Ethiopia Premier League 2026/2027
EthiopiaSeason 2026/2027
About the league: Ethiopia Premier League
Ethiopia Premier League is one of the football leagues in Ethiopia. The 2026/2027 season features 18 teams, with Ethiopia Nigd Bank out in front on 6 points. Games here produce 1.37 goals per match on average, and both teams score (BTTS) in 32% of them. The season is played from 9 October 2026 to 28 May 2027.
Ethiopia Premier League 2026/2027: season in numbers
Season picture
In the 2026/2027 season, 19 Ethiopia Premier League matches have been completed. Ethiopia Nigd Bank leads the table with 6 points.
Goal tempo
Average goals: 1.37. BTTS: 32%. Over 2.5: 11%. Clean-sheet matches: 68%.
Result split
Home wins: 11%. Draws: 42%. Away wins: 47%.
Team rankings
Ethiopian Medhin has the league's highest goals-per-match average at 1.50. Both teams scored in 100% of Kedus Giorgis's matches.
League table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Ethiopia Nigd Bank | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | +2 | 6 | 3.00 | WW |
| 2 |  Negele Arsi Ketema | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4:1 | +3 | 5 | 1.67 | DDW |
| 3 | Halaba Ketema | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3:2 | +1 | 5 | 1.67 | DWD |
| 4 |  Ethiopian Medhin | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:1 | +2 | 4 | 2.00 | WD |
| 5 |  Adama Kenema | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1:0 | +1 | 4 | 2.00 | WD |
| 6 |  Mebrat Hayl | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1:1 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 | LDW |
| 7 |  Sheger Ketema | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1:1 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 | WDL |
| 8 |  Bahardar | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:1 | 0 | 3 | 1.50 | WL |
| 9 |  Mekelakeya | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:1 | 0 | 3 | 1.50 | WL |
| 10 |  Ethiopia Bunna | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:5 | -3 | 3 | 1.00 | LWL |
| 11 |  Fasil Ketema | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 2 | 1.00 | DD |
| 12 |  Welayta Dicha | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 2 | 1.00 | DD |
| 13 |  Welwalo Adigrat Uni | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 | 1.00 | D |
| 14 |  Awassa Kenema | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 1 | 0.50 | LD |
| 15 |  Hadiya Hosaena | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 1 | 0.50 | LD |
| 16 |  Kedus Giorgis | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | -1 | 1 | 0.50 | DL |
| 17 |  Sidama Bunna | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | -1 | 0 | 0.00 | L |
| 18 | Gamo Chencha | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | -2 | 0 | 0.00 | L |
League statistics
Season 2026/2027 statistics are based on 19 completed matches.
Goal-count distribution
Team rankings
Compare teams by goals per match, BTTS, Over 2.5, clean sheets and corners across completed league matches.
Best attack
Goals scored per match
- 1Ethiopian Medhin1.50
- 2Negele Arsi Ketema1.33
- 3Ethiopia Nigd Bank1.00
- 4Kedus Giorgis1.00
- 5Halaba Ketema1.00
Best defence
Goals conceded per match (lower is better)
- 1Ethiopia Nigd Bank0.00
- 2Adama Kenema0.00
- 3Sheger Ketema0.33
- 4Negele Arsi Ketema0.33
- 5Mebrat Hayl0.33
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1Kedus Giorgis100%
- 2Welwalo Adigrat Uni100%
- 3Halaba Ketema67%
- 4Awassa Kenema50%
- 5Ethiopian Medhin50%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
Most clean sheets
Matches without conceding
Most corners
Corners per match
- 1Sidama Bunna13.0
- 2Mebrat Hayl5.7
- 3Kedus Giorgis5.5
- 4Adama Kenema5.5
- 5Sheger Ketema4.7
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 | Mebrat Hayl | 3 | 1.32 | 1.02 | +0.30 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| 2 | Halaba Ketema | 3 | 1.34 | 1.15 | +0.20 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 3 | Ethiopia Bunna | 3 | 1.11 | 1.06 | +0.05 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| 4 | Negele Arsi Ketema | 3 | 1.11 | 1.19 | -0.08 | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| 5 | Sheger Ketema | 3 | 1.03 | 1.14 | -0.11 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 6 | Mekelakeya | 2 | 1.12 | 0.77 | +0.34 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 7 | Fasil Ketema | 2 | 1.19 | 1.00 | +0.19 | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| 8 | Kedus Giorgis | 2 | 1.27 | 1.28 | -0.01 | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| 9 | Sidama Bunna | 1 | 1.38 | 0.61 | +0.77 | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| 10 | Adama Kenema | 2 | 1.05 | 1.28 | -0.23 | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| 11 | Awassa Kenema | 2 | 0.92 | 1.24 | -0.32 | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| 12 | Ethiopia Nigd Bank | 2 | 0.65 | 1.14 | -0.49 | 2 | 6 | +4 |
| 13 | Ethiopian Medhin | 1 | 1.14 | 0.97 | +0.17 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | Welayta Dicha | 1 | 0.78 | 0.80 | -0.02 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | Welwalo Adigrat Uni | 1 | 1.24 | 1.54 | -0.30 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 16 | Bahardar | 1 | 0.62 | 1.28 | -0.66 | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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.
Matches and fixtures
Results and upcoming matches - switch rounds with arrows or the list.
Competition fixtures
Round 2
FAQ
How many teams play in Ethiopia Premier League?
The 2026/2027 season of Ethiopia Premier League includes 18 teams.
When does the 2026/2027 Ethiopia Premier League season start and end?
The 2026/2027 Ethiopia Premier League season runs from 9 October 2026 to 28 May 2027.
How many matchweeks does the Ethiopia Premier League season have?
The 2026/2027 Ethiopia Premier League season spans 34 matchweeks.
Who leads the Ethiopia Premier League table?
Ethiopia Nigd Bank leads Ethiopia Premier League with 6 points.
Which team scores the most goals in Ethiopia Premier League?
Ethiopian Medhin has the strongest attack in Ethiopia Premier League, scoring 1.50 goals per match.
Which team has the best defence in Ethiopia Premier League?
Ethiopia Nigd Bank concedes the fewest goals in Ethiopia Premier League, 0.00 per match.
How many goals are scored on average in Ethiopia Premier League?
Ethiopia Premier League averages 1.37 goals per match.
How often does Over 2.5 land in Ethiopia Premier League?
Over 2.5 lands in 11% of Ethiopia Premier League matches.
How often do both teams score in Ethiopia Premier League?
BTTS lands in 32% of Ethiopia Premier League matches.
Do home teams have an advantage in Ethiopia Premier League?
Home teams win 11% of matches in Ethiopia Premier League.