NPFL· Season 2026
Match Summary
Bayelsa United defeated Rivers United 2:1. The match was played in NPFL 2026. Goals were scored by S. Garba 28′, C. Onyinjekwu 70′, S. Manyo 90′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Rivers United made 5 substitutions, Bayelsa United made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Rivers United and Bayelsa United — 3 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.
Rivalry since 2023
Rivers United vs Bayelsa United Head to Head Results· 7
Rivers United and Bayelsa United have met 7 times — Rivers United won 2, Bayelsa United won 4, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2023. Bayelsa United leads the head-to-head with 4 victories from 7 meetings. A combined 15 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.14 per match (7 for the home side, 8 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 3 matches (43%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 3 games (43%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Bayelsa United are currently unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–2 in 2023.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 14 May 2026