2015–16 SønderjyskE Fodbold season
| 2015–16 season | |
|---|---|
| Manager | Jakob Michelsen |
| Ground | Sydbank Park |
| Danish Superliga | 2nd |
| Danish Cup | Quarter-finals |
| Top goalscorer | Johan Absalonsen (13) |
The 2015–16 season was SønderjyskE's 8th consecutive season in the Danish Superliga.
Season summary[edit]
SønderjyskE achieved their highest ever place in Danish football, finishing second. Although never really in contention for the title, in the last weeks of the season the team consolidated their position, finishing nine points behind champions F.C. Copenhagen. As a result, SønderjyskE qualified for continental competition for the first time in their history, entering the Europa League in the second qualifying round.
Players[edit]
First-team squad[edit]
- Squad at end of season[1]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Left club during season[edit]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Results[edit]
Danish Superliga[edit]
League table[edit]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
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| 1 | Copenhagen (C) | 33 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 62 | 28 | +34 | 71 | Qualification for the Champions League second qualifying round[a] |
| 2 | SønderjyskE | 33 | 19 | 5 | 9 | 56 | 36 | +20 | 62 | Qualification for the Europa League second qualifying round |
| 3 | Midtjylland | 33 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 57 | 33 | +24 | 59 | Qualification for the Europa League first qualifying round |
| 4 | Brøndby | 33 | 16 | 6 | 11 | 43 | 37 | +6 | 54 | |
| 5 | AaB | 33 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 56 | 44 | +12 | 50 |
Source: DBU, Soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head goals scored; 7) Head-to-head away goals scored; 8) Play-off on neutral ground (only if rankings are important for medals, teams for relegation or teams for UEFA competitions); 9) Draw.[2][3]
(C) Champions
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head goals scored; 7) Head-to-head away goals scored; 8) Play-off on neutral ground (only if rankings are important for medals, teams for relegation or teams for UEFA competitions); 9) Draw.[2][3]
(C) Champions
Notes:
- ^ Copenhagen qualified for the Europa League second qualifying round by winning the 2015–16 Danish Cup. However, since they already qualified for European competition based on their league position, the spot awarded to the cup winners was passed down the league.
References[edit]
- ^ "Football Squads - SønderjyskE -2015/16".
- ^ "Propositioner for Danmarksturneringen i fodbold". dbu.dk (in Danish). Danish Football Association. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
- ^ "Superliga 2015/2016 - Season rules". Scoresway. Archived from the original on 30 October 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
Notes[edit]
- ^ Dickoh was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, but also qualified to represent Ghana internationally through his parents and made his international debut for Ghana in November 2005.
- ^ Simonsen was born in Kolding, Denmark, and represented Denmark at U-20 and U-21 level, but also qualified to represent Haiti internationally through his biological parents and made his international debut for Haiti in June 2021.