Enyimba vs Shooting Stars: Head-to-Head Stats Before Match

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 of the 2027 campaign. Both clubs arrive at this fixture having played one league match so far, and early-season positioning in the Premier League group table adds extra weight to this contest. Enyimba vs Shooting Stars stats underline how important this home date is for the Aba side after a losing start.

In the current NPFL standings, Enyimba sit 14th with zero points, one goal scored and two conceded from their opening away defeat. Shooting Stars, by contrast, are 7th with three points after a 2–1 home win, giving them a positive goal difference and early momentum. Against that backdrop, this Enyimba vs Shooting Stars clash at Enyimba International Stadium already feels like a test of Enyimba’s response and Shooting Stars’ ability to back up their strong start on the road.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a tightly contested recent series between Enyimba and Shooting Stars across NPFL fixtures.

• Previous meetings: 5
• Enyimba wins: 2
• Draws: 2
• Shooting Stars wins: 1

Enyimba vs Shooting Stars Timeline & Historical Context

The Enyimba vs Shooting Stars timeline in competitive NPFL action, based on the available fixtures, spans five league meetings between February 2024 and January 2026. These matches highlight a rivalry that has swung back and forth, with both sides enjoying strong home performances and several low-scoring encounters.

On 17 February 2024 in NPFL Regular Season - 20, Enyimba hosted Shooting Stars at Enyimba International Stadium and secured a 1–0 home victory after leading 1–0 at half-time. That result underlined Enyimba’s strength in Aba. The pattern continued on 26 February 2025 in NPFL Regular Season - 26 at the same venue, where Enyimba and Shooting Stars played out a 1–1 draw, with Enyimba again ahead 1–1 at the break before the second half produced no further goals.

The balance of power shifted when the fixture moved to Ibadan. On 13 October 2024 at Adamasingba Stadium in NPFL Regular Season - 6 of the 2025 season, Shooting Stars and Enyimba drew 0–0 in a tight, defensive contest. Later, on 28 December 2025 in NPFL Regular Season - 19, Enyimba returned to Enyimba International Stadium and delivered a convincing 3–0 home win over Shooting Stars, having led 1–0 at half-time. Most recently, on 14 January 2026 in NPFL Regular Season - 20 at Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan, Shooting Stars responded emphatically with a 3–0 home win over Enyimba, building on a 1–0 half-time advantage. Overall, the Enyimba vs Shooting Stars timeline shows clear home dominance and a tendency toward controlled, often low-scoring matches in Aba contrasted with a more open, decisive result in the latest Ibadan meeting.

Enyimba vs Shooting Stars Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers highlight a narrow edge for Enyimba, particularly at home, but also show that Shooting Stars have been capable of strong responses on their own ground.

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 line reads as a slow start. They have played one league match, away from home, and lost 2–1. That leaves them without a point, with one goal scored and two conceded, and no clean sheets. Their attacking output averages 1.0 goal per game, while defensively they are currently allowing 2.0 goals per match, numbers that underline the need for greater stability at the back as they return to Enyimba International Stadium.

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

Last 5 Shooting Stars Matches Results and Stats

Shooting Stars enter this fixture with a positive early-season profile in the 2027 NPFL. They have played one match, at home, and won 2–1, giving them three points and a +1 goal difference. Offensively, they are averaging 2.0 goals per game, while conceding 1.0 goal on average. Although they have yet to keep a clean sheet, that attacking return, coupled with their winning start, suggests they carry momentum into this away trip to Aba.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Taken together, the historical record and current-season form frame this NPFL Regular Season - 2 meeting as a finely balanced contest. Enyimba hold a narrow overall edge in head-to-head results, with two wins and one draw from three home matches against Shooting Stars at Enyimba International Stadium and an equal share of total goals across all five recorded fixtures. Shooting Stars, however, have demonstrated their own strength with a 3–0 home victory in the most recent encounter and arrive in 2027 with a winning start and stronger early league position. History points to Enyimba being difficult to beat in Aba, while recent trends suggest Shooting Stars have the attacking capacity to challenge that dominance, setting up a competitive fixture where both sides have statistical arguments in their favour.

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