2015–16 Ethiopian Premier League

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Ethiopian Premier League
Season2015–16
Champions Kedus Giorgis
Relegated
CAF Champions League Kedus Giorgis
Confederation Cup Ethiopia Bunna
2016–17

The 2015-16 Ethiopian Premier League is the 69th season of top-tier football in Ethiopia. The season began on 28 October 2015. Saint George SC were the defending champions, having won their 24th championship.

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Teams

A total of 14 teams contested the league, including 12 sides from the 2014–15 season and two promoted from the National League. The two newcomers were Dire Dawa City and Hadiya Hossana FC. The teams finishing in the bottom two places were relegated to the National League for 2015-16.

Muger Cement and Woldia City were the last two teams of the 2014–15 season and play in the National League for the 2015-16 season. Saint George SC are the defending champions from the 2014–15 season.

League table

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 Saint George (C, Q)2616733712+2555 2017 CAF Champions League
2 Ethiopia Coffee (Q)2613672818+1045 2017 CAF Confederation Cup
3 Adama City 2613583121+1044
4 Dedebit 2611693733+439
5 Sidama Coffee 2681262523+236
6 Ethiopia Nigd Bank 2671451914+535
7 Awassa Kenema 269893234235
8 Welayta Dicha 2681171821335
9 Arba Minch Kenema 2671272520+533
10 Mekelakeya 2671272220+233
11 Dire Dawa Kenema 2686122231930
12 Mebrat Hayl (EEPCO) 26861223341130
13 Dashen Birra (R)26610102228628Relegation to 2015-16 National League
14 Hossana Kenema (R)2615202250288
Updated to match(es) played on 28 June 2016. 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) Champion; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated; (R) Relegated

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