Warri Wolves vs Shooting Stars: Head-to-Head Stats Before September 2026 Match

Warri Wolves host Shooting Stars at Warri Township Stadium in Warri on 27 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 15:00 UTC in the NPFL Regular Season - 6 of the 2027 campaign. The fixture brings together two sides sitting in the lower half of the table, both looking to build early-season momentum and move away from the relegation picture.

Warri Wolves come into this round in 17th place with 3 points from 3 matches, carrying a negative goal difference of -2 and officially in the relegation zone. Shooting Stars sit slightly higher in 15th with 3 points from 2 matches and a goal difference of -1. With both teams tightly packed in the standings, the Warri Wolves vs Shooting Stars stats and historical record underline how significant this clash could be in shaping their NPFL season trajectory.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive matchup with no clear long-term dominance on either side.

• Previous meetings: 4
• Warri Wolves wins: 2
• Draws: 0
• Shooting Stars wins: 2

Warri Wolves vs Shooting Stars Timeline & Historical Context

The Warri Wolves vs Shooting Stars timeline in the NPFL begins, based on available records, on 11 May 2016 in the NPFL Regular Season - 16. On that date, Shooting Stars hosted Warri Wolves at Adamasingba Stadium (Ibadan), and the visitors claimed a 2-1 away victory. It set an early tone of Warri Wolves being capable of taking points on the road in this matchup.

The next recorded meeting came on 18 September 2016 in NPFL Regular Season - 36, with Warri Wolves listed as the home team. In that contest, Warri Wolves edged Shooting Stars 1-0, consolidating a strong early head-to-head position with back-to-back league wins across home and away venues. Those two 2016 fixtures established Warri Wolves as the more efficient side in tight games, with a combined 3-1 scoreline over the season.

The balance of the rivalry shifted in more recent NPFL seasons. On 28 September 2025, in NPFL Regular Season - 6 at Warri Township Stadium, Shooting Stars travelled to Warri and responded with a 2-1 away win, handing Warri Wolves a home defeat and cutting into their historical advantage. That result was followed by another Shooting Stars success on 15 February 2026 at Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan, where Shooting Stars, as hosts, beat Warri Wolves 4-2 after leading 3-1 at half-time in NPFL Regular Season - 26. Those two results have levelled the overall head-to-head, with each club now having two wins in four matches.

Warri Wolves vs Shooting Stars Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Warri Wolves vs Shooting Stars stats highlight a finely balanced rivalry with a noticeable attacking edge on both sides.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Warri Wolves 6 - 7 Shooting Stars
• Average Goals per Match: Warri Wolves 1.50 vs Shooting Stars 1.75

Venue Split Performance:

• At Warri Township Stadium: 1 match played here — Warri Wolves won 0 (as home side), Shooting Stars won 1 (as away side), 0 draws
• At Shooting Stars’ home grounds (Lekan Salami Stadium / Adamasingba Stadium, Ibadan): 3 matches played here — Shooting Stars won 1 (as home side), Warri Wolves won 2 (as away side), 0 draws

Warri Wolves vs Shooting Stars Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Warri Wolves vs Shooting Stars last results in recent competitive fixtures:

• 15 February 2026: Shooting Stars 4-2 Warri Wolves (Half-time: 3-1) – NPFL Regular Season - 26
• 28 September 2025: Warri Wolves 1-2 Shooting Stars (Half-time: 0-0) – NPFL Regular Season - 6
• 18 September 2016: Warri Wolves 1-0 Shooting Stars (Half-time: -) – NPFL Regular Season - 36
• 11 May 2016: Shooting Stars 1-2 Warri Wolves (Half-time: -) – NPFL Regular Season - 16

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Warri Wolves Matches Results and Stats

For Warri Wolves, the available NPFL 2027 statistics paint a picture of a side still searching for consistency. Season to date, they have played 3 league matches, winning 1 and losing 2, with no draws. They have scored 2 goals and conceded 4, averaging 0.7 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per game. At home, however, they have been more solid: 1 match, 1 win, 1-0 on goals, and a clean sheet, suggesting Warri Township Stadium can be a stabilising factor despite overall struggles.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 2 (season to date)

Last 5 Shooting Stars Matches Results and Stats

Shooting Stars arrive with slightly stronger early-season form. In the 2027 NPFL campaign so far, they have played 2 matches, winning 1 and losing 1, again with no draws. They have scored 3 goals and conceded 4, averaging 1.5 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match. Their only home outing produced a 2-1 win, while their away match ended in a 3-1 defeat, indicating that defensive stability on the road remains a concern.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Overall, the historical record between Warri Wolves and Shooting Stars is finely balanced: 4 NPFL meetings, 2 wins each, and no draws, with Shooting Stars holding a narrow 7-6 edge on total goals. The venue split is intriguing: Warri Wolves have historically travelled well to Ibadan with two away wins, while Shooting Stars have already shown they can win at Warri Township Stadium. Current season form suggests Shooting Stars carry a slightly stronger attacking output, while Warri Wolves lean on a more resilient home defensive profile. The trends point towards another competitive, potentially high-scoring encounter, where small margins in both boxes are likely to decide the outcome rather than any clear historical dominance.

Warri Wolves vs Shooting Stars H2H Statistics updated on 22 September 2026.