Warri Wolves vs Shooting Stars: Head-to-head Stats and Match Insights

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. Both clubs arrive in the lower half of the table, adding extra weight to this early-season clash between sides separated by just two places in the standings.

Warri Wolves sit 17th with 3 points from 3 matches, having won once and lost twice, while Shooting Stars are 15th with 3 points from 2 matches after one win and one defeat. With relegation already mentioned in Warri Wolves’ standings description, this fixture carries significant importance. In that context, detailed Warri Wolves vs Shooting Stars stats and head-to-head trends become a crucial guide to understanding the balance of power before kick-off.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive NPFL matchup with both Warri Wolves and Shooting Stars having enjoyed strong moments in this fixture.

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 in the available data on 11 May 2016 in Regular Season - 16 of the 2016 campaign. On that date, at Adamasingba Stadium (Ibadan), Shooting Stars hosted Warri Wolves and were beaten 1-2, with the visitors taking a valuable away victory in a tight contest decided in regular time.

The reverse fixture in the same 2016 NPFL season came on 18 September 2016 in Regular Season - 36. Warri Wolves were at home and made full use of that advantage, edging Shooting Stars 1-0. That result completed a season double for Warri Wolves, who won both home and away meetings in the 2016 NPFL, establishing early control in this particular head-to-head.

The dynamic shifted in the 2025–2026 cycle. On 28 September 2025, in NPFL Regular Season - 6 at Warri Township Stadium, Warri Wolves again hosted Shooting Stars but this time the visitors responded. Shooting Stars claimed a 2-1 away win, reversing the earlier pattern and showing they could be effective on the road in Warri. The most recent entry in the Warri Wolves vs Shooting Stars timeline is dated 15 February 2026, in NPFL Regular Season - 26 at Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan. Shooting Stars, playing at home, produced a high-scoring 4-2 victory, leading 3-1 at half-time and confirming a strong attacking display in front of their own fans.

Warri Wolves vs Shooting Stars Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Warri Wolves vs Shooting Stars stats underline how finely balanced this fixture has become over time.

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: 2 matches played here — Warri Wolves won 1 (as home side), Shooting Stars won 1 (as away side), 0 draws
At Shooting Stars’ home (Ibadan venues): 2 matches played here — Shooting Stars won 1 (as home side), Warri Wolves won 1 (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

Warri Wolves’ form in the 2027 NPFL season to date shows inconsistency. Across 3 league matches they have 1 win and 2 defeats, with 2 goals scored and 4 conceded. At home they have been solid, winning their only fixture 1-0 and keeping a clean sheet, but away performances have been weaker, with 2 losses and 4 goals allowed. Their season to date numbers suggest a low-scoring attack (0.7 goals per game) and a defense that has been more exposed on the road.

Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 2

Last 5 Shooting Stars Matches Results and Stats

Shooting Stars enter this fixture with a mixed but competitive start to the 2027 NPFL season. Over 2 matches they have 1 win and 1 loss, scoring 3 goals and conceding 4. At home they have been productive in attack with 2 goals scored in a win, while their single away outing ended in defeat, with 3 goals conceded. Their season to date profile points to a more open style: 1.5 goals scored per game but 2.0 conceded, and no clean sheets so far.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across four NPFL meetings, Warri Wolves and Shooting Stars are level on wins but separated by a single goal in Shooting Stars’ favour, underlining how competitive this fixture has been. Warri Wolves initially dominated the head-to-head in 2016, winning both matches, but Shooting Stars have responded with back-to-back victories in 2025 and 2026, including a 2-1 success at Warri Township Stadium and a 4-2 home win. The venue split shows no clear long-term advantage: each club has won once at home and once away. Looking at current season form, Warri Wolves have been stronger at home with a clean sheet win, while Shooting Stars bring a more potent but defensively vulnerable attack. Overall, the historical record and early-season trends suggest a finely balanced contest, with recent momentum slightly tilted towards Shooting Stars but with Warri Wolves’ home resilience keeping this fixture open.

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