The Flying Antelopes lead the standings with 16 points and a goal difference of +5. Closely behind them are Rivers United on 15 points, who boast the best goal difference in the league at +11 after remaining unbeaten.
Doma United occupy third place with 13 points, while Barau FC and Bendel Insurance are level on 12 points in fourth and fifth respectively. Plateau United complete the top six on 11 points.
Kano Pillars, still undefeated, sit seventh with 10 points from six matches, level on points with Kwara United. The mid-table is tightly contested, with Ikorodu City, Sporting Lagos and Katsina United all on nine points.
Further down, Niger Tornadoes, Nasarawa United and Abia Warriors have eight points each. Enyimba, Ranchers Bees, Shooting Stars and Warri Wolves are grouped on seven points, while Inter Lagos and Kun Khalifat prop up the table with five points apiece.
The early table highlights the competitive nature of the season, with only a few points separating several clubs in the middle and lower reaches. Rangers International will look to maintain their position at the summit, while Rivers United remain a major threat given their impressive goal difference and unbeaten record.
As the campaign progresses, consistency will be key for sides aiming to challenge at the top or pull clear of the relegation places.
NPFL Table After Matchday 7
| Pos | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rangers International | 7 | +5 | 16 |
| 2 | Rivers United | 7 | +11 | 15 |
| 3 | Doma United | 7 | +2 | 13 |
| 4 | Barau FC | 7 | +3 | 12 |
| 5 | Bendel Insurance | 7 | +2 | 12 |
| 6 | Plateau United | 7 | +1 | 11 |
| 7 | Kano Pillars | 6 | +4 | 10 |
| 8 | Kwara United | 7 | +2 | 10 |
| 9 | Ikorodu City | 7 | +1 | 9 |
| 10 | Sporting Lagos | 7 | 0 | 9 |
| 11 | Katsina United | 7 | -3 | 9 |
| 12 | Niger Tornadoes | 7 | -1 | 8 |
| 13 | Nasarawa United | 7 | -2 | 8 |
| 14 | Abia Warriors | 7 | -3 | 8 |
| 15 | Enyimba International | 7 | -1 | 7 |
| 16 | Ranchers Bees | 7 | -1 | 7 |
| 17 | Shooting Stars | 6 | -2 | 7 |
| 18 | Warri Wolves | 7 | -3 | 7 |
| 19 | Inter Lagos | 7 | -6 | 5 |
| 20 | Kun Khalifat | 7 | -9 | 5 |