Four clubs sit on 18 points after NPFL matchday 11 closed on Sunday 1 November 2026, yet Enugu Rangers have played nine games, Bendel Insurance ten and Rivers United and Kano Pillars eleven, so the moment those points are divided by games played the tie comes apart. Enugu Rangers' 2.00 points per game leads the league.
Two games in hand for Enugu Rangers
Enugu Rangers have played nine times. Our table is worked out from every result of the season so far, matchday 1 to 11, and it includes Enugu Rangers' 2-1 win over Nasarawa United, which rain stopped at 1-1 on 17 September. The game was completed the next morning through Daniel Itodo's goal, Africa Top Sports reported. Enugu Rangers owe a matchday 9 game and a matchday 10 game. Bendel Insurance, Sporting Lagos, Doma United and Ranchers Bees each have one game in hand.
Top eight by points per game after matchday 11, 1 November 2026.
| Club | Played | Points | Points per game | Games in hand | Last five |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enugu Rangers | 9 | 18 | 2.00 | 2 | LWWDD |
| Bendel Insurance | 10 | 18 | 1.80 | 1 | LWLWW |
| Rivers United | 11 | 18 | 1.64 | 0 | WDDLD |
| Kano Pillars | 11 | 18 | 1.64 | 0 | DLWDW |
| Nasarawa United | 11 | 17 | 1.55 | 0 | DWWWL |
| Sporting Lagos | 10 | 15 | 1.50 | 1 | DDWWL |
| Doma United | 10 | 15 | 1.50 | 1 | LWLDD |
| Plateau United | 11 | 16 | 1.45 | 0 | LWLDD |
Sporting Lagos and Doma United are 11th and 12th on points. On points per game they rise to sixth and seventh. Plateau United, Barau, Niger Tornadoes and Katsina United all stand at 1.45.
Where the 18 points were earned
Home and away points of the top four, after matchday 11, 1 November 2026.
| Club | Home points | Away points | Goal difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rivers United | 14 of 18 | 4 of 15 | +10 |
| Enugu Rangers | 10 of 12 | 8 of 15 | +5 |
| Bendel Insurance | 15 of 15 | 3 of 15 | +3 |
| Kano Pillars | 14 of 18 | 4 of 15 | +3 |
Bendel Insurance have won all five home games and lost four of five away, the most lopsided record in the top four, while Rivers United and Kano Pillars carry identical splits of 14 points from six home games and four from five trips. Enugu Rangers' eight away points from five journeys is the best return of the group.
Matchday 11 results and the foot of the table
Rivers United and Enugu Rangers drew 1-1 in Port Harcourt. Chijioke Mbaoma scored on 18 minutes. Godwin Obaje levelled early in the second half and was later sent off, Complete Sports reported. Kano Pillars beat Nasarawa United 2-0 through Ibrahim Yahaya and Fabian Nworie, Bendel Insurance came from behind to win 2-1 at Kwara United, Shooting Stars beat Abia Warriors 4-1 with two goals from Sodiq Ibrahim, and Katsina United beat Sporting Lagos 2-1 with a first-half double from Dadong. Enyimba edged Kun Khalifat 1-0 through Tobi Iyanda. Doma United drew 2-2 with Ikorodu City after two Bitrus Philemon goals. Plateau United and Warri Wolves drew 1-1, as did Inter Lagos and Ranchers Bees. Niger Tornadoes and Barau finished 0-0 on 30 October.
Inter Lagos are bottom. They have six points from 11 games, 0.55 per game, and one win all season. Ranchers Bees have nine from ten and Abia Warriors ten from 11. See our next round of fixtures and our clubs and grounds page.
Our view
Rivers United hold first place on goal difference. Five conceded in 11 is the best defence in the league. One win in five and four points from five away trips are the numbers of a side being caught. Bendel Insurance have the best home record of the four and the worst away record, three points from five games. Enugu Rangers are best placed of the four. Their two games in hand would bring four points at their current rate of 2.00 a game. Two wins would put them on 24, six clear of anyone who has played 11. Bendel Insurance's ceiling is 21. Any ban for Obaje could spoil the arithmetic.
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