Ethiopia vs Somalia: head to head
8 matches · 1969–2015
6Ethiopia wins
1Draws
1Somalia wins
24–3Goals
Rivalry summary
611
Ethiopia 6Draws 1Somalia 1
Ethiopia and Somalia have met 8 times since 1969. Ethiopia lead the head-to-head with 6 wins to Somalia's 1, and 1 match ended level.
Goals: Ethiopia 24, Somalia 3 (3.38 per match).
The most recent meeting was on 25 November 2015: Ethiopia 2–0 Somalia (CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup).
The biggest margin in this fixture was Ethiopia 7–0 Somalia on 5 January 1969.
7 of the meetings were competitive matches; the rest were friendlies.
Rivalry facts
- Most common result
- Ethiopia 5–0 Somalia (2 times)
- Ethiopia at home
- 3W 0D 0L in 3 games
- Longest Ethiopia unbeaten run
- 4 matches
- Longest Somalia unbeaten run
- 1 match
- Competitive matches only
- Ethiopia 5, Somalia 1, draws 1
- Goals per game
- 3.38
All 8 results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov 2015 | Ethiopia | 2–0 | Somalia | CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup | Hawassa |
| 16 Nov 2011 | Ethiopia | 5–0 | Somalia | World Cup Qualification | Addis Ababa |
| 12 Nov 2011 | Somalia | 0–0 | Ethiopia | World Cup Qualification | Djibouti |
| 5 Dec 2005 | Ethiopia | 3–1 | Somalia | CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup | Kigali |
| 7 Dec 2002 | Ethiopia | 0–1 | Somalia | CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup | Arusha |
| 21 Nov 2000 | Somalia | 1–2 | Ethiopia | CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup | Kampala |
| 3 Dec 1995 | Ethiopia | 5–0 | Somalia | CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup | Jinja |
| 5 Jan 1969 | Ethiopia | 7–0 | Somalia | International Friendly | Addis Ababa |
By competition
| Competition | P | Ethiopia | Draw | Somalia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| World Cup Qualification | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| International Friendly | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Columns: Ethiopia wins, draws, Somalia wins.
By decade
| Decade | Ethiopia | Draw | Somalia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010s | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Who has won more matches between Ethiopia and Somalia?
Ethiopia have won more meetings: 6 wins to Somalia's 1, with 1 draws.
How many times have Ethiopia and Somalia played each other?
They have played 8 times between 1969 and 2015.
When did Ethiopia last play Somalia?
On 25 November 2015: Ethiopia 2–0 Somalia (CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup).