The 2015–16 Ligue 1 season was the 78th season of the Ligue de Football Professionnel first division since its establishment. It started on 7 August 2015 and concluded on 14 May 2016.
Paris Saint-Germain
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were the defending champions, and retained the title with a 9–0 win at
Troyes
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on 13 March. It was their fourth consecutive Ligue 1 title.
Teams
There were 20 clubs in the league, with three promoted teams from
Ligue 2
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replacing the three teams that were relegated from
Ligue 1
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following the
2014–15 season. All clubs that secured Ligue 1 status for the season were subject to approval by the
DNCG before becoming eligible to participate. Originally, only two teams were planned to be relegated at the end of the season. However, this proposal was appealed and eventually overturned, so as in past seasons, three teams are to be relegated.
Evian, Metz and Lens were relegated to Ligue 2 at the conclusion of the 2014–15 season. Troyes, Gazelec Ajaccio and Angers were promoted to the top level. Troyes returned after being relegated in
2012–13 season. Gazelec Ajaccio secured their second consecutive promotion and joined Ligue 1 for the first time in the club's history. Angers returned to the top level after 21 years.
Stadia and locations
Personnel and kits
Managerial changes
League table
Results
Season statistics
Top goalscorers
Hat-tricks
;Note
4 Player scored 4 goals
Attendances in first part of season
References
External links
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