Rivers United vs Kano Pillars Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/04/19
Bookmaker odds for this match will appear closer to kickoff on Sunday, 19 April at 15:00. Pre-match prices typically publish 24–48 hours before the first whistle.
Rivers United
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- 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
- 22 Oct 2023 Kano Pillars 1 - 0 Rivers United W
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rivers United
|
44 | 22 | 10 | 12 | +6 | 76 | L L W L W |
| 2 |
Nasarawa United
|
44 | 20 | 11 | 13 | +9 | 71 | W L W L L |
| 3 |
Abia Warriors
|
45 | 21 | 8 | 16 | +4 | 71 | L W L W L |
| 4 |
Ikorodu City FC
|
44 | 19 | 13 | 12 | +13 | 70 | W D W L W |
| 5 |
Plateau United
|
45 | 21 | 6 | 18 | +4 | 69 | L W D W L |
| 6 |
Enugu Rangers International
|
44 | 17 | 13 | 14 | +13 | 64 | D W L D D |
| 7 |
Bendel Insurance
|
44 | 16 | 16 | 12 | +6 | 64 | W D D L W |
| 8 |
Shooting Stars SC
|
44 | 18 | 8 | 18 | -4 | 62 | W L W L D |
| 9 |
Enyimba
|
45 | 16 | 12 | 17 | +2 | 60 | W L W D W |
| 10 |
Katsina United
|
43 | 16 | 12 | 15 | -6 | 60 | D W D W L |
| 11 |
Bayelsa United
|
45 | 15 | 14 | 16 | +1 | 59 | W L W L L |
| 12 |
Niger Tornadoes FC
|
44 | 16 | 9 | 19 | 0 | 57 | W L W L D |
| 13 |
Kwara United
|
45 | 15 | 12 | 18 | 0 | 57 | D L W W D |
| 14 |
Remo Stars
|
44 | 17 | 6 | 21 | -5 | 57 | W W D W L |
| 15 |
Kano Pillars
|
45 | 16 | 8 | 21 | -4 | 56 | D W L W L |
| 16 |
El Kanemi Warriors
|
44 | 14 | 10 | 20 | -16 | 52 | L D L D L |
| 17 |
Barau FC
|
34 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 0 | 46 | W D D D W |
| 18 |
Warri Wolves FC
|
34 | 11 | 10 | 13 | -3 | 43 | L D L W L |
| 19 |
Wikki Tourist
|
34 | 9 | 13 | 12 | -6 | 40 | L D L D W |
| 20 |
Kun Khalifat FC
|
34 | 10 | 9 | 15 | -6 | 39 | L D L W W |
| 21 |
Akwa United
|
11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | +4 | 17 | L W L W L |
| 22 |
Heartland FC
|
11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | +2 | 15 | D L W L W |
| 23 |
Sunshine Stars FC
|
11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -2 | 10 | L W L L L |
| 24 |
Lobi Stars
|
10 | 1 | 2 | 7 | -12 | 5 | L L L L W |
Lineups not announced yet
Team sheets usually drop about an hour before kick-off. Check back closer to 15:00.
Match preview
Kano Pillars host Rivers United in the Nigeria Premier League on Sunday, 19 April 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 15th in the Nigeria Premier League table with 56 points from 45 matches (16W · 8D · 21L). Rivers United are 1st with 76 points from 44 matches (22W · 10D · 12L).
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
SportScore will publish a live matchcast the moment Kano Pillars vs Rivers United kicks off. You'll see the clock, running score, goals, yellow and red cards, substitutions and live team stats (possession, shots, corners, fouls) without refreshing the page.
Advanced match statistics
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- Ball possession (%)
- Shots on target & shots off target
- Corner kicks
- Fouls, offsides, yellow and red cards
- Dangerous attacks & attacks
- Starting XI, formation and confirmed substitutes
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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 Sunday, 19 April 2026 at 15:00 UTC. SportScore will start streaming live scores, events and stats on this page as soon as the first whistle blows.
How can I follow Kano Pillars vs Rivers United live?
On this page. SportScore publishes the live scoreboard, goal & card events, possession and shots, team-stat bars and line-ups free of charge and with no sign-up. Refresh is automatic while the match is in play.
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
Browse every team, fixture and result in this season on the Nigeria Premier League hub, or jump to the full Nigeria football section for national team, cup and youth competitions. You can also follow Kano Pillars and Rivers United for their upcoming schedules, squads and recent form.