Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars Stats: Head-to-Head Record

The NPFL Regular Season - 3 clash between Shooting Stars and Kano Pillars is set for 13 September 2026 at Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan, with kick-off scheduled at 15:00 UTC. Shooting Stars come into this fixture having taken 3 points from their opening match of the 2027 season, sitting 7th with a goal difference of +1 after a 2-1 home win. Kano Pillars have started strongly as well, ranked 3rd with 4 points from two games, unbeaten and targeting the upper reaches of the table.

This early-season meeting carries notable weight in the NPFL context, as both sides look to consolidate promising starts and position themselves in the race for continental qualification places. Kano Pillars are already flagged in the standings as contenders for CAF Confederation Cup qualification, while Shooting Stars aim to convert their strong home form into a sustained push up the Premier League group. With that backdrop, Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars stats and historical trends provide a clear lens on how finely balanced this fixture could be.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive and relatively balanced recent series between Shooting Stars and Kano Pillars in NPFL action.

Previous meetings: 5
Shooting Stars wins: 3
Draws: 1
Kano Pillars wins: 1

Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars Timeline & Historical Context

The Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars timeline in recent NPFL seasons highlights how home advantage has often shaped the outcome, with both clubs trading important results across Ibadan and Kano. All five recorded meetings come from NPFL regular season fixtures spanning the 2024, 2025 and 2026 seasons, giving a clear, modern picture of this matchup.

The most recent encounter was on 1 March 2026 in NPFL Regular Season - 28 at Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan. Shooting Stars, playing at home, edged a tight contest 2-1 after leading 1-0 at half-time. Earlier in that same NPFL campaign, on 12 October 2025 in Regular Season - 8 at Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano, Kano Pillars hosted and drew 1-1 with Shooting Stars, having gone into the break 1-0 up before the visitors fought back after half-time.

In the 2025 NPFL season, the sides met on 11 May 2025 in Regular Season - 37 at Sani Abacha Stadium. Kano Pillars made full use of home conditions, winning 3-1 after a goalless first half, marking their only victory in this five-match run. That result followed a strong home performance from Shooting Stars on 14 December 2024 in NPFL Regular Season - 17 at Adamasingba Stadium in Ibadan, where they claimed a 2-0 win after leading 1-0 at half-time. The earliest match in this recent sequence came on 8 April 2024 in NPFL Regular Season - 29 at Sani Abacha Stadium, where Shooting Stars produced a notable 2-1 away win despite trailing 1-0 at the interval.

Taken together, this Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars timeline underlines a rivalry where both teams have shown they can win home and away, with several matches decided by narrow margins and half-time leads often proving decisive.

Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall numbers from these five NPFL meetings underline Shooting Stars’ slight edge, but also reflect how competitive the fixture remains.

Overall Record & Goals:

Total Goals Scored: Shooting Stars 8 - 6 Kano Pillars
Average Goals per Match: Shooting Stars 1.60 vs Kano Pillars 1.20

Venue Split Performance:

At Shooting Stars's stadium: 2 matches played here — Shooting Stars won 2 (as home side), Kano Pillars won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
At Kano Pillars's stadium: 3 matches played here — Kano Pillars won 1 (as home side), Shooting Stars won 1 (as away side), 1 draws

Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars last results in recent competitive fixtures:

1 March 2026: Shooting Stars 2-1 Kano Pillars (Half-time: 1-0) – NPFL Regular Season - 28
12 October 2025: Kano Pillars 1-1 Shooting Stars (Half-time: 1-0) – NPFL Regular Season - 8
11 May 2025: Kano Pillars 3-1 Shooting Stars (Half-time: 0-0) – NPFL Regular Season - 37
14 December 2024: Shooting Stars 2-0 Kano Pillars (Half-time: 1-0) – NPFL Regular Season - 17
8 April 2024: Kano Pillars 1-2 Shooting Stars (Half-time: 1-0) – NPFL Regular Season - 29

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Shooting Stars Matches Results and Stats

For Shooting Stars, the most reliable guide is their NPFL 2027 season to date. After one match, they have a perfect record: one win from one, achieved at home, with 2 goals scored and 1 conceded. Their early-season form line reads as a win, reflecting a positive start built on effective attacking output and a willingness to play on the front foot at Lekan Salami Stadium. They have yet to keep a clean sheet but have also not failed to score, underlining a proactive approach.

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

Last 5 Kano Pillars Matches Results and Stats

Kano Pillars’ season to date in NPFL 2027 shows an unbeaten side with both scoring power and some defensive vulnerability. Across two fixtures, they have 1 win and 1 draw, with 5 goals scored and 4 conceded. Their form sequence stands at draw then win, and they have been involved in high-scoring matches both at home and away, averaging 2.5 goals for and 2.0 against per game. Like Shooting Stars, they have not yet kept a clean sheet but have scored in every outing, suggesting an open, attacking style.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across five recent NPFL meetings, Shooting Stars hold a narrow historical advantage with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat, and an 8-6 goal edge. Their perfect home record in this sequence — two wins from two in Ibadan — is a significant trend ahead of the upcoming fixture at Lekan Salami Stadium. Kano Pillars, however, have shown they can respond, taking four points from the last three meetings in Kano and claiming one strong 3-1 home win along the way. Current season form adds another layer: Shooting Stars have started with a home victory, while Kano Pillars arrive unbeaten with more matches played and higher attacking output. Overall, the numbers point to a tightly balanced contest where Shooting Stars’ home strength meets Kano Pillars’ early-season momentum, with historical patterns suggesting a competitive game likely to feature goals at both ends.

Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars H2H Statistics updated on 8 September 2026.