Barau FC sit on 12 points from six matches with a healthy goal difference of +6. Rivers United are just one point behind on 11 points, though they have played a game fewer. Plateau United occupy third place, also on 11 points after six games.
Doma United and Rangers International complete the top five on 10 points each. Kano Pillars, Bendel Insurance and Ikorodu City make up the chasing pack, with Abia Warriors also on eight points after their emphatic weekend win.
At the bottom of the table, Enyimba International remain in last place with just one point from five matches. Inter Lagos, Kun Khalifat and Niger Tornadoes are also struggling near the foot of the standings.
NPFL 26/27 League Table after Matchday 6
- Barau FC – 6 played, +6 GD, 12 pts
- Rivers United – 5 played, +9 GD, 11 pts
- Plateau United – 6 played, +3 GD, 11 pts
- Doma United – 6 played, +1 GD, 10 pts
- Rangers International – 5 played, +1 GD, 10 pts
- Kano Pillars – 5 played, +4 GD, 9 pts
- Bendel Insurance – 6 played, -1 GD, 9 pts
- Ikorodu City – 5 played, +4 GD, 8 pts
- Abia Warriors – 6 played, -1 GD, 8 pts
- Kwara United – 6 played, +1 GD, 7 pts
- Ranchers Bees – 6 played, 0 GD, 7 pts
- Sporting Lagos – 5 played, 0 GD, 7 pts
- Warri Wolves – 5 played, -1 GD, 7 pts
- Nasarawa United – 6 played, -2 GD, 7 pts
- Katsina United – 5 played, -3 GD, 6 pts
- Shooting Stars – 4 played, 0 GD, 6 pts
- Niger Tornadoes – 6 played, -2 GD, 5 pts
- Kun Khalifat – 6 played, -8 GD, 5 pts
- Inter Lagos – 6 played, -6 GD, 4 pts
- Enyimba International – 5 played, -5 GD, 1 pt
The early season table remains tightly contested, with several teams separated by only a few points. Rivers United’s superior goal difference and game in hand make them strong contenders, while Barau FC will look to maintain their lead as the campaign progresses.