query: who won the premier league in the 2015-16 season

pos: 2015–16 Premier League 1995–96 and Manchester United in 2013–14. This record only stood for one year, as Leicester City finished 12th the following season. Arsenal, looking for their first title since 2004 and following a poor start, improved and in early January took the top spot from Leicester. However, a poor run of results, including draws with Liverpool, Stoke and Southampton, and a loss to Chelsea saw them drop to fourth by mid-February. They remained in contention, but draws with West Ham, Sunderland and Crystal Palace in April saw their title hopes vanish. Meanwhile, their London rivals, Tottenham Hotspur, won six matches in

pos: 2016–17 Manchester United F.C. season testimonial on 4 June between United players of the 2008 European Double-winning side (plus Dimitar Berbatov, who joined the club during the following transfer window, and Michael's brother, Graeme Carrick) and an all-star team picked by Carrick, both teams respectively managed by Sir Alex Ferguson and Harry Redknapp, Carrick's first manager as a professional footballer. As a result of winning the 2015–16 FA Cup, Manchester United faced Leicester City, who won the 2015–16 Premier League, in their 30th FA Community Shield appearance. Manchester United won the match to claim their 21st Community Shield (including four shared titles). The Premier League

pos: 2014–15 Premier League 2014–15 Premier League The 2014–15 Premier League (known as the Barclays Premier League for sponsorship reasons) was the 23rd season of the Premier League, the top English professional league for association football clubs, since its establishment in 1992. The fixtures were announced on 18 June 2014. The season started on 16 August 2014 and concluded on 24 May 2015. Manchester City came into the season as defending champions of the 2013–14 season. Leicester City, Burnley and Queens Park Rangers entered as the three promoted teams. On 3 May 2015, Chelsea won the title with three games to spare after a

pos: Theo Walcott negotiations. Walcott netted twice in pre-season in wins against Everton and Wolfsburg, as Arsenal won the Premier League Asia Trophy and the Emirates Cup. He began the 2015–16 season starting at centre forward and assisting Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's winning goal in the 1–0 defeat of Chelsea in the 2015 FA Community Shield on 2 August 2015. On 12 September, Walcott scored his first goal of the season in a 2–0 home victory against Stoke City in the 2015–16 Premier League. He netted three more times in September, including the opener in a 5–2 league win at Leicester City and in back-to-back

pos: Jamie Vardy for an undisclosed fee. He scored 31 league goals in his first season at his new team, winning the team's "Player of the Year" award as they won the division. In May 2012, Vardy signed for Leicester City in the Championship for a non-League record transfer fee of £1 million, and helped the team win the Championship in 2014. In the 2015–16 Premier League season, he scored in eleven consecutive Premier League matches, breaking Ruud van Nistelrooy's record, and was voted the Premier League Player of the Season and FWA Footballer of the Year as outsiders Leicester won the title.

neg: 2015–16 Russian Premier League 2015–16 Russian Premier League The 2015–16 Russian Premier League was the 24th season of the premier football competition in Russia since the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the 14th under the current Russian Premier League name. Zenit Saint Petersburg came into the season as defending champions of the 2014–15 season. CSKA Moscow won the title on the final day. As in previous season, 16 teams played in the 2015–16 season. After the 2014–15 season, FC Torpedo Moscow and FC Arsenal Tula were relegated to the 2015–16 Russian National Football League. They were replaced by two clubs who qualified automatically

neg: 2015–16 Premier League of Belize will be the same as the opening season with one league consisting of the 6 teams, who will play each other twice, with the top 4 teams advancing to the end of season playoffs. The closing season commenced on 23 January 2016. Game One Game Two "Belmopan Bandits won 3–2 on aggregate." "Series tied 5–5 on aggregate. Placencia Assassins won 8–7 on penalties." Game One Game Two "Belmopan Bandits won 2–0 on aggregate." Includes playoff goals. In the post-game ceremonies of the final game of the season, the individual awards were announced. 2015–16 Premier League of Belize The 2015–16 Premier

neg: 2015–16 Azerbaijan Premier League previous season. On 21 June 2015 the Professional Football League of Azerbaijan announced that Simurq PIK refuses to play in the 2015–16 Premier League due to ongoing financial problems. They were replaced by Ravan Baku FK, which became third in the 2014–15 First Division after they were relegated from the Premier League just one season earlier. 2015–16 Azerbaijan Premier League The 2015–16 Azerbaijan Premier League was the 24th season of Azerbaijan Premier League, the Azerbaijani professional league for association football clubs, since its establishment in 1992. Qarabağ were the defending champions, having won the previous season. Zira FK entered the

neg: 2015–16 Iraqi Premier League just once. <div id="4"> Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya were awarded a 3–0 victory after Al-Shorta did not turn up for the game. Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya won the 2015–16 Iraq FA Cup and thus qualified for the AFC Cup. 2015–16 Iraqi Premier League The 2015–16 Iraqi Premier League (known officially as the Fuchs Premier League for sponsorship reasons) was the 42nd season of the Iraqi Premier League since its establishment in 1974. The season started on 15 September 2015 and concluded on 22 May 2016. Al-Zawraa won a record 13th Iraqi Premier League title, finishing one point ahead of defending champions Naft Al-Wasat. Al-Zawraa

neg: 2015–16 England Hockey League season won by Clifton. 2015–16 England Hockey League season The 2015–2016 English Hockey League season took place from September 2015 until April 2016. The regular season consisted of two periods September until December and then February until March. The end of season play offs known as the League Finals Weekend was held on the 16 & 17 of April. Wimbledon won the Men's Premier League title despite finishing fourth in the regular season league standings. Surbiton won the Women's Premier League as well as finishing top of the regular season league standings. The Men's Cup was won by Beeston and the

neg: 2015–16 Iraqi Premier League 2015–16 Iraqi Premier League The 2015–16 Iraqi Premier League (known officially as the Fuchs Premier League for sponsorship reasons) was the 42nd season of the Iraqi Premier League since its establishment in 1974. The season started on 15 September 2015 and concluded on 22 May 2016. Al-Zawraa won a record 13th Iraqi Premier League title, finishing one point ahead of defending champions Naft Al-Wasat. Al-Zawraa went through all 24 matches without a single defeat: the seventh time that a team has won the league undefeated since the league's inception in 1974. <div id="1"> Duhok withdrew from the league after 12

neg: 2015–16 Cayman Islands Premier League Therefore, they remain in the Premier League for this season. Source The 7th place team in this competition will face the runners-up of the First Division for a place in next season's competition. 2015–16 Cayman Islands Premier League The 2015–16 Cayman Islands Premier League season was the 37th season of top-tier football in the Cayman Islands. It began on 18 October 2015 and will end on 29 May 2016. Scholars International were the defending champions, having won their 9th title last season. Scholars International won their 10th title this season. Cayman Brac FC finished 8th at the conclusion of last

neg: 2015–16 England Hockey League season 2015–16 England Hockey League season The 2015–2016 English Hockey League season took place from September 2015 until April 2016. The regular season consisted of two periods September until December and then February until March. The end of season play offs known as the League Finals Weekend was held on the 16 & 17 of April. Wimbledon won the Men's Premier League title despite finishing fourth in the regular season league standings. Surbiton won the Women's Premier League as well as finishing top of the regular season league standings. The Men's Cup was won by Beeston and the Women's Cup was

neg: 2015–16 Cayman Islands Premier League 2015–16 Cayman Islands Premier League The 2015–16 Cayman Islands Premier League season was the 37th season of top-tier football in the Cayman Islands. It began on 18 October 2015 and will end on 29 May 2016. Scholars International were the defending champions, having won their 9th title last season. Scholars International won their 10th title this season. Cayman Brac FC finished 8th at the conclusion of last season and were relegated. Taking their place in this season was Academy SC. Roma United finished 7th at the conclusion of last season and had to participate in a play-off, which they won.

neg: 2015–16 Mizoram Premier League 2015–16 Mizoram Premier League The 2015–16 Mizoram Premier League (also known Mc Dowell's Mizoram Premier League Season 4 for sponsorship reasons) is the 4th season of the Mizoram Premier League which is the top tier of the Mizoram football system. The campaign began on 10 September 2015 and ended on 15 December 2015. Aizawl F.C. won its 2nd title on 15 December 2015 after defeating Chanmari F.C. at the Lammual Stadium. 2015–16 Mizoram Premier League standings "All times are Indian Standard Time (IST) – ." "*Away goal rule not applicable." Mizoram Premier League 4 Awards. Champions of district football associations

neg: 2016–17 South African Premier Division 2016–17 South African Premier Division The 2016–17 South African Premier Division season (known as the ABSA Premiership for sponsorship reasons) is the 21st season of the Premier Soccer League since its establishment in 1996. Mamelodi Sundowns were the defending champions, having won the previous 2015–16 South African Premier Division (PSL) season. The season featured 14 teams from the 2015–16 season and two new teams promoted from the 2015–16 National First Division: Baroka and Highlands Park who replace relegated Jomo Cosmos and University of Pretoria. Highlands Park promotion was won via the PSL Playoff Tournament. Cape Town City bought over the

neg: 2015–16 Arsenal F.C. season 2015–16 Arsenal F.C. season The 2015–16 season was Arsenal's 24th season in the Premier League and 96th consecutive season in the top flight of English football. The club entered the season as the FA Cup holders, and participated in the Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup, Community Shield and the UEFA Champions League. The season covers the period from 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016. Arsenal began their season with the Community Shield against local rival side Chelsea. The Gunners won the match 1–0, following a goal by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, who scored via a drive into the top corner.

neg: 2015–16 Ethiopian Premier League 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. 2015–16 Ethiopian Premier League The 2015-16 Ethiopian Premier League is the 69th season of top-tier football in Ethiopia. The season began play on 28 October 2015. Saint George SC are the defending champions, having won their 24th championship. The league comprises 14 teams, the bottom two of which will be relegated to the National League for 2015-16. A total of 14 teams will contest the league, including 12 sides from the 2014-15 season and

neg: 2015–16 Northern Premier League played on 22 March and 26 April. The Challenge Cup Final was played at Throstle Nest, the home ground of Farsley Celtic. This was Scarborough Athletic's first final appearance (Scarborough won in 1977) and the sixth final appearance for Marine (their most recent appearance was in 2003 where they defeated Gateshead). <small>Source: 2015–16 Northern Premier League The 2015–16 season is the 48th season of the Northern Premier League Premier Division, and the eighth season of the Northern Premier League Division One North and South. The League sponsors for 2015–16 are Evo-Stik. The Premier Division featured six new teams: Division One

neg: 2015–16 Egyptian Premier League 2015–16 Egyptian Premier League The 2015–16 Egyptian Premier League was the 57th season of the Egyptian Premier League, the top Egyptian professional league for association football clubs, since its establishment in 1948. The fixtures were announced on 20 September 2015. The season began on 20 October 2015 and concluded on 9 July 2016. Zamalek began the season as defending champions of the 2014–15 season. Aswan, El Entag El Harby and Ghazl El Mahalla entered as the three promoted teams from the 2014–15 Egyptian Second Division. On 24 June 2016, Al Ahly won the title with two games to spare after

neg: 2015–16 Maltese Premier League 2015–16 Maltese Premier League The 2015–16 Maltese Premier League was the 101st season of the Maltese Premier League. The season began on 21 August 2015 and concluded on 30 April 2016. Hibernians were the defending champions, having won their 11th title the previous season. The Maltese Premier League consisted of three rounds, for a total of 33 matches per team, with the first two rounds played between 21 August 2015 and 14 February 2016, and the third and final round played from 20 February to 30 April 2016. After the end of the second round, the points earned were halved.

neg: 2015–16 Maltese Premier League 2015–16 Maltese Premier League The 2015–16 Maltese Premier League was the 101st season of the Maltese Premier League. The season began on 21 August 2015 and concluded on 30 April 2016. Hibernians were the defending champions, having won their 11th title the previous season. The Maltese Premier League consisted of three rounds, for a total of 33 matches per team, with the first two rounds played between 21 August 2015 and 14 February 2016, and the third and final round played from 20 February to 30 April 2016. After the end of the second round, the points earned were halved.

neg: 2015–16 Botswana Premier League and Centre Chiefs were awarded 2 points. Township Rollers defeated Centre Chiefs 5-1 to win their 13th league title. With the win, Township Rollers gained entry into the 2017 CAF Champions League. All teams play in a double round robin system (home and away). 2015–16 Botswana Premier League The 2015–16 Botswana Premier League was the 51st season of the Botswana Premier League since its establishment in 1966. Township Rollers won their 13th league title after defeating Centre Chiefs, 5-1, in the championship playoff. The playoff was announced following controversy as to who the rightful champion was following a series of

neg: 2015–16 Ethiopian Premier League 2015–16 Ethiopian Premier League The 2015-16 Ethiopian Premier League is the 69th season of top-tier football in Ethiopia. The season began play on 28 October 2015. Saint George SC are the defending champions, having won their 24th championship. The league comprises 14 teams, the bottom two of which will be relegated to the National League for 2015-16. A total of 14 teams will contest the league, including 12 sides from the 2014-15 season and two promoted from the National League. The two newcomers are Dire Dawa City and Hadiya Hossana FC. Muger Cement and Woldia City were the last two

neg: 2015–16 Southampton F.C. season 2015–16 Southampton F.C. season The 2015–16 Southampton F.C. season was the club's 17th season in the Premier League and their 39th in the top division of English football. It was also the club's first season in a European competition since 2003–04. Southampton finished the season in sixth place in the Premier League, having won 18, drawn 9 and lost 11 of their 38 matches. This result is the highest club finish in the Premier League and the highest Premier League points total (63) in the club's history. Aside from the league, the club was eliminated from the third round of

neg: Ethiopian Women's Premier League in the Ethiopian Premier League (Division 1) during the 2017-2018 Season. The following 14 clubs competed in the Ethiopian Premier League (Division 2) during the 2017-2018 Season. Ethiopian Women's Premier League The Ethiopian Women's Premier League is the top Women's association football league in Ethiopia. It is regulated by the Ethiopian Football Federation and divided into two division, division 1 (the top division) and division 2 ( the second tier). The league was founded in 2012 (2005 E.C.). Dedebit won their 2nd title in the 2015-16 season. Ethiopia Nigd Bank's striker Shitaye Sisay won the 2015-16 Most Valuable Player award.

neg: 2015–16 Botswana Premier League 2015–16 Botswana Premier League The 2015–16 Botswana Premier League was the 51st season of the Botswana Premier League since its establishment in 1966. Township Rollers won their 13th league title after defeating Centre Chiefs, 5-1, in the championship playoff. The playoff was announced following controversy as to who the rightful champion was following a series of point deductions and appeals. Township Rollers were docked 10 points for using ineligible player Ofentse Nato, dropping from 70 points to 60 and into second place with the decision. Following a series of appeals by both Township Rollers and Centre Chiefs, the Botswana Football

neg: 2015–16 Hong Kong Season Play-off 2015–16 Hong Kong Season Play-off 2015–16 Season Play-off for the 2015–16 Hong Kong football season is the 4th season of the tournament. The play-off semi-finals are played in one match each, contested by the teams who finished in 2nd place in the Premier League table, the winners of the Senior Challenge Shield, the champions of the FA Cup and the champions of the League Cup. The winners of the semi-finals go through to the final, with the winner of the final gaining participation for the 2017 AFC Champions League qualifying play-off. As Eastern won the Senior Shield and Kitchee won

neg: 2015–16 Azerbaijan Premier League 2015–16 Azerbaijan Premier League The 2015–16 Azerbaijan Premier League was the 24th season of Azerbaijan Premier League, the Azerbaijani professional league for association football clubs, since its establishment in 1992. Qarabağ were the defending champions, having won the previous season. Zira FK entered the Premier League just one year after their formation, and Kapaz PFK returned to the top level after two years of absence. Zira and Kapaz became fifth and ninth, respectively, in the 2014–15 First Division. They replace Araz-Naxçıvan PFK, which withdrew from the league in November 2014, and Baku FC, which relegated at the end of the

neg: 2015–16 Big Bash League season 2015–16 Big Bash League season The 2015–16 Big Bash League season (BBL|05) was the fifth season of the Big Bash League (BBL), the premier Twenty20 cricket competition in Australia. The tournament ran from 17 December 2015 to 24 January 2016. The BBL title was won by the Sydney Thunder, who defeated the Melbourne Stars by three wickets in the final to claim their first title. The Perth Scorchers, who had been seeking a third successive title, lost to the Stars in the semi-final thus making this the only season to date that the Scorchers failed to make the final. Chris

neg: Aremu Afeez he played against them during the first leg of 2015/16 Nigeria Premier League season and was signed during the mid season. He won the man of the match again towards two games to the end of 2015/16 Nigeria Premier League season when Rivers United F.C. played against Akwa United F.C. and this also made Akwa United F.C. signed him in the 2017 Nigeria Premier League season. Aremu Afeez Aremu Afeez (born 3 October 1999 in Ibadan) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays for Start in Eliteserien. He has also played for the Nigeria national under-20 team. Aremu Afeez made

neg: 2015–16 FA Women's Premier League a 4–2 victory for Southern Division Brighton & Hove Albion over Northern Division Sporting Club Albion. Brighton won promotion to FA WSL 2 a few days after the match, having met The Football Association's licensing requirements for entry to the Women's Super League. The teams competing this season are: Changes from last season: The teams competing this season are: Changes from last season: The teams competing this season are: Changes from last season: The teams competing this season are: 2015–16 FA Women's Premier League The 2015–16 season of the FA Women's Premier League is the 24th season of the competition,

neg: 2015–16 Namibia Premier League 2015–16 Namibia Premier League The 2015–16 Namibia Premier League is the 27th season of top-tier football in Namibia. The season started on 11 September 2014. Tigers won their first championship since the league's first season in 1985, clinching the title with a week to go and finishing nine points ahead of runners up Black Africa. United Stars, Julinho Sporting and Flamingo finished in the bottom three spots and will be relegated to the First Division for the 2016-2017 season. A total of 16 teams will contest the league. Touch & Go F.C., Rebels F.C. and Benfica F.C. were each relegated

neg: 2015–16 Manchester City F.C. season 2015–16 Manchester City F.C. season The 2015–16 Manchester City season was the club's 114th season of competitive football, its 87th season in the top division of English football and its 19th season in the Premier League since the League creation, with Manchester City as one of the original 22 founder-members. Along with the Premier League, the club also competed in the UEFA Champions League, FA Cup and League Cup. The season covers the period from 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016. On 28 February 2016, City won the League Cup after beating Liverpool on penalties at Wembley. Supplier: Nike

neg: Latinos FC in the 2006/07 season which ended up being their last major success up until the 2015/16 season. In 2008/09 season, despite finishing only 5th in the Cayman Islands Premier League, the team disbanded and dropped to the CIFA Fosters First Division for the start of the 2009/10 league season. Since then and after years of being in the CIFA Fosters First Division, Latinos FC won the 2015/16 season to be promoted once again to the Cayman Islands Premier League. During the 2015/16 season Latinos won their first round FA Cup match versus Academy SC; however, Academy SC went through to

neg: 2016–17 Israeli Premier League 2016–17 Israeli Premier League The 2016–17 Israeli Premier League was the eighteenth season since its introduction in 1999 and the 75th season of top-tier football in Israel. It began on 20 August 2016 and ended on 20 May 2017. Hapoel Be'er Sheva won a back-to-back title, finishing 13 points ahead of Maccabi Tel Aviv. A total of fourteen teams were competing in the league, including twelve sides from the 2015–16 season and two promoted teams from the 2015–16 Liga Leumit. Maccabi Netanya and Hapoel Acre were relegated to the 2016–17 Liga Leumit after finishing the 2015–16 Israeli Premier League in

neg: 2015–16 South African Premier Division 2015–16 South African Premier Division The 2015–16 South African Premier Division season (known as the ABSA Premiership for sponsorship reasons) is the twentieth season of the Premier Soccer League since its establishment in 1996. Mamelodi Sundowns won their seventh league title in dominant fashion, finishing 14 points ahead of second-place BV Wits. League newcomers Jomo Cosmos fell into last place for the first all year in their final game and will be relegated to the National First Division for the 2016-17 season. Football teams in South Africa tend to use multiple stadiums over the course of a season for their

neg: 2015–16 Manchester United F.C. season 2015–16 Manchester United F.C. season The 2015–16 season was Manchester United's 24th season in the Premier League, and their 41st consecutive season in the top flight of English football. Along with the Premier League, the club also competed in the FA Cup, Football League Cup and UEFA Champions League. Following a third-place finish in their UEFA Champions League group, the club was entered into the last 32 stage of the UEFA Europa League, in which they beat Midtjylland of Denmark, before losing to rivals Liverpool in the round of 16. Manchester United won their 12th FA Cup with a 2–1

neg: 2015–16 Northern Premier League 2015–16 Northern Premier League The 2015–16 season is the 48th season of the Northern Premier League Premier Division, and the eighth season of the Northern Premier League Division One North and South. The League sponsors for 2015–16 are Evo-Stik. The Premier Division featured six new teams: Division One North featured three new teams: Division One South will feature five new teams: The 2015–16 Northern Premier League Challenge Cup, known as the 15–16 Integro Doodson League Cup for sponsorship reasons, is the 46th season of the Northern Premier League Challenge Cup, the main cup competition in the Northern Premier League. It

neg: Ethiopian Women's Premier League Ethiopian Women's Premier League The Ethiopian Women's Premier League is the top Women's association football league in Ethiopia. It is regulated by the Ethiopian Football Federation and divided into two division, division 1 (the top division) and division 2 ( the second tier). The league was founded in 2012 (2005 E.C.). Dedebit won their 2nd title in the 2015-16 season. Ethiopia Nigd Bank's striker Shitaye Sisay won the 2015-16 Most Valuable Player award. Loza Abera was top goal scorer at season's end with 10 goals in the playoffs and 47 goals during season competition. Dedebit won its 3rd title in

neg: 2015–16 Irish Premier League season 2015–16 Irish Premier League season The 2015–16 Irish Premier League season was the 43rd running of Basketball Ireland's premier men's basketball competition. The season featured 10 teams from across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, with the regular season beginning on 3 October 2015 and ending on 6 March 2016. With a first-place finish and a 16–2 win/loss record, UCC Demons were crowned back-to-back league champions, while 2016 National Cup honours went to Templeogue, who collected their first piece of silverware. In the season finale Champions Trophy tournament, Demons took out the title for the fourth straight year. Source:

neg: 2015 Ghanaian Premier League other teams ahead of them won or drew. Heart of Lions was the other club to be relegated, falling from ninth to 14th with the season-ending 4-2 loss at New Edubiase. Brong Ahafo Stars, Great Olympics and Heart of Lions will all play in Division One for the 2015-16 season. Teams promoted following 2013–2014 Glo Premier League season 2015 Ghanaian Premier League The 2015 Ghanaian Premier League ("known as the First Capital Plus Bank Premier League for sponsorship reasons") season will be the 56th season of top-tier football in Ghana. The competition was scheduled to begin in late September 2014

neg: 2015–16 Gibraltar Premier Division 2015–16 Gibraltar Premier Division The 2015–16 Gibraltar Premier Division (known as the Argus Insurance Premier Division for sponsorship reasons) was the 117th season of the national amateur and semi-professional football league in Gibraltar since its establishment - the highest level of football in Gibraltar. The league was contested by ten clubs, expanded from eight clubs in the last two seasons, including all clubs from last season and two promoted clubs from 2014–15 Gibraltar Second Division. The winner of the Gibraltar Premier Division, Lincoln Red Imps was allocated a spot in Champions League qualification, and as they won the Rock Cup

neg: 2016–17 Lesotho Premier League On the other hand, Likila United and Mphatlalatsane were the last two teams of the 2015–16 season and will play in A Division for the 2016-17 season. Lioli are the defending champions from the 2015–16 season. LDF and Matlama were each docked 3 points for causing the abandonment of their matches against Bantu and Lioli, respectively. 2016–17 Lesotho Premier League The 2016–17 Lesotho Premier League is the 49th season of top-tier football in Lesotho. The season began on 27 August 2016 and concluded on 6 May 2017. Bantu won their second league title and will represent the Lesotho Premier League

neg: 2015–16 Norwich City F.C. season 2015–16 Norwich City F.C. season The 2015–16 season is Norwich City's return to the Premier League after gaining promotion via the play-offs last season in their 113th year in existence. This season Norwich City participate in the Premier League, FA Cup and League Cup. The season covers the period from 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016. Total spending: £12,500,000 Total spending: £15,000,000 On 6 June 2015, Norwich City announced they would host West Ham United to mark Carrow Road's 80th anniversary. This fixture was the first ever played at Carrow Road; Norwich won the game 4-3. Two days later,

neg: 2015–16 Football League Championship North End achieved promotion at Wembley via the Play-Offs. On 25 May 2015, Norwich City won the playoff final, and were promoted to the Premier League. Promoted from League One Relegated from Premier League Relegated to League One Promoted to Premier League The 2015–16 season was the last season under the initial Financial Fair Play rules before the switch to the new rules. Changes to the Championship's financial fair play system allow clubs: The four teams that finished from third to sixth played off, with the winning team, Hull City, gaining the final promotion spot to the Premier League. In

neg: Tanzanian Premier League has qualified for the CAF Confederations Cup. Before that season, the runner-up in the premier league had qualified for the Confederations Cup. The bottom three finishers in the premier league are relegated to the First Division League for the following season. The following teams are participating in the 2017–18 season of tbe premier league: The following teams participated in the 2016/17 Tanzanian Premier League: The following 16 teams participated in the 2015/16 Tanzanian Premier League: Young Africans S.C. won the 2014/15 season of the premier league. Azam F.C. finished second, with Simba S.C. finishing third and Mbeya City F.C. finishing

neg: 2015–16 South African Premier Division home games. The following table will only indicate the stadium used most often by the club for their home games Platinum Stars were docked 1 point for playing ineligible player Siyabonga Zulu. 2015–16 South African Premier Division The 2015–16 South African Premier Division season (known as the ABSA Premiership for sponsorship reasons) is the twentieth season of the Premier Soccer League since its establishment in 1996. Mamelodi Sundowns won their seventh league title in dominant fashion, finishing 14 points ahead of second-place BV Wits. League newcomers Jomo Cosmos fell into last place for the first all year in their final

neg: 2015–16 Namibia Premier League to First Division after finishing 14th, 15th and 16th, respectively. Flamingos FC, Rundu Chiefs and Young Chiefs F.C. are all new additions to the competition this year. All teams play in a double round robin system (home and away). 2015–16 Namibia Premier League The 2015–16 Namibia Premier League is the 27th season of top-tier football in Namibia. The season started on 11 September 2014. Tigers won their first championship since the league's first season in 1985, clinching the title with a week to go and finishing nine points ahead of runners up Black Africa. United Stars, Julinho Sporting and Flamingo

neg: 2016–17 Lesotho Premier League 2016–17 Lesotho Premier League The 2016–17 Lesotho Premier League is the 49th season of top-tier football in Lesotho. The season began on 27 August 2016 and concluded on 6 May 2017. Bantu won their second league title and will represent the Lesotho Premier League in the 2018 CAF Champions League. The league is comprised 14 teams with the bottom two, Butha-Buthe Warriors and Rovers being relegated to the 2017-18 A Division. A total of 14 teams will contest the league, including 12 sides from the 2015–16 season and two promoted from the 2015–16 A Division, Butha-Buthe Warriors and Sky Battalion.

neg: 2014–15 Russian Premier League League spots for the 2015–16 season. "Ural Sverdlovsk Oblast won 1–0 on aggregate score and remained in the 2015–16 Russian Premier League." "Rostov won 5–1 on aggregate score and remained in the 2015–16 Russian Premier League." The table lists the positions of teams after each week of matches. In order to preserve chronological evolvements, any postponed matches are not included to the round at which they were originally scheduled, but added to the full round they were played immediately afterwards. For example, if a match is scheduled for matchday 10, but then postponed and played between days 25 and 26,

neg: 2015–16 Al-Shorta SC season 2015–16 Al-Shorta SC season The 2015–16 season was be Al Shorta's 42nd season in the Iraqi Premier League, having featured in all 42 editions of the competition. Al Shorta participated in the Iraqi Premier League and withdrew from the Iraq FA Cup. They entered this season having finished in third place in the league in the 2014–15 season, and were to be looking to wrestle back the title they won in both the 2012–13 and 2013–14 seasons. However, they only managed to finish in seventh place in the league after failing to win any of their last six games. The

neg: 2015–16 Armenian Cup 2015–16 Armenian Cup The 2015–16 Armenian Cup is the 25th season of Armenia's football knockout competition. It featured the eight 2015–16 Premier League teams, but no team from the 2015–16 First Division. The tournament began on 21 October 2015, with Pyunik the defending champions, having won their seventh title the previous season. All eight Premier League clubs competed in this round. The first legs were played on 21 and 28 October 2015, while the second legs were played on 4 and 25 November 2015. The first legs were played on 15 and 16 March 2016 and the second legs were

neg: 2015–16 Calcutta Premier Division fixtures for Group B were kicked off on 22 August 2015. East Bengal won the title for a record 37th time and also created a record by clinching the title for the 6th consecutive time. 2015–16 Calcutta Premier Division The 2015–16 Calcutta Premier Division season was the 117th season of the Calcutta Premier Division, a state league within the Indian state of West Bengal. The league was divided into two divisions - Group A and Group B. The Championship title was awarded only to the Group A winner, while four teams from Group A were relegated to Group B at

neg: 2015–16 Armenian Cup played on 12 and 13 April 2016. Final was played on 4 May 2016. 2015–16 Armenian Cup The 2015–16 Armenian Cup is the 25th season of Armenia's football knockout competition. It featured the eight 2015–16 Premier League teams, but no team from the 2015–16 First Division. The tournament began on 21 October 2015, with Pyunik the defending champions, having won their seventh title the previous season. All eight Premier League clubs competed in this round. The first legs were played on 21 and 28 October 2015, while the second legs were played on 4 and 25 November 2015. The first

neg: 2015–16 Egyptian Second Division Premier League." "0–0 on aggregate. El Sharkia won 6–5 on penalties and promoted to the Egyptian Premier League." "Tanta won 1–0 on aggregate and promoted to the Egyptian Premier League." The matches were played on 17 and 21 April 2016. "El Senbellawein relegated to the Egyptian Third Division." "Port Fouad relegated to the Egyptian Third Division." "Assiut Petroleum relegated to the Egyptian Third Division." 2015–16 Egyptian Second Division The 2015–16 Egyptian Second Division was the 36th edition of the Egyptian Second Division, the top Egyptian semi-professional level for football clubs, since its establishment in 1977. The season began on 29

neg: 2015–16 Kerala Premier League determined, based on the following criteria in this order: points obtained, goal difference, and goals scored. This is the completed club list for the 2015–16 season. 2015–16 Kerala Premier League The 2015–16 Kerala Premier League Season, Officially known as 3rd Dentcare Dental Lab Kerala Premier League due to sponsorship reasons, was the third season of the Kerala Premier League, Hosted by Muvattupuzha Football Club, professional football league played in Kerala since 2013–14. The season features 8 teams in men's edition and 4 teams in women's edition. The season kicked off on 16 April 2016. Marthoma College Women’s Football Club emerged

neg: 2015–16 Manchester City F.C. season Borussia Mönchengladbach. "Awarded monthly to the manager who was chosen by a panel assembled by the Premier League's sponsor" "Awarded monthly to the player who was chosen by a panel assembled by the Premier League's sponsor" "Awarded to the player that receives the most votes in a poll conducted each month on the MCFC OWS" Total spending: £150,000,000 Total earnings: £47,900,000 2015–16 Manchester City F.C. season The 2015–16 Manchester City season was the club's 114th season of competitive football, its 87th season in the top division of English football and its 19th season in the Premier League since the League

neg: Premier League Golden Glove Premier League Golden Glove The Premier League Golden Glove is an annual association football award presented to the goalkeeper who has kept the most clean sheets (when a goalkeeper concedes no goals during a single match) in the Premier League. For sponsorship purposes, it has been referred to as the Barclays Golden Glove since its inception during the 2004–05 season until the 2015–16 season. Since 2017–18 season, it is known as the Cadbury Golden Glove. Originally, the Golden Glove could only be won outright by a single player; should there have been a tie, the goalkeeper with the superior clean

neg: Partex Sporting Club Partex Sporting Club Partex Sporting Club is a team that has played List A cricket in the Dhaka Premier League in 2014-15 and 2016-17. Promoted from the lower division, Partex won their first match in 2014-15 but finished the season with only three wins from 13 matches, and were demoted for the 2015-16 season. In 2015-16 they finished first in Group A of the non-List-A Dhaka First Division League, and were promoted back to the Dhaka Premier League for 2016-17. However, they won only one match and in May 2017 they were relegated from the 2016–17 Dhaka Premier Division Cricket

neg: 2015–16 Ukrainian Premier League later date. Notes: The following table represents the teams position after each round in the competition played chronologically. Originally scheduled Round 12 has been scheduled to be played after Round 16. Notes: The laureates of the 2015–16 UPL season were: 2015–16 Ukrainian Premier League The 2015–16 Ukrainian Premier League season is the 25th top level football competitions since the fall of the Soviet Union and the eighth since the establishment of the Ukrainian Premier League. Because of sponsorship the league changed its title for 2015–16 season to League Pari-Match. The competition commenced on 17 July when Metalurh Zaporizhia hosted Zorya

neg: 2015–16 Egyptian Premier League a 2–1 away win over Ismaily to secure their 38th Egyptian Premier League title. Unlike the previous season, a total of 18 teams will contest the league, including 15 sides from the 2014–15 season and 3 promoted from the Egyptian Second Division. Source: yallakora 2015–16 Egyptian Premier League The 2015–16 Egyptian Premier League was the 57th season of the Egyptian Premier League, the top Egyptian professional league for association football clubs, since its establishment in 1948. The fixtures were announced on 20 September 2015. The season began on 20 October 2015 and concluded on 9 July 2016. Zamalek began the

neg: 2015–16 West Ham United F.C. season Premier League. Their top scorer was Dimitri Payet with 12 goals in all competitions. On 30 July 2015, West Ham announced new squad numbers for the 2015–16 season. 2015–16 West Ham United F.C. season The 2015–16 season was West Ham Uniteds fourth campaign in the Premier League since being promoted in the 2011–12 season. It was West Ham's 20th Premier League campaign overall. As well as competing in the Premier League, West Ham United took part in the FA Cup and League Cup, entering at the third round in both competitions. As a result of topping the fair play table

neg: 2015–16 Under-21 Premier League Cup 2015–16 Under-21 Premier League Cup The 2015–16 Under-21 Premier League Cup (known as the Barclays Under-21 Premier League Cup for sponsorship reasons) is the third edition of the U21 Premier League Cup. The competition was won by West Ham United who defeated Hull City 5–3 in a penalty shoot-out after the two-leg final had finished 1–1 on aggregate. There was one more participant than the previous competition. This round commences the week beginning 14 September 2015. Peterborough United received a bye. † – After extra time This round commences the week beginning 5 October 2015. Leeds United were awarded a

neg: 2016 Belarusian Premier League of 30 matches. 2016 Belarusian Premier League The 2016 Belarusian Premier League was the 26th season of top-tier football in Belarus. The season began on 1 April 2016 and concluded on 27 November 2016. BATE Borisov were the defending champions, having won their 12th league title last year; they successfully defended their title this season. Three best teams of 2015 First League (Isloch Minsk Raion, Gorodeya and Krumkachy Minsk) were promoted to the league, which was expanded from 14 to 16 clubs. The last-placed team of 2015 Premier League, Gomel, were relegated. Each team played twice against every other team

neg: 2016 Belarusian Premier League 2016 Belarusian Premier League The 2016 Belarusian Premier League was the 26th season of top-tier football in Belarus. The season began on 1 April 2016 and concluded on 27 November 2016. BATE Borisov were the defending champions, having won their 12th league title last year; they successfully defended their title this season. Three best teams of 2015 First League (Isloch Minsk Raion, Gorodeya and Krumkachy Minsk) were promoted to the league, which was expanded from 14 to 16 clubs. The last-placed team of 2015 Premier League, Gomel, were relegated. Each team played twice against every other team for a total

neg: 2015–16 Kerala Premier League 2015–16 Kerala Premier League The 2015–16 Kerala Premier League Season, Officially known as 3rd Dentcare Dental Lab Kerala Premier League due to sponsorship reasons, was the third season of the Kerala Premier League, Hosted by Muvattupuzha Football Club, professional football league played in Kerala since 2013–14. The season features 8 teams in men's edition and 4 teams in women's edition. The season kicked off on 16 April 2016. Marthoma College Women’s Football Club emerged as the winners of the women’s edition and remained unbeaten in the league. SBT beat Central Excise for 1–0 in the finals to clinch the Kerala

neg: 2015–16 Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina 2015–16 Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina The 2015–16 Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina, also known as BH Telecom Premier League for sponsorship reasons, is the sixteenth season of the Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the highest football league of Bosnia and Herzegovina, since its original establishment in 2000 and fourteenth as a unified country-wide league. The league began 25 July 2015 and will end 14 May 2016, with a winter break between 7 December 2015 and 27 February 2016. The official fixture schedule was released on 10 July 2015. In the 2015–16 season, six teams will be

neg: 2015–16 Premier League was named Premier League Player of the Season. The PFA Players' Player of the Year was awarded to Riyad Mahrez. The PFA Team of the Year was: The PFA Young Player of the Year was awarded to Dele Alli. The FWA Footballer of the Year was awarded to Jamie Vardy. 2015–16 Premier League The 2015–16 Premier League (known as the Barclays Premier League for sponsorship reasons) was the 24th season of the Premier League, the top English professional league for association football clubs, since its establishment in 1992. The season began on 8 August 2015, and was scheduled to conclude

neg: 2015–16 Crystal Palace F.C. season 2015–16 Crystal Palace F.C. season The 2015–16 season was Crystal Palace's third consecutive season in the Premier League and their 110th year in existence. Crystal Palace participated in the Premier League, FA Cup and League Cup. They finished 15th in the Premier League and were runners-up in the FA Cup for the second time in their history. The season covers the period from 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016. Total spending: £22,500,000 !rowspan=2|Competition !colspan=8|Record ! ! ! ! ! Total On 28 May 2015, Crystal Palace announced their first pre-season friendly ahead of the 2015–16 season against Fulham. On

neg: 2015–16 Premier League 2015–16 Premier League The 2015–16 Premier League (known as the Barclays Premier League for sponsorship reasons) was the 24th season of the Premier League, the top English professional league for association football clubs, since its establishment in 1992. The season began on 8 August 2015, and was scheduled to conclude on 15 May 2016. However, the Manchester United vs Bournemouth fixture was postponed to 17 May 2016 on the final day due to a suspicious package inside Old Trafford. Chelsea began the season as defending champions of the 2014–15 season. Bournemouth, Watford and Norwich City entered as the three promoted

neg: 2015–16 Ukrainian Premier League 2015–16 Ukrainian Premier League The 2015–16 Ukrainian Premier League season is the 25th top level football competitions since the fall of the Soviet Union and the eighth since the establishment of the Ukrainian Premier League. Because of sponsorship the league changed its title for 2015–16 season to League Pari-Match. The competition commenced on 17 July when Metalurh Zaporizhia hosted Zorya Luhansk in Zaporizhia. The first sixteen rounds were played before the winter break which began 6 December 2015; the competition resumed on 5 March 2016. The season concluded on 15 May 2016. Dynamo Kyiv are the defending champions. With the

neg: 2015–16 Mizoram Premier League took part in qualification. Four clubs played in round-robin format. The club which topped the group directly qualified for the 2016–17 season of Mizoram Premier League. The club which came 2nd will take part in play-offs against Luangmual F.C. which finished 7th in previous season. "All times are Indian Standard Time (IST) – ." 2015–16 Mizoram Premier League The 2015–16 Mizoram Premier League (also known Mc Dowell's Mizoram Premier League Season 4 for sponsorship reasons) is the 4th season of the Mizoram Premier League which is the top tier of the Mizoram football system. The campaign began on 10 September

neg: 2015–16 Bangladeshi cricket season 2015–16 Bangladeshi cricket season The 2016 Asia Cup was held in Bangladesh in the 2015–16 Bangladeshi cricket season. The season was to be featuring a tour of the country by Australia but it has been postponed amid security concerns. Khulna Division won the National Cricket League (NCL) championship title for the fourth time and Comilla Victorians won the revived Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). Australia was due to tour Bangladesh from 28 September to 21 October 2015 and playing two Test matches but it has been postponed amid security concerns. India beat Bangladesh by 8 wickets in the final of the

neg: 2015–16 Bangladeshi cricket season 2016 Asia Cup, held in Bangladesh. 2015–16 Bangladeshi cricket season The 2016 Asia Cup was held in Bangladesh in the 2015–16 Bangladeshi cricket season. The season was to be featuring a tour of the country by Australia but it has been postponed amid security concerns. Khulna Division won the National Cricket League (NCL) championship title for the fourth time and Comilla Victorians won the revived Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). Australia was due to tour Bangladesh from 28 September to 21 October 2015 and playing two Test matches but it has been postponed amid security concerns. India beat Bangladesh by 8

neg: 2015–16 Al-Talaba SC season and before clinching a win against Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya. After drawing with the league leaders, Al-Zawra'a and the defending champions, Naft Al-Wasat, they won against Al-Mina'a which could have led them from 3rd to 2nd before drawing the next match with Al-Naft. They won their last match against Baghdad to remain in their position of 3rd in the league after three wins, three draws, a loss, at 12 points. 2015–16 Al-Talaba SC season The 2015–16 season was Al-Talaba Sports Club's 41st consecutive season in the Iraqi Premier League, the top-flight of Iraqi football. Having finished in 5th of Group 2 in

neg: 2015–16 Premier League of Belize 2015–16 Premier League of Belize The 2015–16 Premier League of Belize (also known as The Belikin Cup) is the fifth season of the highest competitive football league in Belize, after it was founded in 2011. There are two seasons which are spread over two years, the opening (which will be played towards the end of 2015) and the closing (which will be played at the beginning of 2016). From the 2014–15 Premier League of Belize season, 6 out of the 9 teams continued to play in the opening season of 2015–16. FC Belize, King Energy/Freedom Fighters and San Ignacio United

neg: 2015–16 Premier League of Belize were the absentees. There would be one league consisting of the 6 teams, who will play each other twice, with the top 4 teams advancing to the end of season playoffs. The opening season commenced on 15 August 2015. Game One Game Two "Verdes won 3–1 on aggregate" "Police United won 3–2 on aggregate" Game One Game Two "Police United won 1–0 on aggregate" Includes playoff goals. In the post-game ceremonies of the final game of the season, the individual awards were announced. All 6 teams that participated in the opening season will participate in the closing season. The format

neg: 2015–16 Hazfi Cup 2015–16 Hazfi Cup The 2015–16 Hazfi Cup was the 29th season of the Iranian football knockout competition. Zob Ahan Isfahan was the defending champion. The competition started on 27 August 2015 and the final was played on 29 May 2016.<br> Zob Ahan won the tournament for the second time in a row after defeating Esteghlal in the final. Totally 80 teams participated in the 2015–16 season. The teams were divided into two main groups. 16 teams of Iran Premier League: 64 teams of Azadegan League, Iran 2nd Division League, and Provincial Leagues: In the first stage of "2015–16 Hazfi Cup",

neg: 2015–16 United Counties League 2015–16 United Counties League The 2015–16 United Counties League season (known as the 2015–16 ChromaSport & Trophies United Counties League for sponsorship reasons), is a football competition in England that started on 31 July 2015. Teams are divided into two divisions: the Premier and the First. The Premier Division consisted of 22 clubs. The following 2 clubs left the Premier Division before the season - The following 3 clubs joined the Premier Division before the season - In addition, Thurnby Nirvana changed their name to Leicester Nirvana. Three clubs have applied for promotion to Step 4: AFC Kempston Rovers, Kirby

neg: 2015–16 Eastern Counties Football League 2015–16 Eastern Counties Football League The 2015–16 Eastern Counties Football League season (known as the 2015–16 Thurlow Nunn Eastern Counties Football League for sponsorship reasons) is the 74th in the history of Eastern Counties Football League, a football competition in England. Teams are divided into two divisions; the Premier and the First. The Premier Division consists of 20 clubs. The following 3 clubs left the Premier Division before the season - The following 3 clubs joined the Premier Division before the season - The following five clubs applied for promotion to Step 4: Godmanchester Rovers, Ipswich Wanderers, Mildenhall Town, Norwich

neg: 2016–17 Ethiopian Premier League the 2015-16 season and four promoted from the Ethiopian Higher League. The four newcomers are Fasil Kenema F.C.<br>Jimma Aba Buna F.C., Addis Ababa City F.C. and Woldia City. Dashen Beer FC and Hadiya Hossana FC were the last two teams of the 2015-16 season and play in the Ethiopian Super League for the 2016-17 season. Saint George SC are the defending champions from the 2015-16 season. 2016–17 Ethiopian Premier League The 2016–17 Ethiopian Premier League is the 70th season of top-tier football in Ethiopia as well as the 19th season of the Premier League. The season began play on 12

neg: 2015–16 Sunderland A.F.C. season 2015–16 Sunderland A.F.C. season The 2015–16 season is Sunderland's 137th season in existence, and their ninth consecutive season in the Premier League. Along with competing in the Premier League, the club also participated in the FA Cup and League Cup. The season covers the period from 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016. On May 11 2016, Sunderland confirmed a tenth consecutive Premier League season with a 3–0 victory over Everton at the Stadium of Light. Simultaneously, the result confirmed the relegation of arch-rivals Newcastle. Total Spending: £39,750,000 Total Received: £15,500,000 On 26 May 2015, Sunderland announced two pre-season friendly

neg: 2015–16 Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina league, including the top 14 sides from the 2014-15 season and two promoted sides from each of the second-level leagues. 2015–16 Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina The 2015–16 Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina, also known as BH Telecom Premier League for sponsorship reasons, is the sixteenth season of the Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the highest football league of Bosnia and Herzegovina, since its original establishment in 2000 and fourteenth as a unified country-wide league. The league began 25 July 2015 and will end 14 May 2016, with a winter break between 7 December 2015 and 27

neg: Cleethorpes Town F.C. League. After finishing third in their first season in the division, they were promoted to the Premier Division. In 2008 the club adopted their current name. Cleethorpes pulled out of the Humber Premier League during the 2009–10 season, but rejoined the Lincolnshire League for the 2010–11 season, which saw them win the Supplementary Cup. After winning the league and Challenge Cup in 2011–12, they were promoted to Division One of the Northern Counties East League. In 2013–14 they won Division One, earning promotion to the Premier Division. In 2015–16 they won the League Cup, beating Tadcaster Albion 3–2 in the

neg: 2016 Bangladesh Football Premier League 2016 Bangladesh Football Premier League The 2016 Bangladesh Football Premier League (also known as JB Bangladesh Premier League for sponsorship reasons) was the ninth season of the Bangladesh Premier League since establishment of the league in 2007. A total of 12 teams competed in the league. The league began on 24 July 2016. Saif Global Sports are the right holder of BPL's ninth edition and they will accommodate the advertising, branding, TV transmission, radio, marketing rights of the Bangladesh Premier League 2015–16. Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club are the defending champions, having won their Bangladesh Premier League title the previous season.

neg: 2015 Premier League speedway season the Monarchs to win the Knockout Cup, Daniel King and Rohan Tungate won the Premier League Pairs for the Ipswich Witches, and Danish rider Ulrich Østergaard won the Premier League Riders' Championship for the Peterborough Panthers. Unless otherwise stated, all listed riders were declared at the start of the 2015 Premier League season. The 2015 Premier League Knockout Cup was the 48th edition of the Knockout Cup for tier two teams. Somerset Rebels were the winners of the competition. List of United Kingdom Speedway League Champions 2015 Premier League speedway season The 2015 Premier League season was the second division

neg: Ethiopian Higher League and final promotion out of the league, the game was won by Mekelle City (the club's first promotion into the Ethiopian Premier League). The Ethiopian Football Federation (EFF) restructured the league into two groups A and B in the 2015/16 season. Group A comprises clubs from northern and central Ethiopia and Group B comprises clubs from Southern Ethiopia. Fasil Kenema were crowned champions of the league after the 2015-16 season. Bahir Dar Kenema and Debub Police S.C. were automatically promoted to the 2018-19 Ethiopian Premier League after the winning their respective groups. Shire Endaselassie became the third and last club

neg: 2015–16 Southampton F.C. season Season award presented by the "Southern Daily Echo", while Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk won the Fans' and Players' Player of the Season awards presented by the club. Saints manager Ronald Koeman won the Premier League Manager of the Month award in January 2016, while goalkeeper Fraser Forster won the Premier League Player of the Month award in February 2016. Southampton began their pre-season preparations in Austria with a friendly against German side RB Leipzig on 8 July 2015, which they lost 5–4. New signings Juanmi and Cédric Soares scored their first goals for the club, while Jay Rodriguez returned

neg: 2015–16 Newcastle United F.C. season 2015–16 Newcastle United F.C. season The 2015–16 season was Newcastle United's sixth consecutive season in the Premier League and their 123rd year in existence. This season, Newcastle United participated in the Premier League, FA Cup and League Cup. The season covers the period from 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016. The Newcastle United first team coaching staff for the 2015–16 season consists of the following: On 4 June 2015, Newcastle United announced their pre-season schedule which included a tour of the United States. The fixtures for the 2015–16 season were released on 17 June 2015. The FA Cup First

neg: 2014 Kenyan Premier League 17, it will be added to the standings for day 16. 2014 Kenyan Premier League The 2014 Kenyan Premier League (known as the Tusker Premier League for sponsorship reasons) was the eleventh season of the Kenyan Premier League since it began in 2003. It was also the 51st season of top division football in Kenya since 1963. Gor Mahia won the league title for the second consecutive season, earning a place in the preliminary round of the 2015 CAF Champions League while 2014 FKF President's Cup champions Sofapaka represented Kenya in the preliminary round of the 2014 CAF Confederation Cup.

neg: Royal Blues F.C. Royal Blues F.C. The Royal Blues Taipei () is a Taiwanese football club based in Taipei that plays in the Taiwan Football Premier League, the highest level of Taiwanese club football. In 2014/15 they won the BML League Title (2nd Division), only losing once in the process. On 16 August 2015, the Royal Blues won promotion to Division 1 (Intercity League) and finished 5th place in their first season in Taiwan's highest league. N.B. league regulations have imposed no foreigner limitations for the Chinese Taipei Taiwan Football Premier League Season 2017. In 2014/2015 "Royal Blues" were crowned champions of BML

neg: 2015 Belarusian Premier League 2015 Belarusian Premier League The 2015 Belarusian Premier League was the 25th season of top-tier football in Belarus. It began on 10 April 2015 and ended on 8 November 2015. BATE Borisov were the defending champions, having won their 11th league title last year, and secured a 12th. Following the league expansion from 12 to 14 clubs, the league format returned to a regular double-round robin tournament with no second phase. Only one lowest-placed team was relegated and replaced by three best teams of First League, to expand the top level to 16 teams for 2016. Two best teams of

neg: 2016–17 Russian Premier League 2016–17 Russian Premier League The 2016–17 Russian Premier League is the 25th season of the premier league football competition in Russia since the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the 14th under the current Russian Premier League name. CSKA Moscow came into the season as the defending champions of the 2015-16 season. Fixtures for the 2016–17 season were announced on 20 June 2016. As in the previous season, 16 teams played in the 2016–17 season. After the 2015–16 season, FC Kuban Krasnodar, FC Dynamo Moscow and FC Mordovia Saransk were relegated to the 2016–17 Russian National Football League. They were

neg: Coggeshall Town F.C. Premier Division. In 2015–16 they won the Premier Division and the League Cup, beating Holland 4–3 on penalties, following a 0–0 draw. At the end of the season they were promoted to Division One of the Eastern Counties League. The following season saw them finish as Division One runners-up, resulting in promotion to the Premier Division. In 2017–18 the club won the Premier Division title at the first attempt, earning promotion to the North Division of the Isthmian League. The club originally played at Mynheer Park, before moving to Barnard Field on Pointweel Lane for the 1880–81 season. The following

neg: 2015–16 Welsh Premier League 2015–16 Welsh Premier League The 2015–16 Welsh Premier League (known as the Dafabet Welsh Premier League for sponsorship reasons) was the 24th season of the Welsh Premier League, the highest football league within Wales since its establishment in 1992. The New Saints were the defending champions. Teams played each other twice on a home and away basis, before the league was split into two groups at the end of January 2016 – the top six and the bottom six. Cefn Druids and Prestatyn Town were relegated out of the Welsh Premier League the previous season, while Llandudno were promoted as

neg: 2015–16 East Superleague promoted from the East Premier League after defeating Armadale Thistle on penalties after a 5–5 aggregate draw in the East Region Super/Premier League Play Off. Lochee United, who finished third in the East Premier League, defeated Sauchie Juniors 10–0 on aggregate in the East Region Super/Premier League play-off. Lochee will replace Sauchie in the 2016–17 East Superleague. 2015–16 East Superleague The 2015–16 East Superleague was the fourteenth Superleague competition since the formation of the Scottish Junior Football Association, East Region in 2002. The season began on 8 August 2015. The winners of this competition are eligible to enter the 2016–17

neg: 2015–16 Kampala Capital City Authority FC season 2015–16 Kampala Capital City Authority FC season The 2015–16 season is KCCA F.C's 2nd season in the Uganda Premier League sponsored by AZAM TV and the league is reported by its commercial name the Azam Premier League, and their 49th consecutive season in the top-flight of Ugandan football.Along with the Uganda Premier League, the club will also compete in the Uganda Cup/Kakunguru Cup and the Cecafa Kagame Inteclub cup. The season covers the period from 15 July 2015 to 15 June 2016. Kampala Capital City Authority F.C introduced their road to 2015/2016 Season. They began with the major changes that

neg: Leicester Nirvana F.C. in the Premier Division and were promoted to the East Midlands Counties League. The club won the League Cup in 2010–11 and the league title in 2013–14, earning promotion to the Premier Division of the United Counties League. They were runners-up in the Premier Division the following season. At the end of the season the club were renamed Leicester Nirvana. They were Premier Division runners-up again in 2015–16, missing out on the title on goal difference. The merged club initially played at Thurnby's Daykn Road ground. In 2015 they began groundsharing at Highfield Rangers' Gleneagles Avenue, before moving to Nirvana's

neg: 2015–16 Crystal Palace F.C. season against Shrewsbury Town. The third round draw was made on 25 August 2015 live on Sky Sports by Charlie Nicholas and Phil Thompson. Palace were drawn at home to Charlton Athletic. 2015–16 Crystal Palace F.C. season The 2015–16 season was Crystal Palace's third consecutive season in the Premier League and their 110th year in existence. Crystal Palace participated in the Premier League, FA Cup and League Cup. They finished 15th in the Premier League and were runners-up in the FA Cup for the second time in their history. The season covers the period from 1 July 2015 to 30 June

neg: 2014–15 East Superleague Their playing record was expunged. Broughty Athletic, who finished third in the East Premier League, defeated Armadale Thistle on penalty kicks after drawing 5 – 5 on aggregate in the East Region Super/Premier League play-off. Broughty will replace Armadale in the 2015–16 East Superleague. 2014–15 East Superleague The 2014–15 East Superleague is the thirteenth Superleague competition since the formation of the Scottish Junior Football Association, East Region in 2002. The season began on 6 August 2014. The winners of this competition will be eligible to enter the 2015–16 Scottish Cup. Kelty Hearts won their first East Superleague title on 13