2014–15 Ethiopian Premier League
The 2014–15 Ethiopian Premier League is the 69th season of top-tier football in Ethiopia. The season began play on 25 October 2014. Saint George SC are the defending champions, having won their 23rd championship.
| Season | 2014–15 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Kedus Giorgis |
| Relegated | Muger Cemento Woldya Kenema |
| CAF Champions League | Kedus Giorgis |
| Confederation Cup | Dedebit |
| Matches played | 182 |
| Goals scored | 385 (2.12 per match) |
| Biggest home win | Mebrat Hayl (EEPCO) 6-0 Awassa Kenema (27 May 2015) |
| Biggest away win | Mebrat Hayl (EEPCO) 0-4 Dedebit (14 May 2015) |
| Highest scoring | Dedebit 6-1 Woldya Kenema (26 October 2014) Ethiopia Bunna 5-2 Woldya Kenema (24 January 2015) |
| Longest winning run | Kedus Giorgis (6) |
| Longest unbeaten run | Kedus Giorgis (11) |
| Longest winless run | Woldya Kenema (9) |
| Longest losing run | Woldya Kenema (7) |
← 2013–14 2015–16 → | |
The league comprises 14 teams, the bottom two of which will be relegated to the National League for 2015–16.
Teams
A total of 14 teams will contest the league, including 12 sides from the 2013–14 season and two promoted from the National League. The two newcomers are Welayta Dicha and Dashen Beer FC.
Weha Serawoch and Adama City F.C. were the last two teams of the 2013–14 season and play in the National League for the 2014–15 season. Saint George SC are the defending champions from the 2013–14 season.
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kedus Giorgis (C, Q) | 26 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 38 | 14 | +24 | 57 | 2016 CAF Champions League |
| 2 | Dedebit (Q) | 26 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 43 | 25 | +18 | 44 | 2016 CAF Confederation Cup |
| 3 | Adama Kenema | 26 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 32 | 24 | +8 | 42 | |
| 4 | Sidama Bunna | 26 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 28 | 27 | +1 | 40 | |
| 5 | Ethiopia Nigd Bank | 26 | 9 | 12 | 5 | 38 | 30 | +8 | 39 | |
| 6 | Ethiopia Bunna | 26 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 30 | 28 | +2 | 36 | |
| 7 | Arba Minch Kenema | 26 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 18 | 24 | −6 | 35 | |
| 8 | Mekelakeya | 26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 34 | |
| 9 | Awassa Kenema | 26 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 29 | 34 | −5 | 33 | |
| 10 | Welayta Dicha | 26 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 20 | 24 | −4 | 33 | |
| 11 | Mebrat Hayl (EEPCO) | 26 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 27 | 32 | −5 | 30 | |
| 12 | Dashen Birra | 26 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 23 | 29 | −6 | 30 | |
| 13 | Muger Cemento (R) | 26 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 20 | 26 | −6 | 27 | Relegation to 2015-16 National League |
| 14 | Woldya Kenema (R) | 26 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 18 | 47 | −29 | 16 |
Updated to match(es) played on 31 May 2015. Source: FIFA.com
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) total goals; 4) head-to-head points; 5) head-to-head goal difference
(C) Champions; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated; (R) Relegated
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) total goals; 4) head-to-head points; 5) head-to-head goal difference
(C) Champions; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated; (R) Relegated
References
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