set the tone for any future continental clashes between the clubs.

Rivers United vs San-Pédro Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall head-to-head picture is based solely on their CAF Champions League 2026 1st Preliminary Round meeting to date.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Rivers United 1 - 1 San-Pédro
• Average Goals per Match: Rivers United 1.00 vs San-Pédro 1.00

Venue Split Performance:

• At San-Pédro's stadium: 1 matches played here — San-Pédro won 0 (as home side), Rivers United won 0 (as away side), 1 draws

Rivers United vs San-Pédro Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Rivers United vs San-Pédro last results in recent competitive fixtures:

• 05 September 2026: San-Pédro 1-1 Rivers United (Half-time: 0-0) – CAF Champions League, 1st Preliminary Round

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Rivers United Matches Results and Stats

For Rivers United, the available record in the CAF Champions League 2026 season to date consists of the away leg at San-Pédro. That 1-1 draw shows Rivers United can score on their travels but also concedes that they allowed one goal, reflecting a balanced profile in both attack and defense so far. With no home fixtures yet in this campaign, the second leg in Port Harcourt will be their first opportunity to translate that away resilience into a decisive result at Yakubu Gowon Stadium.

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

Last 5 San-Pédro Matches Results and Stats

San-Pédro’s CAF Champions League 2026 season record also shows just the single match so far, the 1-1 home draw against Rivers United. They have demonstrated the ability to find the net at home but were unable to keep a clean sheet, conceding once. With no away fixtures yet played in this campaign, the trip to Port Harcourt will be their first test on the road, and how they adapt to the away environment could be decisive in this preliminary round tie.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

From a purely statistical perspective, the Rivers United vs San-Pédro stats highlight an evenly matched contest. The head-to-head record stands at one draw from one match, with both sides scoring and conceding exactly one goal. The average of 1.00 goal per team per game and the identical early-season CAF Champions League records (played 1, drawn 1, no wins or losses) underline the balance between the clubs. The only clear differentiator ahead of the second leg is venue: Rivers United now enjoy home advantage at Yakubu Gowon Stadium, while San-Pédro face their first away assignment of the campaign. History points to a finely balanced tie where small details, discipline, and efficiency in both boxes are likely to determine who advances from the 1st Preliminary Round.

Rivers United vs San-Pédro H2H Statistics updated on 07 September 2026.