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The 2015–16 season was Leicester City Football Club's 111th season in the English football league system and their 48th (non-consecutive) season in the top tier of English football. [1] During the season, Leicester participated in the Premier League for the second consecutive season, as well as the FA Cup and League Cup .
Fewest league defeats in a season – 3 (from 38 games, Premier League, 2015–16) Fewest home league defeats in a season – 0 (from 21 games, First Division (old), 1928–29) and (from 17 games, Second Division (old), 1898–99) [1] Fewest away league defeats in a season – 2 (from 19 games, Premier League, 2015–16)
The 2015–16 Football League Two (referred to as the Sky Bet League Two for sponsorship reasons) was the 12th season of the Football League Two under its current title and the 24th season under its current league division format. The season began on 8 August 2015 and concluded on 7 May 2016.
In 2016, Leicester City clinched their first Premier League title, their highest position in the League. Their lowest position was in 2009, when they clinched the League One (third tier) title, their only season outside the top two tiers of English football.
Most consecutive Premier League matches scored in: 11, Jamie Vardy (for Leicester City, 29 August – 28 November 2015) [96] Most consecutive away Premier League matches scored in: 9, Robin van Persie (for Arsenal, 1 January – 22 May 2011) [97] Players currently playing in the Premier League are highlighted in bold.
Premier League; Season: 2015–16: Dates: 8 August 2015 – 17 May 2016: Champions: Leicester City 1st Premier League title 1st English title: Relegated: Newcastle United Norwich City Aston Villa: Champions League: Leicester City Arsenal Tottenham Hotspur Manchester City: Europa League: Manchester United Southampton West Ham United: Matches ...
As a Premier League club not participating in European club competitions, Leicester City entered the 2014–15 League Cup in the second round. The Foxes were drawn at home against Shrewsbury Town, with the game being played on 26 August. Leicester's League Cup campaign was short-lived as the League Two side recorded a shock 1–0 victory. [69]
Leicester started their first season in the Premier League since 2004 with a good run of results in their first five league matches, starting with a 2–2 draw on the opening day against Everton. [39] The Foxes then claimed their first Premier League win since May 2004, with a 1–0 win at Stoke City. [40]