Bayelsa United vs Rivers United

NPFL 1 Mar 2026, 15:00
Bayelsa United
Bayelsa United
1–0
HT 1–0
FULL TIME
Rivers United
Rivers United
🏟 Samson Siasia Sports Stadium Round 28

Match report

Bayelsa United edged past Rivers United 1-0 in the NPFL on 1 March 2026.

The match was played at Samson Siasia Sports Stadium.

Half-time 1-0 Possession 41% - 59% On target 1 - 2 Corners 1 - 3
First half vs second half
  1st half 2nd half
Ball Possession 39–61 —
Corners 0–0 1–3
Attacks 58–76 45–55
Match statistics
1 Corners 3
4 Substitution 5
103 Attacks 131
54 Dangerous Attacks 80
1 On Target 2
5 Off Target 9
41% Ball Possession 59%
Line-ups 4-4-2  vs  4-4-2
Goalkeeper Defender Midfielder Forward
Bayelsa United · 4-4-2
35 E. Andy
3 I. Yusuf 33 U. Williams 29 A. Ogundare 2 K. Ihunwo
14 M. Jawad 32 N. Godstime 26 E. Etunuya 7 S. Wisdom
20 K. Lawal 9 E. Ikoi
Rivers United · 4-4-2
34 J. Noble
19 I. Annor 36 O. Elias 27 D. Sholumade 33 T. Emekayi
6 S. Manyo 24 W. Falolu 29 T. Otaniyi 26 M. Chijioke
20 E. Nnaji 31 T. Zachariah
Bayelsa United
Substitutes
  • 16 K. Oladipo
  • 8 E. Chinedu
  • 19 B. Tombiri
  • 27 J. Emo
  • 17 P. Ebimobowei
  • 6 C. Chukwu
  • 4 S. Loveday
  • 28 A. Nasidi
  • 23 S. Garba
Rivers United
Coach
Hakeem Busari
Substitutes
  • 1 I. Pius
  • 4 O. Duke
  • 12 O. Ogechukwu
  • 13 T. Abdulrafiu
  • 21 W. Samuel
  • 22 R. Ayemwenre
  • 28 M. B. Jenewari
  • 30 S. Obi
  • 35 E. Akobundu
Substitutions
  • 46' ↑ W. Samuel ↓ E. Nnaji Rivers United
  • 46' ↑ R. Ayemwenre ↓ T. Otaniyi Rivers United
  • 61' ↑ M. B. Jenewari ↓ T. Otaniyi Rivers United
  • 61' ↑ S. Obi ↓ M. Chijioke Rivers United
  • 82' ↑ T. Abdulrafiu ↓ I. Annor Rivers United
Head-to-head
Bayelsa United 5 0 draws 1 Rivers United
2026-03-01 Bayelsa United vs Rivers United 1 - 0
2025-10-13 Rivers United vs Bayelsa United 1 - 2
2025-03-26 Bayelsa United vs Rivers United 1 - 0
2024-11-10 Rivers United vs Bayelsa United 0 - 1
2024-04-30 Bayelsa United vs Rivers United 2 - 1
2023-12-14 Rivers United vs Bayelsa United 2 - 0
Recent form
Bayelsa United D D D W W
Rivers United D D L L L
Frequently asked questions
What was the final score in Bayelsa United vs Rivers United?
Bayelsa United won 1-0 against Rivers United on 1 March 2026.
Who won Bayelsa United vs Rivers United?
Bayelsa United won the match 1-0.
Where was Bayelsa United vs Rivers United played?
The match was played at Samson Siasia Sports Stadium.
Who had more possession in Bayelsa United vs Rivers United?
Rivers United had 59% of possession, compared to 41% for the other side.