Kano Pillars vs Rivers United kicks off 30 December 2026 at 15:00. Nigeria Premier League fixture. Live scores, lineups, and statistics will be available here from kick-off.
Rivers United vs Kano Pillars Football Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/12/30
Bookmaker odds for this match will appear closer to kickoff on Wednesday, 30 December at 15:00. Pre-match prices typically publish 24–48 hours before the first whistle.
Rivers United
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | ||
| Yellow cards | ||
| Red cards | ||
| Penalties awarded |
6
Kano Pillars wins
8
Rivers United wins
-
19 Apr 2026
Kano Pillars
2 - 1
Rivers United
W
-
03 Dec 2025
Rivers United
1 - 0
Kano Pillars
L
-
25 Apr 2025
Kano Pillars
2 - 0
Rivers United
W
-
01 Dec 2024
Rivers United
1 - 0
Kano Pillars
L
-
09 Mar 2024
Rivers United
1 - 1
Kano Pillars
D
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rivers United
|
11 | 4 | 6 | 1 | +10 | 18 | W D D L D |
| 2 |
Enugu Rangers International
|
9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | +5 | 18 | L W W D D |
| 3 |
Bendel Insurance
|
10 | 6 | 0 | 4 | +3 | 18 | L W L W W |
| 4 |
Kano Pillars
|
11 | 4 | 6 | 1 | +3 | 18 | D L W D W |
| 5 |
Nasarawa United
|
11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | +1 | 17 | D W W W L |
| 6 |
Plateau United
|
11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | +4 | 16 | L W L D D |
| 7 |
Barau FC
|
11 | 3 | 7 | 1 | +3 | 16 | L D D D D |
| 8 |
Niger Tornadoes FC
|
11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 16 | W D W W D |
| 9 |
Katsina United
|
11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | -1 | 16 | D W L D W |
| 10 |
Shooting Stars SC
|
11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | +1 | 15 | D L W D W |
| 11 |
Sporting Lagos FC
|
10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | +1 | 15 | D D W W L |
| 12 |
Doma United
|
10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 15 | L W L D D |
| 13 |
Ikorodu City FC
|
11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 14 | L W L D D |
| 14 |
Warri Wolves FC
|
11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | -1 | 13 | L W D D D |
| 15 |
Kwara United
|
11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | -1 | 12 | W L D D L |
| 16 |
Kun Khalifat FC
|
11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | -7 | 12 | L W D W L |
| 17 |
Enyimba
|
11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -3 | 11 | W L D L W |
| 18 |
Abia Warriors
|
11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -7 | 10 | L D D L L |
| 19 |
Ranchers Bees
|
10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -3 | 9 | D L D L D |
| 20 |
Inter Lagos
|
11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | -11 | 6 | D L L L D |
Lineups not announced yet
Team sheets usually drop about an hour before kick-off. Check back closer to 15:00.
Recent results
Match preview
Kano Pillars host Rivers United in the Nigeria Premier League on Wednesday, 30 December 2026 at 15:00. Follow the live score, real-time commentary, confirmed lineups and match stats on this page as soon as kick-off begins.
Current league position
Kano Pillars sit 4th in the Nigeria Premier League table with 18 points from 11 matches (4W · 6D · 1L). Rivers United are 1st with 18 points from 11 matches (4W · 6D · 1L).
The full standings table — including form, goal difference and points gap — is available in the Standings tab above, and the complete season archive lives on the Nigeria Premier League hub.
Head-to-head history
These two clubs have met 18 times on record. Kano Pillars have won 6, Rivers United have won 8 and 4 matches ended level. A full timeline of previous meetings — scores, dates and competitions — is in the H2H tab above.
How to follow the match
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Advanced match statistics
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Kano Pillars vs Rivers United — frequently asked
When is Kano Pillars vs Rivers United played?
Kick-off is in the Nigeria Premier League.
Where is Kano Pillars vs Rivers United played?
Kano Pillars host the match, so it is played on their home ground. The exact stadium is not yet confirmed on our feed.
Has Kano Pillars vs Rivers United started?
Not yet. The match kicks off Wednesday, 30 December 2026 at 15:00 UTC. SportScore will start streaming live scores, events and stats on this page as soon as the first whistle blows.
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Which competition is Kano Pillars vs Rivers United part of?
The Nigeria Premier League in Nigeria. Full fixtures, standings and top scorers for this season are on the competition hub.
More from the Nigeria Premier League
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