The 2015-16 season was Leicester City's 111th season in the English football league system and their 48th (non-consecutive) season in the top tier of English football. During the season, Leicester participated in the Premier League for the second consecutive season, as well as the FA Cup and League Cup. The season covered the period from 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016. Leicester were confirmed as champions of the 2015-16 Premier League season on 2 May 2016, finishing atop the first division of English football for the first time in club history.
Video 2015-16 Leicester City F.C. season
Pre-season events
Note: This section does not include close season transfers or pre-season match results, which are listed in their own sections below.
- 2 July 2015 - Dean Hammond signs a one-year contract extension until the summer of 2016.
Maps 2015-16 Leicester City F.C. season
Kit and sponsorship
Supplier: Puma / Sponsor: King Power
Friendlies
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On 21 May 2015, Leicester City confirmed their first three pre-season friendlies against Lincoln City, Mansfield Town and Birmingham City. On 22 May 2015, Leicester City added a trip to Burton Albion to their pre-season schedule. On 30 June 2015, the Foxes confirmed a friendly against Rotherham United.
Events
Note: This section does not include transfers or match results, which are listed in their own sections below.
- 14 June 2016 - Marcin Wasilewski signed a one-year contract until the summer of 2017.
- 2 May 2016 - Leicester became champions of the Premier League after Tottenham Hotspur drew 2-2 with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Players and staff
First team squad
- This section lists players who were in Leicester's first team squad at any point during the 2015-16 season
- Asterisks indicates player left mid-season
- Hash symbol indicates player retired mid-season
- Italics indicate loan player
Backroom staff
- This section lists members of staff who were in Leicester's first team squad at any point during the 2015-16 season
- Asterisks indicate member of staff left mid-season
Transfers
In
Total spending: £27,300,000
Out
Total incoming: £7,000,000
Loans in
Loans out
Released
Competitions
Premier League
League table
Results summary
Results by matchday
Matches
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On 17 June 2015, the fixtures for the forthcoming season were announced.
FA Cup
Leicester City entered the competition at the Third Round stage, and on 7 December 2015 they were drawn away to Tottenham Hotspur.
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Football League Cup
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Leicester City entered the competition in the second round and were drawn away to Bury. The third round draw was made on 25 August 2015 live on Sky Sports by Charlie Nicholas and Phil Thompson. Leicester City were drawn at home to West Ham United.
Awards
Club awards
At the end of the season, Leicester's annual award ceremony, including categories voted for by the players and backroom staff, the supporters, saw the players recognized for their achievements for the club throughout the 2015-16 season.
Divisional awards
Club statistics
All data from LCFC.com
Appearances
- Starts + Substitute appearances.
- Italics indicates loan player.
- Asterisks indicates player left mid-season.
- Hash symbol indicates player retired mid-season.
Top scorers
Captains
- Only counts starts as captain
Suspensions
Season summary
References
Source of article : Wikipedia
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