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Rivers United play in the Nigeria Professional Football League and currently sit in position 3 of the standings with 18 points from 11 matches. Latest result: Rivers United 1-1 Enugu Rangers International (1 Nov 2026). Next match: Sporting Lagos FC vs Rivers United on 10 Nov 2026. Find Rivers United fixtures, results, standings, head-to-head records and the full squad on goal888.
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Squad
Goalkeepers
Defenders
- 5Gabriel Innocent
- 6Stephen Manyo
- 13Taiwo Abdul Rafiu
- 14Abubakar Salman
- 15Muhammad Mukhtar
- 19Isaac Annor
- 27David Sholumade
- 28Emmanuel Utaka
- 33Ubong Williams
- 35Ebuka Akobundu
- Anthony Ohaegbu
- Josiah Okanu
- Paul Junior
- Temple Emekayi
Midfielders
- 10Alex Oyowah
- 12Ogbu Ogechukwu
- 14Salman Abubakar
- 17Chinemerem Ugwueze
- 18Oguntayo Seyi
- 22Ochobi Elias
- 23Shola Oladunjoye
- 24Wasiu Falolu
- 25Blessed Iyamu
- 25Stephen Gambo
- 39Oscar James
- Anthony Omaka
- Bello Babatunde
- Bello Babatunde Martins
- Boluwaji
- David Boluwaji
- Kingdom Confidence
- Muyiwa Adeola Fehintola
- Oscar Ozornwafor
- Victor Arikpo
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Rivers United injury news & suspensions
No injuries or suspensions reported
Rivers United transfer news: ins & outs
No recent transfers
Rivers United standings and season overview
This season Rivers United have played 11 Nigeria Professional Football League matches, winning 4, drawing 6 and losing 1, scoring 15 goals and conceding 5 (goal difference +10) for 18 points and position 3 in the table. That is an average of 1.64 points per match, 1.36 goals scored and 0.45 conceded per game. The team directly above, in position 2, is Kano Pillars with 19 points, 1 points ahead. The team directly below, in position 4, is Bendel Insurance with 18 points, 0 points behind. For context, the Nigeria Professional Football League table is led by Enugu Rangers International with 21 points, followed by Kano Pillars (19 points) and Rivers United (18 points); bottom of the table are Inter Lagos with 6 points.
Rivers United results and recent form
Across the last 10 matches in all competitions on record, Rivers United won 3, drew 6 and lost 1, scoring 13 goals and conceding 5; 3 of the wins came at home and 0 away.
Split by venue, Rivers United played 5 home matches (won 3, drew 2, lost 0, scored 10, conceded 1) and 5 away matches (won 0, drew 4, lost 1, scored 3, conceded 4).
1 Nov 2026 Nigeria Professional Football League: Rivers United 1-1 Enugu Rangers International (draw). 25 Oct 2026 Nigeria Professional Football League: Bendel Insurance 2-1 Rivers United (loss). 18 Oct 2026 Nigeria Professional Football League: Rivers United 0-0 Barau FC (draw). 11 Oct 2026 Nigeria Professional Football League: Abia Warriors 0-0 Rivers United (draw). 4 Oct 2026 Nigeria Professional Football League: Rivers United 2-0 Ikorodu City FC (win). 30 Sep 2026 Nigeria Professional Football League: Katsina United 1-1 Rivers United (draw). 28 Sep 2026 Nigeria Professional Football League: Ranchers Bees Kaduna 0-0 Rivers United (draw). 24 Sep 2026 Nigeria Professional Football League: Rivers United 5-0 Kun Khalifat FC (win). 20 Sep 2026 Nigeria Professional Football League: Nasarawa United 1-1 Rivers United (draw). 16 Sep 2026 Nigeria Professional Football League: Rivers United 2-0 Warri Wolves FC (win).
Rivers United fixtures and next match
Rivers United have 7 confirmed fixtures coming up. All kick-off times are UK time and are updated when a match is postponed or rescheduled.
10 Nov 2026 at 15:00, Nigeria Professional Football League: Sporting Lagos FC vs Rivers United (away). 15 Nov 2026 at 15:00, Nigeria Professional Football League: Kwara United vs Rivers United (away). 22 Nov 2026 at 15:00, Nigeria Professional Football League: Rivers United vs Niger Tornadoes FC (home). 29 Nov 2026 at 15:00, Nigeria Professional Football League: Shooting Stars SC vs Rivers United (away). 6 Dec 2026 at 15:00, Nigeria Professional Football League: Rivers United vs Doma United (home). 13 Dec 2026 at 15:00, Nigeria Professional Football League: Inter Lagos vs Rivers United (away).
Rivers United FAQ: next match, standings, results
When is the next Rivers United match?
The next Rivers United match is Sporting Lagos FC vs Rivers United on 10 Nov 2026 at 15:00 (UK time). Kick-off times update if the fixture is moved.
Where are Rivers United in the Nigeria Professional Football League standings?
Rivers United are currently in position 3 of the Nigeria Professional Football League table with 18 points from 11 matches. The standings update after every full-time whistle.
What was the last Rivers United result?
The latest result was Rivers United 1-1 Enugu Rangers International (1 Nov 2026). Earlier results and match stats are on this page.
What is the Rivers United form in their last five matches?
In their last 5 matches Rivers United won 1, drew 3 and lost 1.