Nigeria Professional Football League table 2026-27
Enugu Rangers International lead the Nigeria Professional Football League table in 2026-27 with 24 points from 11 matches, 4 points clear of second-placed Nasarawa United. The table was last updated after Ikorodu City FC 2-2 Inter Lagos on 9 Nov 2026. This page shows the position, points, goal difference and last-five form of all 20 clubs, plus the top scorers and the next fixtures.
Updated: 9 Nov 2026 at 15:00 (UK time)
Standings
The table updates live while matches are on| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enugu Rangers International | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | +7 | 24 |
| 2 | Nasarawa United | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | +3 | 20 |
| 3 | Barau FC | 12 | 4 | 7 | 1 | +4 | 19 |
| 4 | Kano Pillars | 12 | 4 | 7 | 1 | +3 | 19 |
| 5 | Bendel Insurance | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | +2 | 19 |
| 6 | Rivers United | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 | +10 | 18 |
| 7 | Niger Tornadoes FC | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | +1 | 17 |
| 8 | Katsina United | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | -1 | 17 |
| 9 | Plateau United | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | +2 | 16 |
| 10 | Doma United | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
| 11 | Sporting Lagos FC | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | +1 | 15 |
| 12 | Shooting Stars SC | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 15 |
| 13 | Ikorodu City FC | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 14 |
| 14 | Warri Wolves FC | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | -1 | 14 |
| 15 | Kun Khalifat FC | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | -7 | 13 |
| 16 | Kwara United | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -2 | 12 |
| 17 | Ranchers Bees Kaduna | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 12 |
| 18 | Enyimba | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -4 | 11 |
| 19 | Abia Warriors | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | -7 | 11 |
| 20 | Inter Lagos | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | -11 | 6 |
Title race and top of the Nigeria Professional Football League table 2026-27
Enugu Rangers International top the table with 24 points from 11 matches: 7 wins, 3 draws, 1 defeats, 17 goals scored and 10 conceded (goal difference +7). Enugu Rangers International are averaging 2.18 points per match, scoring 1.55 and conceding 0.91 goals a game. Their nearest rivals Nasarawa United have 20 points from 12 matches (6 wins, 2 draws, 4 defeats) with 14 goals scored and 11 conceded. Third to fifth are Barau FC on 19 points, Kano Pillars on 19 points and Bendel Insurance on 19 points. The gap from first to second is 4 points, and to fourth 5 points.
Relegation zone and bottom of the Nigeria Professional Football League table
The relegation zone is currently occupied by Ranchers Bees Kaduna (12 pts), Enyimba (11 pts), Abia Warriors (11 pts), Inter Lagos (6 pts). Kwara United in position 16 are the last team above the drop zone, 0 points ahead of Ranchers Bees Kaduna in position 17. Bottom club Inter Lagos have 6 points from 11 matches (1 wins, 3 draws, 7 defeats) with 6 goals scored and 17 conceded. The gap between the leaders and the bottom club is 18 points.
Best attack, best defence and form
The most productive attack belongs to Bendel Insurance with 19 goals, an average of 1.58 per match. The best defence belongs to Rivers United, who have conceded only 5 goals, 0.45 per match. At the other end, Inter Lagos have scored the fewest goals (6) and Abia Warriors have conceded the most (19). In total 270 goals have been scored in 116 matches, an average of 2.33 per match. 10 of the 20 clubs have a positive goal difference. Enugu Rangers International have the most wins (7) and Barau FC the most draws (7). Of the 116 matches played so far, 40 ended level, about 34 percent. The best form over the last five matches belongs to Nasarawa United: 4 wins, 0 draws, 1 defeats. The worst form over the last five belongs to Kwara United: 0 wins, 2 draws, 3 defeats.
The Nigeria Professional Football League season 2026-27 so far
The table has 20 clubs; so far each club has played between 10 and 12 matches. In mid-table, Sporting Lagos FC sit in position 11 with 15 points. Across the league clubs are averaging 1.33 points per match. Positions are usually decided by points, then goal difference, then goals scored; where the competition's own regulations set a different order, those regulations apply. The next scheduled match is Sporting Lagos FC v Rivers United on 10 Nov 2026 at 15:00, with 20 matches in the next 15 days. The current top scorer is Chukwuemeka Obioma (Abia Warriors) with 8 goals.
Nigeria Professional Football League table FAQ
Who is top of the Nigeria Professional Football League table right now?
Enugu Rangers International lead with 24 points from 11 matches, followed by Nasarawa United on 20 points.
When is the Nigeria Professional Football League table updated?
After every full-time whistle. The latest update followed Ikorodu City FC 2-2 Inter Lagos on 9 Nov 2026 at 15:00.
Which teams are in the Nigeria Professional Football League relegation zone?
Currently Ranchers Bees Kaduna (12 pts), Enyimba (11 pts), Abia Warriors (11 pts), Inter Lagos (6 pts). Positions can change every round.
How are teams separated when they are level on points?
Positions are usually decided by points, then goal difference, then goals scored; where the competition's own regulations set a different order, those regulations apply.
Who is the Nigeria Professional Football League top scorer?
Chukwuemeka Obioma of Abia Warriors with 8 goals; the full list is on the top scorers page.