Rivers United vs Abia Warriors kicks off 28 February 2027 at 15:00. Nigeria Premier League fixture. Live scores, lineups, and statistics will be available here from kick-off.
Rivers United vs Abia Warriors Football Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2027/02/28
Bookmaker odds for this match will appear closer to kickoff on Sunday, 28 February at 15:00. Pre-match prices typically publish 24–48 hours before the first whistle.
Abia Warriors
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | ||
| Yellow cards | ||
| Red cards | ||
| Penalties awarded |
5
Rivers United wins
6
Abia Warriors wins
-
11 Oct 2026
Abia Warriors
0 - 0
Rivers United
D
-
03 May 2026
Rivers United
3 - 0
Abia Warriors
W
-
07 Dec 2025
Abia Warriors
1 - 1
Rivers United
D
-
09 Aug 2025
Rivers United
0 - 0
Abia Warriors
D
-
13 Apr 2025
Abia Warriors
2 - 0
Rivers United
L
| # | 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
Rivers United host Abia Warriors in the Nigeria Premier League on Sunday, 28 February 2027 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
Rivers United sit 1st in the Nigeria Premier League table with 18 points from 11 matches (4W · 6D · 1L). Abia Warriors are 18th with 10 points from 11 matches (2W · 4D · 5L).
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 20 times on record. Rivers United have won 5, Abia Warriors have won 6 and 9 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 Rivers United vs Abia Warriors 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
Alongside the headline score, SportScore tracks the live metrics that actually decide football matches:
- 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
Match chat
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Rivers United vs Abia Warriors — frequently asked
When is Rivers United vs Abia Warriors played?
Kick-off is in the Nigeria Premier League.
Where is Rivers United vs Abia Warriors played?
Rivers United host the match, so it is played on their home ground. The exact stadium is not yet confirmed on our feed.
Has Rivers United vs Abia Warriors started?
Not yet. The match kicks off Sunday, 28 February 2027 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 Rivers United vs Abia Warriors 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 Rivers United vs Abia Warriors 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 Rivers United and Abia Warriors for their upcoming schedules, squads and recent form.