2015–16 Norwich City F.C. season explained

Club:Norwich City
Season:2015–16
Chairman:
(until 7 December)

(from 27 December)
Stadium:Carrow Road
League:Premier League
League Result:19th (relegated)
Cup1:FA Cup
Cup1 Result:Third round
Cup2:League Cup
Cup2 Result:Fourth round
League Topscorer:
Dieumerci Mbokani (7)
Season Topscorer:
Dieumerci Mbokani (7)
Highest Attendance:27,137
Lowest Attendance:26,279
Average Attendance:26,972
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Prevseason:2014–15
Nextseason:2016–17

The 2015–16 season was Norwich City's return to the Premier League after gaining promotion via the play-offs in the previous season, in their 113th year in existence.[1] This season Norwich City participated in the Premier League, FA Cup and League Cup. The season covered the period from 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016.

Transfers

Transfers in

Date fromPositionNationalityNameFromFeeRef.
27 May 2015 CM £3,000,000 [2] [3]
1 July 2015 DM West Bromwich Albion Free transfer [4]
29 July 2015 LW £7,000,000 [5]
1 August 2015 GK Free transfer [6]
1 January 2016 LW £2,500,000 [7]
8 January 2016 DF Undisclosed [8]
15 January 2016 MF Undisclosed [9]
18 January 2016 CB Undisclosed [10]
19 January 2016 CF Undisclosed [11]

Total spending: £12,500,000

Transfers out

Date fromPositionNationalityNameToFeeRef.
1 July 2015 CF Free transfer
1 July 2015 GK Free transfer
1 July 2015 CB Free Transfer [12]
1 July 2015 CB Free Transfer
1 July 2015 LB Free Transfer
1 July 2015 LM Sam Kelly Free Transfer
1 July 2015 CM Undisclosed [13]
31 July 2015 CB Mutual Consent [14]
1 September 2015 CM £7,000,000 [15]
5 January 2016 RW Undisclosed [16]
11 January 2016 ST £8,000,000 [17]
22 January 2016 ST Undisclosed [18]
Total spending: £15,000,000

Loans in

Date fromPositionNationalityNameFromDate untilRef.
29 July 2015 RB End of season [19]
1 September 2015 LW End of season [20]
1 September 2015 CF End of season [21]
30 January 2016 CF End of season [22]

Loans out

Date fromPositionNationalityNameToDate untilRef.
6 July 2015 GK Remi Matthews 2 January 2016 [23]
15 July 2015 ST 1 January 2016 [24]
14 August 2015 ST End of season [25]
21 August 2015 LW End of season [26]
27 August 2015 CB End of season [27]
31 August 2015 CF End of season [28]
1 September 2015 CM 2 January 2016 [29]
1 September 2015 CM Rotherham United 29 September 2015
11 September 2015 DM 18 December 2015 [30]
29 October 2015 RB Cameron Norman End of season [31]
21 January 2016 CB End of season [32]
21 January 2016 GK End of season [33]
24 March 2016 ST End of season [34]

Competitions

Pre-season friendlies

On 6 June 2015, Norwich City announced they would host West Ham United to mark Carrow Road's 80th anniversary.[35] This fixture was the first ever played at Carrow Road; Norwich won the game 4–3. Two days later, the Canaries announced their pre-season schedule.[36] Norwich City announced on 6 July 2015, that they would be playing FC Augsburg and Maccabi Haifa in a pre-season training camp in Germany and Austria.[37]

Premier League

Results by matchday

Results summary

Matches

The Premier League fixture list was released on 17 June 2015.[38] Norwich's first game was at home to Crystal Palace.[38]

FA Cup

Norwich City entered the competition in the third round and were drawn at home to Manchester City.

League Cup

Norwich City entered the competition in the second round and were given an away trip to Rotherham United.[39] The third round draw was made on 25 August 2015 live on Sky Sports by Charlie Nicholas and Phil Thompson. Norwich City drew West Bromwich Albion at home.[40]

Statistics

Appearances, goals and cards

Sources:[41]

Players with no appearances not included in the list.

PlayerPremier LeagueFA CupLeague CupTotalDiscipline
StartsSubGoalsStartsSubGoalsStartsSubGoalsStartsSubGoals
1 GK John Ruddy27 0 0 1 0 0 – – –28 0 0 0 0
2 RB Steven Whittaker8 0 0 – – – 0 1 0 8 1 0 1 1
3 RB Andre Wisdom9 1 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 13 1 0 1 0
5 CB Russell Martin30 0 3 1 0 0 – – – 31 0 3 5 1
6 CB Sébastien Bassong30 2 1 1 0 0 3 0 1 34 2 2 5 0
7 CAM Steven Naismith11 2 1 – – – – – – 11 2 1 2 0
8 CM Jonny Howson33 3 3 1 0 0 1 1 1 35 4 4 7 0
9 ST Dieumerci Mbokani15 13 7 – – – 1 0 0 16 13 7 0 0
10 ST Cameron Jerome19 15 3 1 0 0 – – – 20 15 3 2 0
11 ST Patrick Bamford2 5 0 – – – – – – 2 5 0 0 0
12 MF Robbie Brady34 2 3 – – – – – – 34 2 3 3 0
13 GK Declan Rudd11 0 0 – – – 3 0 0 13 0 0 2 0
14 CAM Wes Hoolahan25 5 4 – – – 1 1 0 26 6 4 1 0
16 LM Matt Jarvis11 7 1 – – – 1 1 1 12 8 2 0 0
17 CB Timm Klose10 0 1 – – – – – – 10 0 1 3 0
18 MF Graham Dorrans14 7 0 1 0 0 1 2 0 16 9 0 3 0
20 MF Anthony Andreu– – – – – – 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0
21 MF Youssouf Mulumbu5 2 0 1 0 0 1 0 06 2 0 2 0
22 RM Nathan Redmond24 11 6 0 1 0 1 0 0 25 12 6 0 0
23 LB Martin Olsson20 4 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 22 4 1 2 0
24 CB Ryan Bennett20 2 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 23 2 0 7 0
25 RB Ivo Pinto9 1 0 – – – – – – 9 1 0 0 0
27 CDM Alexander Tettey23 0 2 – – – – – – 23 0 2 10 0
28 CM Gary O'Neil19 8 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 21 9 0 7 1
32 MF Vadis Odjidja-Ofoe3 7 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 5 8 0 2 0
Players out on loan:
19 ST Kyle Lafferty0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 10 3 1 0 0
15 DF Harry Toffolo– – – – – – 10 0 1 0 0 0 0
29 ST Ricky van Wolfswinkel– – – – – – 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0
Players now not at club:
4 CM Bradley Johnson1 3 0 – – – 1 0 0 2 3 0 1 0
7 ST Lewis Grabban3 3 1 – – – 2 0 0 5 3 1 0 0
11 ST Gary Hooper0 2 0 – – – – – – 0 2 0 0 0
17 RM Elliott Bennett– – – – – – 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0

Goalscorers

RankPlayerPremier LeagueFA CupLeague CupTotal
1 ST 7 0 0 7
2 MF 6 0 0 6
3 CAM 4 0 0 4
MF 3 0 1 4
5 DF 3 0 0 3
ST 3 0 0 3
LM/LB 3 0 0 3
8 CM 2 0 0 2
CB 1 0 1 2
LM 1 0 1 2
11 RB 1 0 0 1
ST 1 0 0 1
CAM 1 0 0 1
CB 1 0 0 1
LB 1 0 0 1
ST 0 0 1 1
ST 0 0 1 1
Own Goals 1 0 1 2
Totals 39 0 6 45

Notes and References

  1. News: History . Statto . dead . 25 May 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150525222425/http://www.statto.com/football/teams/norwich-city/history . 25 May 2015.
  2. News: 27 May 2015 . Dorrans Signs For City . Norwich City F.C. . dead . 27 May 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150527193954/http://www.canaries.co.uk/news/article/graham-dorrans-joins-norwich-city-from-west-brom-2472963.aspx . 27 May 2015.
  3. News: Norwich Complete Permanent Signing of West Brom Midfielder Graham Dorrans . 90min . 27 May 2015 . 30 June 2015 . 23 June 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150623212043/http://www.90min.com/posts/2206006-norwich-complete-permanent-signing-of-west-brom-midfielder-graham-dorrans . live .
  4. News: Youssouf Mulumbu to join City . Norwich City F.C. . 22 June 2015 . 22 June 2015 . 22 June 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150622230208/http://www.canaries.co.uk/news/article/norwich-city-youssouf-mulumbu-west-bromwich-albion-2502691.aspx . dead .
  5. Web site: Winger completes Carrow Road move . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20151118045643/http://www.canaries.co.uk/news/article/norwich-city-robbie-brady-2579067.aspx . 18 November 2015 . 29 July 2015 . Norwich City.
  6. Web site: CANARIES COMPLETE JAKE KEAN DEAL . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170126115830/http://www.canaries.co.uk/news/article/norwich-city-jake-kean-joins-2585816.aspx . 26 January 2017 . 1 August 2015 . Norwich City F.C..
  7. News: Matt Jarvis: West Ham winger to sign for Norwich City . BBC Sport . live . 13 February 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160119164551/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35176382 . 19 January 2016.
  8. News: Norwich City: Ivo Pinto joins from Dinamo Zagreb . BBC Sport . live . 13 February 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160119164554/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35261445 . 19 January 2016.
  9. News: Ben Godfrey: York City midfielder signs for Norwich City . BBC Sport . live . 13 February 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160119164558/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35324914 . 19 January 2016.
  10. Web site: Ben Mouncer . Transfer News: Norwich City sign Timm Klose . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160118211621/http://www.canaries.co.uk/news/article/timm-klose-norwich-city-2909220.aspx . 18 January 2016 . 18 January 2016 . Norwich City F.C..
  11. News: 19 January 2016 . TRANSFER NEWS: NORWICH CITY SIGN STEVEN NAISMITH . Norwich City F.C. . dead . 19 January 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160119182235/http://www.canaries.co.uk/news/article/norwich-city-sign-steven-naismith-2910033.aspx . 19 January 2016.
  12. News: 27 May 2015 . Norwich City Player Departures . Norwich City F.C. . dead . 27 May 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150528144917/http://www.canaries.co.uk//news/article/norwich-city-release-players-2473160.aspx . 28 May 2015.
  13. News: 2 June 2015 . Cameron McGeehan To Join Luton Town . Norwich City F.C. . dead . 2 June 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150923200519/http://www.canaries.co.uk/news/article/norwich-city-cameron-mcgeehan-joins-luton-town-2478586.aspx . 23 September 2015.
  14. News: 29 July 2015 . Ignasi Miquel To Leave Norwich City . Norwich City F.C. . dead . 29 July 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150731191055/http://www.canaries.co.uk/news/article/norwich-city-ignasi-miquel-leaves-2579852.aspx . 31 July 2015.
  15. News: 1 September 2015 . Bradley Johnson Signs For Derby County . Norwich City F.C. . dead . 2 September 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150901203734/http://www.canaries.co.uk/news/article/bradley-johnson-norwich-city-derby-county-2663411.aspx . 1 September 2015.
  16. Web site: Elliott Bennett joins Blackburn Rovers . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160126200339/http://www.canaries.co.uk/news/article/elliott-bennett-norwich-city-blackburn-rovers-transfer-2886265.aspx . 26 January 2016 . 5 January 2016 . Norwich City F.C..
  17. News: AFC Bournemouth complete signing of Lewis Grabban from Norwich City . A.F.C. Bournemouth . 11 January 2016 . 12 January 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160111214111/http://www.afcb.co.uk/news/article/afc-bournemouth-transfer-lewis-grabban-norwich-2895443.aspx . 11 January 2016 . dead . dmy-all .
  18. News: 22 January 2016 . Gary Hooper: Sheffield Wednesday sign Norwich striker . BBC Sport . live . 13 February 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160124231259/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35382427 . 24 January 2016.
  19. News: 29 July 2015 . Wisdom heads to Norwich on loan . Liverpool FC . dead . 29 July 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150731201350/http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/latest-news/189821-wisdom-heads-to-norwich-on-loan . 31 July 2015.
  20. News: 1 September 2015 . City Sign Matt Jarvis On Loan . Norwich City F.C. . dead . 2 September 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150901203734/http://www.canaries.co.uk/news/article/norwich-city-loan-matt-jarvis-2663636.aspx . 1 September 2015.
  21. News: 1 September 2015 . Dieumerci Mbokani: Norwich sign striker on loan from Dynamo Kiev . BBC Sport . live . 1 September 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150903010350/http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/34110794 . 3 September 2015.
  22. News: TRANSFER NEWS: PATRICK BAMFORD JOINS ON LOAN . Norwich City F.C. . 30 January 2016 . 30 January 2016 . 30 December 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161230065221/http://www.canaries.co.uk/news/article/norwich-city-loan-patrick-bamford-2926941.aspx/ . dead .
  23. News: 6 July 2015 . Remi Matthews joins Burton Albion on loan . Norwich City F.C. . dead . 6 July 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150707010037/http://www.canaries.co.uk/news/article/norwich-city-burton-albion-remi-matthews-2527725.aspx . 7 July 2015.
  24. News: 15 July 2015 . CARLTON MORRIS SIGNS NEW TWO-YEAR DEAL . Norwich City F.C. . dead . 15 July 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150715201022/http://www.canaries.co.uk/news/article/norwich-city-carlton-morris-hamilton-loan-2543909.aspx . 15 July 2015.
  25. News: 14 August 2015 . JACOB MURPHY MOVES TO COVENTRY ON LOAN . Norwich City F.C. . dead . 14 August 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150923200540/http://www.canaries.co.uk/news/article/norwich-city-jacob-murphy-coventry-city-2618666.aspx . 23 September 2015.
  26. News: 21 August 2015 . Josh Murphy Joins MK Dons On Loan . Norwich City F.C. . dead . 21 August 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150821151431/http://www.canaries.co.uk/news/article/norwich-city-josh-murphy-mk-dons-loan-2631427.aspx . 21 August 2015.
  27. News: 27 August 2015 . Michael Turner joins Sheffield Wednesday . Sheffield Wednesday F.C. . live . 27 August 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150924121130/http://www.swfc.co.uk/news/article/michael-turner-joins-sheffield-wednesday-2650460.aspx . 24 September 2015.
  28. News: 31 August 2015 . RICKY VAN WOLFSWINKEL JOINS BETIS . Norwich City F.C. . dead . 31 August 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150901203805/http://www.canaries.co.uk/news/article/norwich-city-striker-ricky-van-wolfswinkel-joins-real-betis-2659613.aspx . 1 September 2015.
  29. News: 1 September 2015 . Andreu & Odjidja Ofoe Join Rotherham On Loan . Norwich City F.C. . dead . 2 September 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150901203734/http://www.canaries.co.uk/news/article/norwich-city-andreu-odjidja-rotherham-loan-2663552.aspx . 1 September 2015.
  30. News: 11 September 2015 . Louis Thompson Joins Swindon On Youth Loan . Norwich City F.C. . dead . 11 September 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150911221552/http://www.canaries.co.uk/news/article/norwich-city-louis-thompson-swindon-loan-2681308.aspx . 11 September 2015.
  31. News: 2 February 2016 . CAMERON NORMAN'S WOKING LOAN EXTENDED . Norwich City F.C. . dead . 14 February 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160302110007/http://www.canaries.co.uk/news/article/cameron-norman-norwich-city-woking-2937002.aspx . 2 March 2016.
  32. News: 21 January 2016 . Harry Toffolo: Peterborough United sign Norwich City defender . BBC Sport . live . 21 January 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160125040320/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35373714 . 25 January 2016.
  33. News: 24 March 2016 . Remi Matthews Joins Doncaster On Loan . Norwich City F.C. . dead . 25 March 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160414150224/http://www.canaries.co.uk/news/article/remi-matthews-norwich-city-doncaster-rovers-loan-3023927.aspx . 14 April 2016.
  34. News: Kyle Lafferty: Birmingham City sign Norwich City's Northern Ireland striker on loan . BBC Sport . 24 March 2016 . 25 March 2016 . 24 March 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160324192808/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35895400 . live .
  35. News: 6 June 2015 . City To Host West Ham In Pre-Season . Norwich City F.C. . dead . 6 June 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150712024651/http://www.canaries.co.uk/news/article/norwich-city-west-ham-preseason-carrow-road-2484384.aspx . 12 July 2015.
  36. News: 6 July 2015 . Pre-Season Schedule Announced . Norwich City F.C. . dead . 8 June 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150611031154/http://www.canaries.co.uk/news/article/norwich-city-preseason-schedule-2015-16-2482213.aspx . 11 June 2015.
  37. News: 2 June 2015 . Canaries to face Maccabi Haifa and FC Augsburg . Norwich City F.C. . dead . 11 July 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150710191914/http://www.canaries.co.uk/news/article/norwich-city-pre-season-schedule-maccabi-haifa-fc-augsburg-2521896.aspx . 10 July 2015.
  38. Web site: 2015/16 Fixture List Released – Barclays Premier League. 9 July 2015. 16 June 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160616183820/http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/news/news/2015-16/jun/170615-fixture-list-for-2015-2016-season-released.html. dead.
  39. News: Capital One Cup round 2 draw . Capital One Cup . 14 August 2015 . 13 August 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150816223755/http://www.capitalonecup.co.uk/news/article/capital-one-cup-round-2-draw-2617994.aspx . 2015-08-16 . dead .
  40. News: Capital One Cup round 3 draw . Capital One Cup . 25 August 2015 . 26 August 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150905185055/http://www.capitalonecup.co.uk/news/article/capital-one-cup-round-3-draw-2647014.aspx . 5 September 2015 .
  41. Web site: All Norwich City players: 2016. 23 August 2015. 3 April 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160403160059/http://www.11v11.com/teams/norwich-city/tab/players/season/2016/. live.

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