Match summary
Rivers United beat Plateau United 2-0 in the Npfl.
Rivers United vs Plateau UnitedResult, Lineups & H2H
2026/2027Match Timeline
79'Yellow Card
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Plateau United
73'Yellow Card
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Plateau United
Match Statistics
Statistics of the Game
Plateau United
64%Ball Possession36%
15Shots Total3
8Shots On Target0
8Corners0
21Fouls13
0Yellow Cards2
1Offsides0
0Saves4
4Shots Off Target3
163Attacks117
97Dangerous Attacks27
2Goals0
13Free Kicks22
5Shots Blocked0
4Substitutions5
0Injuries2
Team Lineups
Manager: H. Busari
Starting XI
32
EA
Ezekiel Andy28
EU
Emmanuel Utaka22
OE
Ochobi EliasSubstitutes
1
IN
Ifeanyi Nchekwube8
DI
Douglas Iyowuna9
HS
Handsome Surveyor19
FA
Francis Ayuba23
SO
Shola OladunjoyeManager: Gbenga Ogunbote
Starting XI
6
IO
Iwueke Obiuto40
ID
Isaiah DanielSubstitutes
4
TV
Tchadienne V.12
MH
Muhammad Hussain15
MA
Mustapha Abdullahi17
JS
Jackson Seiyefa23
GA
Godspower Akekoromowei31
SM
Sabbath ManchaPlayer Stats
| Player | Rating | Min | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles | Duels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | 90' | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | |
| - | 90' | 1 | 0 | - | - | - | - | |
| - | 90' | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | |
Ochobi Elias DF | - | 90' | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - |
| - | 90' | 1 | 0 | - | - | - | - | |
| - | 90' | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | |
Emmanuel Utaka DF | - | 90' | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - |
| - | 90' | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | |
Ezekiel Andy GK | - | 90' | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - |
| - | 90' | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - |
Rivers United vs Plateau United — computed insights
| Team | Games | Run | Unbeaten | Winless | Scored in | Conceded in | Last-5 pts | Last-5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivers United | 15 | W3 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 12/15 | 11-4 |
| Plateau United | 15 | W1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4/15 | 2-4 |
- W1-0 vs Plateau United2026-04-12
- L1-2 @ Kano Pillars2026-04-19
- W3-0 vs Abia Warriors2026-05-03
- W3-2 @ Wikki Tourist2026-05-10
- W3-0 vs Katsina United2026-05-24
- L0-1 @ Rivers United2026-04-12
- D1-1 vs Kun Khalifat2026-04-19
- L0-1 @ Warri Wolves2026-05-03
- L0-1 @ Nasarawa United2026-05-10
- W1-0 vs Kano Pillars2026-05-24
- Meetings on record
- 10
- Period covered
- 2018-01-17 – 2026-04-12
- Rivers United wins
- 4
- Draws
- 2
- Plateau United wins
- 4
- Avg goals per meeting
- 2.5
- Over 2.5 goals
- 40%
- Both teams scored
- 60%
- Home side won
- 70%share of all meetings won by whichever club hosted
- Last 5 meetings
- 3W 1D 1L (Rivers United view)
- Avg goals, last 5 vs all-time
- 2.6 vs 2.5
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-12 | Rivers United | 1-0 | Plateau United |
| 2025-12-11 | Plateau United | 1-2 | Rivers United |
| 2025-01-26 | Plateau United | 2-1 | Rivers United |
| 2024-12-30 | Rivers United | 1-1 | Plateau United |
| 2024-04-16 | Rivers United | 3-1 | Plateau United |
Previous Meetings
Previous Meetings
Last 10 matches
Goals
13-12
Total matches
10Head to Head
Head to Head
Last 10 matches
4
Rivers United wins
2
Draws
4
Plateau United wins
Goals Scored
13 - 12
Matchday 1 — Npfl
- Shooting Stars vs Inter Lagos — 28 Aug 20262-1
- Niger Tornadoes vs Enyimba — 30 Aug 20262-1
- Bendel Insurance vs Warri Wolves — 30 Aug 20262-1
- Barau vs Nasarawa United — 30 Aug 20263-1
- Kwara United vs Kano Pillars — 30 Aug 20262-2
- Abia Warriors vs Kun Khalifat — 30 Aug 20260-0
- Doma United vs Sporting Lagos — 30 Aug 20262-0
- Enugu Rangers vs Katsina United — 30 Aug 20261-1
- Ikorodu City vs Ranchers Bees — 30 Aug 20263-1