Kano Pillars vs Katsina United: result 1-0 and analysis
NPFLMatchday 9Kick-off on October 18, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano
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What was the result of Kano Pillars vs Katsina United?
Kano Pillars won 1-0 on October 18, 2026.
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Kano Pillars have 5 wins, 5 draws and 5 defeats; Katsina United have 6, 4 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2026 | Plateau United(away) | 0-4 | NPFL |
| Oct 7, 2026 | Shooting Stars(away) | 0-0 | NPFL |
| Oct 3, 2026 | Sporting Lagos(home) | 1-1 | NPFL |
| Sep 27, 2026 | Enyimba(home) | 0-0 | NPFL |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Inter Lagos(away) | 1-1 | NPFL |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | Enyimba(home) | 4-2 | NPFL |
| Oct 4, 2026 | Inter Lagos(away) | 1-1 | NPFL |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Rivers United(home) | 1-1 | NPFL |
| Sep 27, 2026 | Doma United(home) | 2-1 | NPFL |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Shooting Stars(away) | 0-2 | NPFL |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 3 Kano Pillars wins, 0 draws, 3 Katsina United wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2026 | Kano Pillars 1-0 Katsina United | NPFL |
| Sep 7, 2025 | Katsina United 1-0 Kano Pillars | NPFL |
| May 7, 2025 | Katsina United 1-0 Kano Pillars | NPFL |
| Dec 8, 2024 | Kano Pillars 1-0 Katsina United | NPFL |
| Feb 28, 2024 | Katsina United 3-2 Kano Pillars | NPFL |
| Oct 7, 2023 | Kano Pillars 1-0 Katsina United | NPFL |
Last archived meeting: Kano Pillars vs Katsina United on Jan 28, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Kano Pillars score 1.3 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 15; Katsina United score 1.2 and concede 1.4.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kano Pillars | 1.3 | 1.5 | 4 | 8/15 | 9/15 |
| Katsina United | 1.2 | 1.4 | 3 | 7/15 | 7/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Kano Pillars sit 5th in NPFL (19 points from 12 matches) and Katsina United sit 7th (17 points from 12 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Kano Pillars | 12 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 12 | 19 |
| 7 | Katsina United | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
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