2015–16 Egyptian Second Division

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2015–16 Egyptian Second Division — a brief summary

Overview
- The 36th edition of Egypt’s top semi-professional football league.
- Season ran from 29 October 2015 to 21 April 2016.

Promotions to the Premier League
- Three teams were promoted: Al Nasr Lel Taa'en, El Sharkia, and Tanta.
- Promotion play-offs took place on 16 and 21 April 2016.
- Al Nasr Lel Taa'en won their tie on penalties after a 2–2 aggregate.
- El Sharkia won their tie on penalties after a 0–0 aggregate.
- Tanta won their tie 1–0 on aggregate.

Relegations to the Third Division
- El Senbellawein, Port Fouad, and Asyut Petroleum were relegated to the Egyptian Third Division.

Group stage format and relegations
- The league was divided into six groups (A–F).
- Group A relegations: Asyut Petroleum, Ras Gharib, Al Maragha, Gharb Sohel
- Group B relegations: Beni Mazar, MS Ebshway, MS Samalout
- Group C relegations: Mit Khakan, Egypt Insurance, Sokar El Hawamdia
- Group D relegations: Port Fouad, MS Abou Souyer, Ghazl Port Said, Al Rebat & Al Anwar
- Group E relegations: El Senbellawein, Samanoud, Sers El Layan, Kahraba Talkha
- Group F relegations: Maleyat Kafr El Zayat, Abou Qir Fertilizers, Shabab El Daba'a

Statistics and notable results
- Matches played: 609
- Total goals: 1,603 (about 2.63 per game)
- Biggest home win: Damietta 7–0 Ghazl Port Said (29 November 2015)
- Biggest away win and highest scoring game: Sokar El Hawamdia 2–10 FC Masr (3 April 2016)
- Another high-scoring match: Al Maragha 9–3 Gharb Sohel (10 April 2016)