Rivers United vs Bayelsa United

Match report

Bayelsa United edged past Rivers United 2-1 in the NPFL on 13 October 2025.

Rivers United dominated possession with 67% of the ball.

The match was played at Yakubu Gowon Stadium.

Half-time 0-1 Possession 67% - 33% On target 4 - 3 Corners 5 - 1 Yellow cards 3

First half vs second half

	1st half	2nd half
Ball Possession	69–31	—
Corners	1–1	4–0
Attacks	74–43	84–53

Match statistics

5 Corners 1

5 Substitution 3

158 Attacks 96

104 Dangerous Attacks 33

4 On Target 3

8 Off Target 8

67% Ball Possession 33%

Substitutions

• 46' ↑ W. Samuel ↓ A. Okon Rivers United
• 46' ↑ S. Obi ↓ W. Falolu Rivers United
• 62' ↑ C. Onyinjekwu ↓ I. Ogba Bayelsa United
• 62' ↑ K. Lawal ↓ K. Sheddy Bayelsa United
• 63' ↑ C. Sunday ↓ F. Ubong Rivers United
• 63' ↑ R. Ayemwenre ↓ T. Otaniyi Rivers United
• 76' ↑ T. Zachariah ↓ M. B. Jenewari Rivers United
• 87' ↑ E. Ofem ↓ J. Emo Bayelsa United

Cards

• 50' C. Chiaha Bayelsa United
• 61' T. Otaniyi Rivers United

Head-to-head

Rivers United 1 0 draws 5 Bayelsa 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

Rivers United D D D W W

Bayelsa United D D L L L

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score in Rivers United vs Bayelsa United?

Rivers United lost 1-2 against Bayelsa United on 13 October 2025.

Who won Rivers United vs Bayelsa United?

Bayelsa United won the match 2-1.

Where was Rivers United vs Bayelsa United played?

The match was played at Yakubu Gowon Stadium.

Who had more possession in Rivers United vs Bayelsa United?

Rivers United had 67% of possession, compared to 33% for the other side.