The Nigeria Premier Football League has released its official statistics after Matchday 36, offering a clear picture of a season defined by competitiveness and fine margins, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The data reveal a dominant home advantage across the campaign. Out of 268 victories recorded so far, home teams account for 226 wins, while away sides have managed just 42. A total of 91 matches have ended in draws, with visiting teams suffering 226 defeats, highlighting the difficulty of picking up points on the road.
At the summit, Rangers International F.C. lead the standings with 62 points from 36 matches. Their title push has been built on a solid defensive foundation, conceding just 25 goals—the best record in the league while also boasting a +18 goal difference. Rangers are equally effective in attack, ranking among the joint top scorers with 43 goals, underlining their balance at both ends of the pitch.
At the other end of the table, Bayelsa United F.C. and Wikki Tourists F.C. are level on 40 points, reflecting the intensity of the relegation battle heading into the final stretch of the season.
Meanwhile, Abia Warriors F.C. have impressed on their travels, recording the strongest away performance with five wins. In contrast, Remo Stars F.C. have struggled defensively, conceding 45 goals, the highest in the league, a factor that has significantly impacted their campaign.
With just two matchdays remaining and an outstanding fixture still to be decided, the numbers underline how tightly contested the 2025/26 season has been, with both the title race and survival fight set to go down to the wire.