Ethiopia vs Lesotho
head-to-head record
- Ethiopia wins
- 3
- Draws
- 4
- Lesotho wins
- 1
8 meetings, 2015 to 2024Goals: Ethiopia 10, Lesotho 8
Ethiopia and Lesotho have met 8 times since 2015. Ethiopia have won 3, Lesotho 1, and 4 matches ended level. They last met on 24 March 2024, when Ethiopia won 2–1 in a friendly.
The 8 meetings have produced 18 goals, 2.25 per game.
Who has won more, Ethiopia or Lesotho?
All matches8 matches
Competitive4 matches
Friendlies4 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Ethiopia 10, Lesotho 82.25 per game
- First meeting
- Ethiopia 2–1 LesothoAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying, 14 Jun 2015
- Most recent
- Ethiopia 2–1 LesothoFriendly, 24 Mar 2024
- Ethiopia’s biggest win
- Ethiopia 2–1 LesothoFriendly, 24 Mar 2024
- Lesotho’s biggest win
- Ethiopia 1–2 LesothoFriendly, 21 Mar 2024
- Most goals in a meeting
- Ethiopia 2–1 LesothoFriendly, 24 Mar 2024
- Biggest upset
- Ethiopia 1–2 LesothoFriendly, 21 Mar 2024Winner’s rating-based win expectancy: 26%
- TFN Elo rating now
- Ethiopia 1386 (143rd), Lesotho 1385 (146th)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Ethiopia2Lesotho1
Friendly
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Ethiopia1Lesotho2
Friendly
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Ethiopia1Lesotho1
Friendly
Adama, Ethiopia
- Ethiopia1Lesotho1
Friendly
Adama, Ethiopia
- Lesotho1Ethiopia1
World Cup qualifying
Maseru, Lesotho
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Ethiopia win and drops with every Lesotho win, so its height shows who has won more meetings up to that point.
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In Ethiopia's home games
6 matches
231
EthiopiaDrawsLesotho
In Lesotho's home games
2 matches
110
EthiopiaDrawsLesotho
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Ethiopia | Draws | Lesotho | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5–5 |
| Africa Cup of Nations qualifying | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4–2 |
| World Cup qualifying | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1–1 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4 | 8 | |
| 2020s | 4 | 10 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Ethiopia | Lesotho |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 22015 to 2016 | 12024 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 62015 to 2022 | 52019 to 2024 |
The longest run of draws is 4, from 4 September 2019 to 30 May 2022.
Questions answered
How many times have Ethiopia and Lesotho played each other?
8 times, starting on 14 June 2015. 4 of those meetings were competitive and 4 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Ethiopia and Lesotho?
Ethiopia, with 3 wins to 1. 4 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Ethiopia vs Lesotho?
Ethiopia’s 2–1 win in a friendly on 24 March 2024 in Addis Ababa.
When did Ethiopia and Lesotho last play?
On 24 March 2024 in Addis Ababa, when Ethiopia won 2–1 in a friendly.
What is the competitive record between Ethiopia and Lesotho?
In 4 competitive matches, Ethiopia have 2 wins, Lesotho have 0, and 2 ended level.
Every Ethiopia vs Lesotho result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia | 2–1 | Lesotho | Friendly | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | |
| Ethiopia | 1–2 | Lesotho | Friendly | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | |
| Ethiopia | 1–1 | Lesotho | Friendly | Adama, Ethiopia | |
| Ethiopia | 1–1 | Lesotho | Friendly | Adama, Ethiopia | |
| Lesotho | 1–1 | Ethiopia | World Cup qualifying | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| Ethiopia | 0–0 | Lesotho | World Cup qualifying | Bahir Dar, Ethiopia | |
| Lesotho | 1–2 | Ethiopia | Africa Cup of Nations qualifying | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| Ethiopia | 2–1 | Lesotho | Africa Cup of Nations qualifying | Bahir Dar, Ethiopia |
Recent form
Ethiopia
- Lv SenegalAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying0–1Tue 29 Sept 2026
- Lv SudanAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying0–1Fri 25 Sept 2026
- Dv MalawiFriendly1–1Tue 9 Jun 2026
- Wv MalawiFriendly1–0Sat 6 Jun 2026
- Wv São Tomé and PríncipeAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying1–0Tue 31 Mar 2026
Lesotho
- Lv MoroccoAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying0–2Tue 29 Sept 2026
- Lv NigerAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying1–2Fri 25 Sept 2026
- Dv KenyaFriendly1–1Thu 4 Jun 2026
- Wv SeychellesAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying2–1Sun 29 Mar 2026
- Dv SeychellesAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying0–0Thu 26 Mar 2026
Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.