Manager Claudio Ranieri FA Cup Third round | Premier League 1st League Cup Fourth round | |
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Chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha Top goalscorer League:
Jamie Vardy (24)
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Jamie Vardy (24) |
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 to be 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.
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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.
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.
First team squad
Backroom staff
In
Total spending: £27,300,000
Out
Total incoming: £7,000,000
Results summary
Last updated: 15 May 2016.
Source: Premier League
Results by matchday
Last updated: 15 May 2016.
Source: Statto
Ground: A = Away; H = Home. Result: D = Draw; L = Loss; W = Win; P = Postponed.
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.
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.
Club statistics
All data from LCFC.com
Appearances
As of 15 May 2016
Top scorers
As of 14 May 2016