2015-16 Division 1 Féminine
Lyon's tenth straight Division 1 title in 2015–16.
The 2015–16 Division 1 Féminine season was the 42nd since its establishment. Lyon successfully retained the title on 8 May 2016, making it the tenth Division 1 title in a row. The season began on 30 August 2015 and ended on 21 May 2016.
- Manager
- Gérard Prêcheur
Lore & Background
Three teams were promoted from Division 2 Féminine: La Roche-sur-Yon, Nîmes Métropole Gard, and VGA Saint-Maur. Three teams were relegated to Division 2 Féminine: Arras, Issy, and La Roche-sur-Yon. A total of 12 teams competed in the league, with three clubs suffering relegation. A win in D1 Féminine was worth 3 points, with 1 point for a draw and 0 for a defeat.
In Their Own Story
The rain fell heavily on the pitch at Parc OL as the final whistle approached a crucial late-season clash against Montpellier. The scoreline was already comfortable, yet the players pushed forward with the same intensity they showed in the first minute. Eugénie Le Sommer received a through ball, her eyes scanning the defense before she calmly slotted it past the keeper, sealing another chapter of glory. As the crowd roared, the players gathered at the center circle, not just celebrating a win, but acknowledging the weight of history being written with every pass.
Reader's Guide
The league table, results, season statistics, top scorers, and hat-tricks are listed in the source article but no specific data is provided beyond the note that one player scored 4 goals in a hat-trick.
Did You Know?
- Lyon won its tenth consecutive Division 1 title on 8 May 2016.
- The season ran from 30 August 2015 to 21 May 2016.
- Three teams were promoted from Division 2 Féminine for this season.
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