Defence Force ETH vs Hawassa City kicks off 19 April 2026 at 15:00. Ethiopia Premier League fixture. Live scores, lineups, and statistics will be available here from kick-off.
Defence Force ETH vs Hawassa City Football Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/04/19
| Average Odds | 1 | X | 2 | Handicap | Goals | Over | Under | Corners | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-match odds | 3.00 | 2.90 | 2.30 | 0.78 | 1.03 | 1.75 | 0.80 | 1.00 | - | - | - |
Hawassa City
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- 07 Dec 2025 Hawassa City 1 - 1 Defence Force ETH D
- 31 May 2025 Defence Force ETH 1 - 3 Hawassa City L
- 30 Jan 2025 Hawassa City 1 - 0 Defence Force ETH L
- 18 May 2024 Hawassa City 2 - 3 Defence Force ETH W
- 10 Jan 2024 Defence Force ETH 2 - 1 Hawassa City W
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hawassa City
|
41 | 21 | 12 | 8 | +23 | 75 | W L D L D |
| 2 |
Sidama Bunna
|
41 | 20 | 14 | 7 | +17 | 74 | L W W L W |
| 3 |
Ethiopia Bunna
|
40 | 18 | 10 | 12 | +7 | 64 | L W W D D |
| 4 |
Defence Force ETH
|
42 | 14 | 18 | 10 | +10 | 60 | D D D W W |
| 5 |
Ethiopian Insurance
|
40 | 15 | 14 | 11 | +16 | 59 | D W L D D |
| 6 |
Fasil Kenema
|
42 | 13 | 19 | 10 | -3 | 58 | D D W W L |
| 7 |
Bahir Dar Kenema FC
|
41 | 13 | 18 | 10 | +7 | 57 | D W D W D |
| 8 |
Ethio Electric FC
|
41 | 14 | 15 | 12 | +2 | 57 | W W D L W |
| 9 |
Dire Dawa
|
41 | 13 | 14 | 14 | -10 | 53 | L L D W L |
| 10 |
Adama City
|
41 | 12 | 16 | 13 | -5 | 52 | L L L L L |
| 11 |
Ethiopia Nigd Bank
|
41 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 0 | 50 | W W D W L |
| 12 |
Saint George SC
|
40 | 12 | 12 | 16 | -4 | 48 | L L W W D |
| 13 |
Hadiya Hossana
|
41 | 11 | 15 | 15 | -7 | 48 | D L L W D |
| 14 |
Wolaita Dicha
|
41 | 10 | 16 | 15 | -5 | 46 | W D D W L |
| 15 |
Mekelle 70 Enderta
|
42 | 10 | 16 | 16 | -7 | 46 | D L L W W |
| 16 |
Negele Arsi
|
27 | 11 | 10 | 6 | +7 | 43 | D L W D D |
| 17 |
Arba Minch
|
41 | 8 | 16 | 17 | -13 | 40 | W L W L D |
| 18 |
Welwalo Adigrat
|
42 | 7 | 18 | 17 | -17 | 39 | D W D L L |
| 19 |
Shire Endaselassie FC
|
41 | 6 | 18 | 17 | -18 | 36 | D L D L D |
| 20 |
Sheger Ketema
|
26 | 6 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 32 | W W L D D |
Lineups not announced yet
Team sheets usually drop about an hour before kick-off. Check back closer to 15:00.
Match preview
Defence Force ETH host Hawassa City in the Ethiopia Premier League on Sunday, 19 April 2026 at 15:00. Follow the live score, real-time commentary, confirmed lineups and match stats on this page as soon as kick-off begins.
Current league position
Defence Force ETH sit 4th in the Ethiopia Premier League table with 60 points from 42 matches (14W · 18D · 10L). Hawassa City are 1st with 75 points from 41 matches (21W · 12D · 8L).
The full standings table — including form, goal difference and points gap — is available in the Standings tab above, and the complete season archive lives on the Ethiopia Premier League hub.
Head-to-head history
These two clubs have met 9 times on record. Defence Force ETH have won 3, Hawassa City have won 4 and 2 matches ended level. A full timeline of previous meetings — scores, dates and competitions — is in the H2H tab above.
How to follow the match
SportScore will publish a live matchcast the moment Defence Force ETH vs Hawassa City kicks off. You'll see the clock, running score, goals, yellow and red cards, substitutions and live team stats (possession, shots, corners, fouls) without refreshing the page.
Advanced match statistics
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- Ball possession (%)
- Shots on target & shots off target
- Corner kicks
- Fouls, offsides, yellow and red cards
- Dangerous attacks & attacks
- Starting XI, formation and confirmed substitutes
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Defence Force ETH vs Hawassa City — frequently asked
When is Defence Force ETH vs Hawassa City played?
Kick-off is in the Ethiopia Premier League.
Where is Defence Force ETH vs Hawassa City played?
Defence Force ETH host the match, so it is played on their home ground. The exact stadium is not yet confirmed on our feed.
Has Defence Force ETH vs Hawassa City started?
Not yet. The match kicks off Sunday, 19 April 2026 at 15:00 UTC. SportScore will start streaming live scores, events and stats on this page as soon as the first whistle blows.
How can I follow Defence Force ETH vs Hawassa City live?
On this page. SportScore publishes the live scoreboard, goal & card events, possession and shots, team-stat bars and line-ups free of charge and with no sign-up. Refresh is automatic while the match is in play.
Which competition is Defence Force ETH vs Hawassa City part of?
The Ethiopia Premier League in Ethiopia. Full fixtures, standings and top scorers for this season are on the competition hub.
More from the Ethiopia Premier League
Browse every team, fixture and result in this season on the Ethiopia Premier League hub, or jump to the full Ethiopia football section for national team, cup and youth competitions. You can also follow Defence Force ETH and Hawassa City for their upcoming schedules, squads and recent form.