NPFL· Season 2026
Match Summary
Bayelsa United defeated Rivers United 1:0. The match was played in NPFL 2026. Goals were scored by T. Emekayi 13′ (o.g.). 6 yellow cards were shown. Bayelsa United made 0 substitutions, Rivers United made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between Bayelsa United and Rivers United — 1 goal and 6 cards recorded during the match.
Own Goal
Rivalry since 2023
Bayelsa United vs Rivers United Head to Head Results· 7
Bayelsa United and Rivers United have met 7 times — Bayelsa United won 4, Rivers United won 2, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2023. Bayelsa United leads the head-to-head with 4 victories from 7 meetings. A combined 17 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.43 per match (9 for the home side, 8 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 4 matches (57%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 4 games (57%), 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.
Recent Meetings
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Bayelsa United have recorded 1 win, 0 draws and 5 defeats. Rivers United show 0 wins, 1 draw and 5 losses from their last 6 outings.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 13 May 2026