Defence Force ETH vs Dire Dawa Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/04/15
Bookmaker odds for this match will appear closer to kickoff on Wednesday, 15 April at 13:00. Pre-match prices typically publish 24–48 hours before the first whistle.
Defence Force ETH
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- 13 Dec 2025 Defence Force ETH 1 - 1 Dire Dawa D
- 02 Dec 2025 Defence Force ETH 1 - 1 Dire Dawa D
- 02 Mar 2025 Dire Dawa 0 - 0 Defence Force ETH D
- 14 Jan 2025 Defence Force ETH 0 - 0 Dire Dawa D
- 06 Jul 2024 Defence Force ETH 1 - 0 Dire Dawa L
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hawassa City
|
41 | 21 | 12 | 8 | +23 | 75 | D W L D L |
| 2 |
Sidama Bunna
|
41 | 19 | 15 | 7 | +16 | 72 | W L W W L |
| 3 |
Ethiopia Bunna
|
40 | 18 | 10 | 12 | +7 | 64 | W L W W D |
| 4 |
Ethiopian Insurance
|
40 | 16 | 13 | 11 | +17 | 61 | D D W L D |
| 5 |
Bahir Dar Kenema FC
|
41 | 14 | 17 | 10 | +8 | 59 | L D W D W |
| 6 |
Fasil Kenema
|
41 | 13 | 19 | 9 | +1 | 58 | L D D D W |
| 7 |
Defence Force ETH
|
42 | 13 | 18 | 11 | +7 | 57 | W D D D W |
| 8 |
Ethio Electric FC
|
41 | 14 | 15 | 12 | +2 | 57 | W W W D L |
| 9 |
Dire Dawa
|
41 | 13 | 15 | 13 | -9 | 54 | W L L D W |
| 10 |
Adama City
|
41 | 12 | 17 | 12 | -4 | 53 | D L L L L |
| 11 |
Ethiopia Nigd Bank
|
41 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 0 | 50 | L W W D W |
| 12 |
Wolaita Dicha
|
41 | 11 | 16 | 14 | -3 | 49 | D W D D W |
| 13 |
Saint George SC
|
40 | 12 | 12 | 16 | -4 | 48 | D L L W W |
| 14 |
Hadiya Hossana
|
41 | 11 | 14 | 16 | -8 | 47 | D D L L W |
| 15 |
Mekelle 70 Enderta
|
41 | 9 | 16 | 16 | -10 | 43 | L L D L L |
| 16 |
Negele Arsi
|
26 | 11 | 9 | 6 | +7 | 42 | D D L W D |
| 17 |
Arba Minch
|
41 | 8 | 15 | 18 | -14 | 39 | L W L W L |
| 18 |
Welwalo Adigrat
|
42 | 7 | 18 | 17 | -17 | 39 | W D W D L |
| 19 |
Shire Endaselassie FC
|
41 | 6 | 17 | 18 | -19 | 35 | L D L D L |
| 20 |
Sheger Ketema
|
25 | 6 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 31 | D W W L D |
Lineups not announced yet
Team sheets usually drop about an hour before kick-off. Check back closer to 13:00.
Match preview
Dire Dawa host Defence Force ETH in the Ethiopia Premier League on Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 13:00. Follow the live score, real-time commentary, confirmed lineups and match stats on this page as soon as kick-off begins.
Current league position
Dire Dawa sit 9th in the Ethiopia Premier League table with 54 points from 41 matches (13W · 15D · 13L). Defence Force ETH are 7th with 57 points from 42 matches (13W · 18D · 11L).
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 10 times on record. Dire Dawa have won 1, Defence Force ETH have won 3 and 6 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 Dire Dawa vs Defence Force ETH 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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Dire Dawa vs Defence Force ETH — frequently asked
When is Dire Dawa vs Defence Force ETH played?
Kick-off is in the Ethiopia Premier League.
Where is Dire Dawa vs Defence Force ETH played?
Dire Dawa host the match, so it is played on their home ground. The exact stadium is not yet confirmed on our feed.
Has Dire Dawa vs Defence Force ETH started?
Not yet. The match kicks off Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 13:00 UTC. SportScore will start streaming live scores, events and stats on this page as soon as the first whistle blows.
How can I follow Dire Dawa vs Defence Force ETH 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 Dire Dawa vs Defence Force ETH 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 Dire Dawa and Defence Force ETH for their upcoming schedules, squads and recent form.