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Ethiopian Higher League — Football Standings, Fixtures & Results
Frequently asked questions about the Ethiopian Higher League
What is the Ethiopian Higher League?
The Ethiopian Higher League is a football league in Ethiopia. SportScore tracks live scores, fixtures, results and the full standings table for every match in the competition.
How many teams play in the Ethiopian Higher League?
28 teams are currently competing in the Ethiopian Higher League on SportScore.
Who is top of the Ethiopian Higher League table?
Dessie Ketema currently lead the Ethiopian Higher League with 45 points, 2 points clear of second place.
Who are the current Ethiopian Higher League champions?
Siltie Worabe are the reigning Ethiopian Higher League title holders (2024).
What is the biggest win in the Ethiopian Higher League?
The biggest scoreline on record is Addis Ketema 0–6 Dessie Ketema.
How many goals are scored per match in the Ethiopian Higher League?
Across tracked Ethiopian Higher League matches, teams average 1.98 goals per game.
How many Ethiopian Higher League matches are tracked on SportScore?
SportScore has 484 Ethiopian Higher League matches on record, with live scores, events and standings updated in real time as new matches kick off.
Ethiopian Higher League Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dessie Ketema
|
26 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 36 | 18 | +18 | 45 | W L D D D |
| 2 |
Halaba City
|
22 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 32 | 19 | +13 | 43 | W L W W W |
| 3 |
Gamo Chencha
|
16 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 21 | 2 | +19 | 35 | D W D L W |
| 4 |
Nib FC
|
19 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 21 | 18 | +3 | 29 | L W L D D |
| 5 |
Bishoftu Ketema
|
17 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 8 | +9 | 28 | W D W D W |
| 6 |
Debre Birhan Ketema
|
20 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 14 | +1 | 28 | D W W L L |
| 7 |
Addis Ketema
|
20 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 20 | 23 | -3 | 28 | D W L W L |
| 8 |
Sululta Ketema
|
22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 21 | 29 | -8 | 28 | D L W L L |
| 9 |
Batu Ketema
|
12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 5 | +9 | 27 | W W W W W |
| 10 |
Yeka Sub City FC
|
16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 19 | 11 | +8 | 27 | D D W W L |
| 11 |
Bench Maji Buna FC
|
16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 24 | W D L L W |
| 12 |
Boditi Ketema
|
21 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 17 | 22 | -5 | 24 | D L L L W |
| 13 |
Menge Belashangul
|
14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 16 | -3 | 20 | L W W W D |
| 14 |
Shashemene Ketema
|
13 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 15 | 13 | +2 | 19 | L W W L W |
| 15 |
Soloda Adwa
|
17 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 16 | -1 | 19 | D D L W W |
| 16 |
Negele Arsi
|
6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 4 | +10 | 16 | W W W D W |
| 17 |
Nifas Silk Lafto Sub City
|
15 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 20 | -9 | 15 | D D L L D |
| 18 |
Nekemte Ketema
|
19 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 24 | -9 | 14 | L L L L L |
| 19 |
Burayo Ketema
|
6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 | +3 | 13 | W W D W W |
| 20 |
Harare City (ETH)
|
15 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 15 | -7 | 13 | W D W L L |
| 21 |
Akaki Kality
|
15 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 22 | -13 | 10 | L D L L W |
| 22 |
Ambo Ketema
|
4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 4 | +5 | 9 | L W W W |
| 23 |
Sheger Ketema
|
6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 7 | L W L L W |
| 24 |
Addis Ababa Ketema
|
14 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 17 | -10 | 7 | D L L L L |
| 25 |
Welkite Ketema
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 6 | W W |
| 26 |
Omedla SC
|
7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 10 | -3 | 6 | D L W D L |
| 27 |
Burayu FC
|
7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 6 | L D D L W |
| 28 |
Gamo Chencha
|
4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | L D D W |
| 29 |
Addis Ababa University
|
5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 4 | D L D D D |
| 30 |
Dedebit
|
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 4 | L L W D |
| 31 |
Siltie Worabe
|
5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 | -4 | 4 | L L L W D |
| 32 |
Shashemene Kenema FC
|
5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 3 | D L L D D |
| 33 |
Addis Ababa University
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | D |
| 34 |
Halaba Ketema
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | D |
| 35 |
Axum Ketema
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 1 | L D |
| 36 |
Durame Ketema
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 9 | -7 | 0 | L L L |
| 37 |
Injibara Ketema
|
5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 11 | -8 | 0 | L L L L L |
Ethiopian Higher League Facts
Top rivalries in Ethiopian Higher League
Teams in Ethiopian Higher League
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Addis Ababa Ketema
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Addis Ababa University
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Addis Ketema
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Batu Ketema
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Bench Maji Buna FC
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Bishoftu Ketema
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Boditi Ketema
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Debre Birhan Ketema
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Dessie Ketema
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Gamo Chencha
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Gamo Chencha
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Halaba City
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Halaba Ketema
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Jimma Aba Bunna
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Jimma Aba Jifar
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Kafa Bunna
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Kolfie Keranio
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Mojo Ketema
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Nekemte Ketema
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Nib FC
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Omedla SC
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Oromia Police FC
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Siltie Worabe
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Woldia SC
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Wollo Kombolcha
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Yeka
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Yeka Sub City FC
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Yirga Chefe Bunna
Ethiopian Higher League Champions
Derived from previous season tables| Season | Champion | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
Siltie Worabe
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Woldia SC |
About Ethiopian Higher League
Ethiopian Higher League is a football league in Ethiopia contested by 28 teams. SportScore tracks 484 Ethiopian Higher League matches on record, with live scores, fixtures, results and full standings updated in real time.
Dessie Ketema currently leads Ethiopian Higher League with 45 points from 26 matches (13W 6D 7L), 2 points clear of second place.
Across the matches on record, the average game has produced 1.98 goals, with the biggest win to date being Addis Ketema 0–6 Dessie Ketema. Check the live standings, head-to-head records and top scorer charts above for the full Ethiopian Higher League picture.
SportScore covers Ethiopian Higher League comprehensively with data on 28 teams and 484 matches on record. All data is sourced from official match reports and updated within minutes of the final whistle.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ethiopian Higher League
What are the Ethiopian Higher League standings?
You can view the full Ethiopian Higher League standings table on SportScore. As of the latest update, Dessie Ketema lead the table with 45 points from 26 matches.
Who is the top scorer in Ethiopian Higher League?
SportScore tracks Ethiopian Higher League top scorers with live updates. Check the top scorers section above for the latest rankings.
How to watch Ethiopian Higher League live scores online for free?
SportScore provides free Ethiopian Higher League live scores updated every 30–60 seconds. Visit the Ethiopian Higher League page for real-time match scores, lineups, statistics, and standings. No registration or subscription required.
How many teams play in Ethiopian Higher League?
Ethiopian Higher League features 28 teams from Ethiopia. View all participating teams, their fixtures, and standings on SportScore.
When is the next Ethiopian Higher League match?
Check the Ethiopian Higher League fixtures section above for the next scheduled match. All upcoming Ethiopian Higher League matches are listed with kick-off times in your local timezone, and live scores begin automatically when the match starts.