Ethiopia Premier League 2025/2026: standings, schedule and stats
EthiopiaAbout the league: Ethiopia Premier League
Ethiopia Premier League is a soccer league in Ethiopia. The 2025/2026 season features 20 teams, with Sidama Bunna leading the standings on 68 points. Games average 1.78 goals, with both teams scoring in 40% of them. The schedule runs from October 18, 2025 through July 5, 2026.
Ethiopia Premier League 2025/2026: season in numbers
Season overview
379 games have been completed in the 2025/2026 Ethiopia Premier League season. Sidama Bunna leads the standings with 68 points.
Scoring trends
Games average 1.78 goals. Both teams score in 40% of games. 28% finish with at least three goals. At least one team keeps a clean sheet in 60% of games.
Home, draw and away results
Home teams win 31% of games. 40% end in a draw. Road teams win 30% of games.
Team leaders
Ethiopia Nigd Bank has the league's highest scoring average at 1.18 goals per game. Both teams scored in 58% of Ethiopia Nigd Bank's games.
Standings
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Sidama Bunna | 38 | 19 | 11 | 8 | 43:23 | +20 | 68 | 1.79 | WWDWL |
| 2 |  Negele Arsi Ketema | 38 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 37:30 | +7 | 60 | 1.58 | DWDWL |
| 3 |  Mekelakeya | 38 | 13 | 16 | 9 | 43:33 | +10 | 55 | 1.45 | LLWLD |
| 4 |  Fasil Ketema | 38 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 28:28 | 0 | 55 | 1.45 | LWWLW |
| 5 |  Mebrat Hayl | 38 | 13 | 15 | 10 | 32:26 | +6 | 54 | 1.42 | LDWDW |
| 6 |  Kedus Giorgis | 37 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 33:31 | +2 | 53 | 1.43 | WWWWD |
| 7 |  Welayta Dicha | 38 | 11 | 18 | 9 | 37:31 | +6 | 51 | 1.34 | DWLWD |
| 8 |  Ethiopia Bunna | 38 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 40:39 | +1 | 51 | 1.34 | LLDWD |
| 9 |  Sheger Ketema | 37 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 34:30 | +4 | 50 | 1.35 | WDLWW |
| 10 |  Awassa Kenema | 38 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 36:33 | +3 | 50 | 1.32 | WLDDL |
| 11 |  Bahardar | 38 | 9 | 21 | 8 | 28:28 | 0 | 48 | 1.26 | DLDLD |
| 12 |  Hadiya Hosaena | 38 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 31:35 | -4 | 48 | 1.26 | DLWDD |
| 13 |  Ethiopia Nigd Bank | 38 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 45:45 | 0 | 47 | 1.24 | WLDLD |
| 14 |  Adama Kenema | 38 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 35:38 | -3 | 46 | 1.21 | LWDLW |
| 15 |  Welwalo Adigrat Uni | 38 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 32:36 | -4 | 46 | 1.21 | DDLWD |
| 16 |  Ethiopian Medhin | 37 | 9 | 16 | 12 | 29:31 | -2 | 43 | 1.16 | DWLLL |
| 17 |  Dire Dawa Kenema | 38 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 26:42 | -16 | 42 | 1.10 | LLWDW |
| 18 |  Mekelle Kenema | 38 | 8 | 17 | 13 | 30:36 | -6 | 41 | 1.08 | DDDLW |
| 19 |  Shire Endaselassie | 37 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 24:32 | -8 | 41 | 1.11 | DDLWL |
| 20 |  Arba Minch Kenema | 38 | 7 | 14 | 17 | 30:46 | -16 | 35 | 0.92 | WWLLL |
League statistics
The 2025/2026 season stats cover 379 completed games.
Goal-count distribution
Team rankings
Compare teams by goals per game, BTTS, Over 2.5, clean sheets and corners across completed league games.
Best attack
Goals scored per match
- 1Ethiopia Nigd Bank1.18
- 2Mekelakeya1.15
- 3Sidama Bunna1.13
- 4Ethiopia Bunna1.05
- 5Welayta Dicha0.97
Best defense
Goals allowed per game (lower is better)
- 1Sidama Bunna0.61
- 2Mebrat Hayl0.68
- 3Fasil Ketema0.74
- 4Bahardar0.74
- 5Negele Arsi Ketema0.79
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1Ethiopia Nigd Bank58%
- 2Hadiya Hosaena47%
- 3Ethiopia Bunna47%
- 4Welwalo Adigrat Uni46%
- 5Welayta Dicha45%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1Ethiopia Nigd Bank47%
- 2Ethiopia Bunna37%
- 3Mekelle Kenema34%
- 4Adama Kenema32%
- 5Mekelakeya31%
Most clean sheets
Games without allowing a goal
- 1Fasil Ketema21
- 2Bahardar20
- 3Sidama Bunna20
- 4Mebrat Hayl18
- 5Mekelakeya18
Most corners
Corners per game
- 1Mekelakeya4.9
- 2Ethiopia Bunna4.4
- 3Dire Dawa Kenema4.3
- 4Kedus Giorgis4.2
- 5Mekelle Kenema4.1
League style
See whether this league tends to produce fast, open or physical matches and how much home advantage matters.
Compared with other leagues, Ethiopia Premier League rates below average for game pace, above average for chance quality and below average for openness. Home advantage is below average, game intensity is below average, and competitive balance is above average.
xG table and expected points
Compare team results with the quality of chances they create and allow.
| # | Team | M | xGxG - expected goals, the quality of scoring chances. | xGAxGA - expected goals allowed to opponents. | xGD | xPtsxPts - expected points calculated from xG. | Pts | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welayta Dicha | 38 | 1.31 | 0.99 | +0.32 | 60 | 51 | -9 |
| 2 | Mekelakeya | 36 | 1.32 | 0.98 | +0.34 | 58 | 53 | -5 |
| 3 | Sidama Bunna | 38 | 1.26 | 1.04 | +0.22 | 58 | 68 | +10 |
| 4 | Kedus Giorgis | 36 | 1.22 | 1.05 | +0.17 | 53 | 53 | 0 |
| 5 | Bahardar | 37 | 1.26 | 1.20 | +0.06 | 52 | 47 | -5 |
| 6 | Ethiopia Bunna | 36 | 1.22 | 1.15 | +0.07 | 51 | 47 | -4 |
| 7 | Fasil Ketema | 37 | 1.14 | 1.10 | +0.04 | 51 | 55 | +4 |
| 8 | Adama Kenema | 36 | 1.12 | 1.10 | +0.02 | 50 | 42 | -8 |
| 9 | Negele Arsi Ketema | 38 | 1.14 | 1.20 | -0.06 | 50 | 60 | +10 |
| 10 | Mekelle Kenema | 38 | 1.10 | 1.17 | -0.07 | 50 | 41 | -9 |
| 11 | Ethiopian Medhin | 36 | 1.23 | 1.23 | 0.00 | 49 | 43 | -6 |
| 12 | Ethiopia Nigd Bank | 37 | 1.13 | 1.18 | -0.05 | 49 | 44 | -5 |
| 13 | Mebrat Hayl | 36 | 1.12 | 1.16 | -0.04 | 48 | 50 | +2 |
| 14 | Welwalo Adigrat Uni | 37 | 1.03 | 1.10 | -0.07 | 48 | 45 | -3 |
| 15 | Arba Minch Kenema | 37 | 1.12 | 1.20 | -0.08 | 48 | 34 | -14 |
| 16 | Sheger Ketema | 35 | 1.11 | 1.11 | 0.00 | 47 | 47 | 0 |
| 17 | Dire Dawa Kenema | 37 | 1.08 | 1.18 | -0.10 | 47 | 42 | -5 |
| 18 | Hadiya Hosaena | 38 | 1.04 | 1.34 | -0.30 | 44 | 48 | +4 |
| 19 | Awassa Kenema | 35 | 1.07 | 1.24 | -0.18 | 43 | 45 | +2 |
| 20 | Shire Endaselassie | 36 | 0.95 | 1.24 | -0.29 | 41 | 41 | 0 |
xGxG (expected goals) — how many goals a team should score from the quality of its chances. = xG means expected goals. xPts are calculated from each match xG with a Poisson distribution. The delta column: positive (yellow) means more points than performance suggests; negative (green) means the team plays better than the table shows.
Games and schedule
Results and upcoming games - switch rounds with the arrows or the list.
League schedule
Round 3
FAQ
How many teams play in Ethiopia Premier League?
Ethiopia Premier League has 20 teams in the 2025/2026 season.
When does the 2025/2026 Ethiopia Premier League season start and end?
The 2025/2026 Ethiopia Premier League schedule runs from October 18, 2025 through July 5, 2026.
How many rounds are in the Ethiopia Premier League season?
The 2025/2026 Ethiopia Premier League schedule covers 38 rounds.
Who leads the Ethiopia Premier League standings?
Sidama Bunna leads Ethiopia Premier League with 68 points.
Which team scores the most goals in Ethiopia Premier League?
Ethiopia Nigd Bank has the league's highest scoring average at 1.18 goals per game.
Which team has the best defense in Ethiopia Premier League?
Sidama Bunna allows the fewest goals in Ethiopia Premier League, at 0.61 per game.
How many goals are scored per game in Ethiopia Premier League?
Ethiopia Premier League games average 1.78 goals.
How often do Ethiopia Premier League games finish Over 2.5 goals?
28% of Ethiopia Premier League games finish with at least three goals.
How often do both teams score in Ethiopia Premier League?
Both teams score in 40% of Ethiopia Premier League games.
How often do home teams win in Ethiopia Premier League?
Home teams win 31% of Ethiopia Premier League games.
What does xG show in Ethiopia Premier League stats?
Expected goals (xG) estimates the quality of scoring chances. The Ethiopia Premier League xG table compares each team's xG, expected goals against (xGA) and expected points (xPts) from completed games in the selected season.