| 2015–16 season | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | Refik Halili | |||
| Head coach | Shkëlqim Muça (until 17 October 2015) Ilir Daja (from 28 October 2015) | |||
| Stadium | Qemal Stafa Stadium Selman Stërmasi Stadium | |||
| Kategoria Superiore | 5th | |||
| Albanian Cup | Quarter-finals | |||
| Top goalscorer | League:Elis Bakaj (14 goals) All:Elis Bakaj (15 goals) | |||
| Highest home attendance | 7,000 vsSkënderbeu Korçë (30 November 2015, Albanian Superliga) | |||
| Lowest home attendance | 200 vsKastrioti Krujë (4 November 2015, Albanian Cup) | |||
The2015–16 season wasKlubi i Futbollit Tirana's 77th competitive season, 77th consecutive season in theKategoria Superiore and 95th year in existence as a football club.
ThedefenderErion Hoxhallari came back to Tirana on 1 June after a long-season loan toTeuta Durrës.[1] On 5 June,Shkëlqim Muça was hired the new head coach of KF Tirana, replacingGugash Magani who resigned after some poor results at the end of the season.[2] The former Tirana player during '80s signed a three-year contract with the club.[3] One week later, Tirana andKukësi reached an agreement for the loan of Muça at Kukësi for the club'sEuropa League matches.[4] On 15 June,Kire Ristevski left the club and signed withRabotnički of Macedonia.[5]
On 26 June, Tirana completed the signing of formerAustria international defenderRonald Gërçaliu on a two-year deal.[6] On the same day, "White and Blues" signedDritan Smajli fromKukësi on a two-year contract as well.[6] On 28 June, Kavdanski signed a contract until the end of the season.[7] In the last day of the month,Renaldo Kalari signed with the cross-town rivals ofPartizani Tirana on a free transfer.[8]
On 5 July,Lika leftVllaznia Shkodër to return to Tirana after three seasons, signing a one-year deal.[9] Later on 12th, Tirana signed withOlsi Teqja on a two-year contract for an undisclosed fee.[10] During his presentation, Teqja said that the move to Tirana was "a dream come true".[11]
On 16 July,Masato Fukui signed with Tirana on a free transfer, becoming the first Japanese player to sign for an Albanian club.[12] Five days later,Debatik Curri signed withFlamurtari Vlorë as a free transfer.[13]
Mario Morina left Tirana in the first days of August in favour of Flamurtari Vlorë after not finding a mutual way with Tirana for the new contract.[14] On 8 August 2015, Tirana completed the signing ofGilberto Fortunato for an un undisclosed fee,[15] bringing back the Brazilian striker who left his mark in second part of 2013–14 season, where he became a fan favourite.[15]
On 10 August, young forwardFlorian Kadriu came to the club on trial, which he successfully passed two days later; he was rewarded with a three-year contract.[16] The next day, Gentian Muça returned from his short spell with Kukësi.[17] MidfielderErjon Vucaj inked a contract with the club for an undisclosed fee after he became a free agent and winning the trial againstFlamurtari Vlorë.[18][19] On 19 August,Alush Gavazaj was sent in a one-season loan at newly promoted side Tërbuni Pukë.[20]
Tirana started the Kategoria Superiore campaign on 23 August, defeating 2–1 the newcomers ofTërbuni Pukë with the goals ofLika andFukui.[21] On the same day,Entonio Pashaj left the club and joined Flamurtari Vlorë after refusing to be a backup.[22] On 25 August, Tirana purchasedDejan Karan from Hungarian sideKecskeméti on a one-year deal with an option of a further one.[23] Four days later, Tirana announced the signing ofElis Bakaj, who returned on the team only three months after his departure.[24] He was presented to the media on the next day.[25]
Tirana started the month withJetmir Sefa announcing his departure from the club in favour of signing withVllaznia Shkodër.[26] On 9 September,Marsel Çaka signed a long time contract with the club and was loaned toKamza for the rest of the season.[27]
In the first league match of September, Tirana didn't go more than a disappointing goalless draw at home against the newly promoted sideBylis Ballsh on 12th.[28] To begin its Albanian Cup campaign, Tirana played its first leg match againstErzeni Shijak. They were able to clinch the victory only in the last minutes of the match thanks to the goal of Florian Kadriu.[29]
Tirana endured a strong month as it was started with a 0–1 loss at the hands of rivalsPartizani Tirana,[30] which was followed by a 1–1 draw againstFlamurtari Vlorë, which got the manager Shkëlqim Muça sacked after only five months on duty.[31][32] Following that, both assistants of Muça were appointed temporarily managers of the team.[33][34]
In the first leg of Albanian Cup's second round, Tirana thrashed 5–1Kastrioti atKrujë with two goals scored by Gilberto and one each for Masato Fukui, Vucaj and Kërçiku.[35] After the match againstVllaznia Shkodër, where the duo failed to secure the win, Tirana begun negotiations with coachIlir Daja.[36] The negotiations where finally concluded and on 28 October Daja signed a contract until the end of the season.[37] He was presented to the media in the very next day.[38]
Ilir Daja debuted with a 2–1 win overKukësi at Qemal Stafa Stadium on 1 November.[39] The goal of defender Gentian Muça and an own goal fromFranc Veliu clinched the win for the capital side. This match was the last for the Brazilian strikerGilberto, who had agreed to terminate his contract by mutual consent before the match.[40]
Tirana continued a fine run with Daja as manager overwhelming 3–0Tërbuni Pukë at home. The goals were scored by Karan, Elis Bakaj and Gilman Lika. In the middle of the month, Tirana announced that its new homeSelman Stërmasi Stadium will be ready at the end of the month to host the league match againstSkënderbeu Korçë.[41] In the inaugural match, Tirana disappointed the fans by losing 2–1, with the goals scored by two former players of Tirana,Salihi andLilaj, which did not celebrate as a sign of respect. For Tirana scored Elis Bakaj via a penalty kick[42]
In December, Tirana recorded three goalless draw, respectively against Teuta Durrës, Partizani Tirana and Vllaznia Shkodër. On 23 December, in the last match of the year, Tirana recorded a 1–0 at Kukësi thanks to the header ofGentian Muça, taking the first ever win atZeqir Ymeri Stadium.[43] Tirana ended the second phase of the league in fourth place with 29 points.
They conceded only two goals during this phrase, all of them against Skënderbeu Korçë, keeping the goal intact in eight of nine matches. They ended the first part of the season as the team with the best defence, conceding 10 goals in 18 matches, less than any other team.[44] On 25 December, Kavdanski left the club by terminated his contract with the club.[45]
In January of the following year, during the winter transfer window, Tirana secured the services of the Brazilian duoHugo Almeida andAlex Willian respectively formPortuguesa andIcasa.[46] They signed both a six-month contract with an option to extend it for a year, and were presented on 13 January.[47] On the same day, the 26-years old defenderEndrit Idrizaj returned to the club after spending the last year in loan atApolonia Fier.[48]
The ethnic Albanian prodigyFlorian Kadriu was sent on loan at fellow Kategoria Superiore sideTeuta Durrës until the end of the season in order to gain more experience.[49]Stivi Frashëri terminated his contract with Tirana by mutual consensus.[50] Tirana kicked off 2016 by beating awayFlamurtari Vlorë in the first leg of quarter-final of Albanian Cup, thanks to anArgjend Malaj winner.[51] Back in Kategoria Superiore, on 30 January, Tirana won comfortably 3–1 away against Tërbuni Pukë to go up in the 3rd place, overtaking Teuta Durrës. The goals were scored by Bakaj, Muzaka and Muça.[52]
On 1 February, in the last day of winter transfer window, Tirana signedEnriko Papa fromBylis Ballsh on a free transfer.[53] He signed a one-year contract with the option of a further one.[54] On 6 February, Tirana announced via its official website that they have terminated the contract with Brazilian forwardHugo after he requeried to leave the club due to familiar reasons.[55] However, five hours later, Hugo returned to the team, and also brought his family inAlbania, saying that he never asked the club to leave and the situation that was created was a misunderstanding created by his manager, leading Hugo to terminate they cooperation.[56]
A day later, Tirana recorded an emphatic 3–0 away win overLaçi, thanks to the goals ofBakaj,Muzaka andHugo.[57] That was the first win atLaçi Stadium since 5 May 2012 where Tirana won thanks to a winner ofBekim Balaj.[58] However, during the match Bakaj and Karan were booked meaning that they would miss the following league match againstBylis Ballsh at home.[59] However, during the match Tirana was able to beat Bylis Ballsh 2–0 thanks to the goals of Muzaka and the youngsterMajkel Peci, who made hisKategoria Superiore debut. Tirana also registered the first victory at the newly renovated Selman Stërmasi Stadium.[60] In the returning leg of Albanian Cup's quarter-final at Selman Stërmasi Stadium, Tirana was surprisingly knocked out by Flamurtari Vlorë who won 2–1 to qualify in the next round with the aggregate 2–2 (away rule goals), in the match which saw the dismissal ofErion Hoxhallari andOlsi Teqja, leaving Tirana with nine players for the last ten minutes of the match.[61] On 19 February, the vice-captainGentian Muça successfully underwent surgery in his knee that would rule him out for two months.[62]
Three days later, in the next league match against the league leadersSkënderbeu Korçë, Tirana lost 0–1 in a match which was infamously marred by the "one-sided" decisions of the referee Andi Koçi, who did not give a clear penalty to Tirana'sGilman Lika while awarded an incorrect penalty to Skënderbeu's Hamdi Salihi, who scored the lone goal.[63][64] Skënderbeu's coachMirel Josa and also the team's vice captainOrges Shehi andBakary Nimaga admitted that the penalty of Tirana was correct.[65][66][67] A day later, the club's sporting directorDevi Muka came out on a press conference to condemn the arbitration of Andi Koçi, while Tirana's coachIlir Daja accused the referee for not leaving Tirana to fight for the title.[68] One the same day, Tirana filed an official document that requested the lifetime ban of referee Andi Koçi, adding also that Enea Jorgji should not judge any of Tirana matches.[69] On 26 February, Hugo Almeida left the team after terminating his contract with the club by mutual consensus.[70] In the last match of the month, Tirana earned a goalless draw at home againstTeuta Durrës, they rivals for the European spot.[71]
In the match of the March, Tirana fell 2–0 toPatizani Tirana atQemal Stafa Stadium, losing out the 3rd spot in the process.[72] The strikerElis Bakaj who made his return from injury in the 50th minute of the match was red-carded five minutes later, leaving the team with ten players, which led the Disciplinary Committee ofAFA to suspend him for five matches for his behaviour.[73] In the next match four days later, Tirana didn't go more than a goalless draw againstFlamurtari Vlorë at home, felling down to 5th place.[74]
Four days later, Tirana confirmed the bad form recently by losing the Albanian derby 3–1 toVllaznia Shkodër atReshit Rusi Stadium.[75] The team took the lead in the 5th minute though an own goal from Stefan Cicmil, but Vllaznia Shkodër bounced back and scored three times, two in the first half.[75]
Tirana tried to react and to turn page in the next match versusKukësi, but didn't go more than a 1–1 draw, despite leading in the first half with a goal fromGjergji Muzaka.[76] Tirana finished the month without winning a single match; on 22 March, the club fined the defenderDritan Smajli for breaking the rules one day before the match against Kukësi, and was not included in the team for the match.[77] Four days later, Tirana even lost the friendly versus theAlbanian First Division sideKamza.[78] In the last day of the month, Tirana liquidated €198.000 debts to its former players and employers, avoiding potential penalties that could be applied byFIFA andUEFA.[79]
Tirana commenced the month by taking a 3–0 home victory overTërbuni Pukë thanks to anElis Bakaj hat-trick, returning Tirana in the winning ways after six consecutive league matches without a win.[80] That was the second win at Selman Stëmasi Stadium and Elis Bakaj become the first player to score a hat-trick for Tirana sinceBekim Balaj on 23 October 2011. On 5 April, Tirana terminated its cooperating withAlex Willian who didn't play a single minute in the senior team in competitive matches, being reduced to play only with thereserve side.[81] Tirana then defeated Laçi at home thanks again to Elis Bakaj winner to keep the European chances alive.[82]
After that, Tirana made another false step as they didn't go more than a goalless against the penultimate side ofBylis Ballsh.[83] In the next match, Tirana suffered another defeat at the hands ofSkënderbeu Korçë, losing 1–0 at Selman Stërmasi Stadium thanks to theHamdi Salihi's later winner.[84] That was Tirana's fourth league loss against Skënderbeu Korçë in as many matches played. In the last league match for this month,Teuta Durrës held Tirana to a 0–0 draw atNiko Dovana Stadium.[85]
Tirana begun May with a 2–2 home draw againstPartizani Tirana, with the goals scored byGentian Muça and Elis Bakaj. The team was on lead until 94th minute, but Partizani levelled the scored thanks to aRealdo Fili strike.[86] For singing anti-Partizani crust with the fans, Gentian Muça was accused of public incitement of hatred, and was banned for one year from all competitions by the Disciplinary Committee ofAFA, effective immediately.[87] Also Tirana's stadium was banned for eight matches for its fans behaviour, also the Sporting DirectorDevi Muka was banned for ten matches after assaulting a Partizani Tirana member staff.[88]
On 8 May, in the next league match, Tirana lost 2–1 away toFlamurtari Vlorë,[89] leaving Tirana mathematically out of European competitions for the fourth consecutive season.[90] In the last match at home, Tirana beatVllaznia Shkodër thanks to the lone goal ofElis Bakaj, his 13th in the league.[91] On final day of the season, Tirana was defeated 2–1 away toKukësi to finish the season in the 5th position, remaining out of European competitions for the fourth consecutive year.[92] Tirana collected 53 points, 18 less the last season.[93]
| Squad No. | Name | Nationality | Position(s) | Date of Birth (Age) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | ||||||||
| 1 | Ilir Avdyli |  | GK | (1990-05-20)20 May 1990 (aged 25) | ||||
| 22 | Marsel Çaka |  | GK | (1995-03-31)31 March 1995 (aged 20) | ||||
| 31 | Edvan Bakaj | | GK | (1987-10-09)9 October 1987 (aged 27) | ||||
| Defenders | ||||||||
| 2 | Dritan Smajli | | RB | (1985-02-12)12 February 1985 (aged 30) | ||||
| 3 | Endrit Idrizaj | | LB | (1989-06-14)14 June 1989 (aged 26) | ||||
| 4 | Gentian Muça | | CB /DM | (1987-05-13)13 May 1987 (aged 28) | ||||
| 5 | Dejan Karan |  | CB | (1988-08-13)13 August 1988 (aged 26) | ||||
| 16 | Ronald Gërçaliu |  | RB / LB | (1986-02-12)12 February 1986 (aged 29) | ||||
| 21 | Olsi Teqja | | RB / LB /CB | (1988-07-27)27 July 1988 (aged 26) | ||||
| 28 | Erion Hoxhallari | | LB | (1993-02-26)26 February 1993 (aged 22) | ||||
| Midfielders | ||||||||
| 7 | Gilman Lika | | AM /LW / RW | (1987-01-13)13 January 1987 (aged 28) | ||||
| 8 | Ervin Bulku (captain) | | CM /CB | (1981-03-03)3 March 1981 (aged 34) | ||||
| 10 | Erjon Vuçaj | | CM / AM | (1990-12-25)25 December 1990 (aged 24) | ||||
| 13 | Erando Karabeci (vice-captain) | | CM / DM / AM | (1988-09-06)6 September 1988 (aged 26) | ||||
| 14 | Fjoralb Deliaj | | CM | (1997-04-04)4 April 1997 (aged 18) | ||||
| 17 | Gjergji Muzaka | | LW / RW | (1984-09-26)26 September 1984 (aged 30) | ||||
| 18 | Dorian Kërçiku | | CM /RB / LB | (1993-07-30)30 July 1993 (aged 21) | ||||
| 19 | Elis Bakaj | | AM /LW / RW /CF | (1987-06-25)25 June 1987 (aged 28) | ||||
| 20 | Enriko Papa | | AM | (1993-03-12)12 March 1993 (aged 22) | ||||
| 23 | Argjend Malaj | | CM | (1994-10-16)16 October 1994 (aged 20) | ||||
| 25 | Majkel Peci | | AM | (1996-08-29)29 August 1996 (aged 18) | ||||
| – | Anxhelo Mumajesi | | AM | (1997-03-25)25 March 1997 (aged 18) | ||||
| Forwards | ||||||||
| 9 | Grend Halili | | CF | (1998-05-24)24 May 1998 (aged 17) | ||||
| 99 | Masato Fukui |  | CF | (1988-11-14)14 November 1988 (aged 26) | ||||
| Date | Pos. | Nationality | Player | Age | Moving from | Fee | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 June 2015 | DF | | Erion Hoxhallari[a] | 19 | Teuta Durrës | N/A | [1] |
| 26 June 2015 | DF | | Ronald Gërçaliu | 29 | Rheindorf Altach | Free | [6] |
| 26 June 2015 | DF | | Dritan Smajli | 30 | Kukësi | Free | [6] |
| 28 June 2015 | DF |  | Martin Kavdanski | 28 | Marek Dupnitsa | Free | [7] |
| 5 July 2015 | MF | | Gilman Lika | 28 | Vllaznia Shkodër | Free | [9] |
| 12 July 2015 | MF | | Olsi Teqja | 26 | Laçi | Free | [10] |
| 16 July 2015 | FW | | Masato Fukui | 26 | Sutjeska Nikšić | Free | [12] |
| 8 August 2015 | FW |  | Gilberto Fortunato | 27 | Free agent | Free | [15] |
| 10 August 2015 | FW |  | Florian Kadriu | 18 | Free agent | Free | [16] |
| 11 August 2015 | DF | | Gentian Muça[b] | 28 | Kukësi | Free | [17] |
| 12 August 2015 | MF | | Erjon Vucaj | 24 | Flamurtari Vlorë | Free | [19] |
| 25 August 2015 | DF | | Dejan Karan | 27 | Kecskeméti | Free | [23] |
| 29 August 2015 | MF | | Elis Bakaj | 28 | Hapoel Ra'anana | Free | [24] |
| 13 January 2016 | FW | | Hugo Almeida | 30 | Portugesa | Free | [46] |
| 13 January 2016 | MF | | Alex Willian | 27 | Icasa | Free | [46] |
| 13 January 2016 | DF | | Endrit Idrizaj | 26 | Apolonia Fier | Free | [48] |
| 1 February 2016 | MF | | Enriko Papa | 22 | Bylis Ballsh | Free | [53] |
| Date | Pos. | Nationality | Player | Age | Moving to | Fee | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 2015 | MF | | Elis Bakaj | 27 | Hapoel Ra'anana | Free | [94] |
| 31 May 2015 | FW |  | Selemani Ndikumana | 28 | 1º de Agosto | Free | [95] |
| 31 May 2015 | MF | | Renato Hyshmeri | 26 | Bylis Ballsh | Free | [96] |
| 15 June 2015 | DF | | Kire Ristevski | 24 | Rabotnički | Free | [5] |
| 30 June 2015 | DF | | Renaldo Kalari | 31 | Partizani Tirana | Free | [8] |
| 19 July 2015 | DF | | Debatik Curri | 31 | Flamurtari Vlorë | Free | [13] |
| 20 August 2015 | FW | | Mario Morina | 22 | Flamurtari Vlorë | Free | [14] |
| 23 August 2015 | DF | | Entonio Pashaj | 30 | Flamurtari Vlorë | Free | [22] |
| 1 September 2015 | MF | | Jetmir Sefa | 28 | Vllaznia Shkodër | Free | [26] |
| 4 November 2015 | FW | | Gilberto Fortunato | 27 | PTT Rayong[c] | N/A | [40] |
| 25 December 2015 | DF | | Martin Kavdanski | 28 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv[d] | N/A | [45] |
| 12 January 2016 | GK | | Stivi Frashëri | 25 | Bylis Ballsh[e] | N/A | [50] |
| 26 February 2016 | FW | | Hugo Almeida | 30 | Itumbiara[f] | N/A | [70] |
| 5 April 2016 | MF | | Alex Willian | 28 | Cuiabá[g] | N/A | [81] |
| Start date | Pos. | Nationality | Name | To | End date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 June 2015 | DF | | Gentian Muça | Kukësi | August 2016 | [4] |
| 19 August 2015 | GK | | Alush Gavazaj | Tërbuni Pukë | 30 June 2016 | [20] |
| 9 September 2015 | GK | | Marsel Çaka | Kamza | 30 June 2016 | [27] |
| 13 January 2016 | FW | | Florian Kadriu | Teuta Durrës | 30 June 2016 | [49] |
vTirana| 23 July 2015Friendly | Mladost Carev | 1–2 | Tirana | Ohrid,Macedonia |
| 13:00CET | Iliovski 76' | Report | Fukui 46',50' |
vTirana| 29 July 2015Friendly | Shkupi | 1–2 | Tirana | Skopje,Macedonia |
| 13:00CET | Osmani 43' | Report | Sefa 5',36' | Stadium:Čair Stadium |
vKamza| 5 August 2015Friendly | Tirana | 3–1 | Kamza | Tirana,Albania |
| 14:00CET | Malaj 28' Gërçaliu 44'Lika 46' | Report | Ymeri 80' | Stadium:Skënder Halili Complex |
vKorabi Peshkopi| 12 August 2015Friendly | Tirana | 3–0 | Korabi Peshkopi | Tirana,Albania |
| 14:00CET | Lika 41' Muça 45'Kadriu 61' | Report | Stadium:Skënder Halili Complex |
vSopoti Librazhd| 11 November 2015Friendly | Tirana | 1–1 | Sopoti Librazhd | Tirana,Albania |
| 11:00CET | Muzaka 72' | Report | Kastrati 52' | Stadium:Skënder Halili Complex |
vTirana| 14 November 2015Friendly | Kastrioti Krujë | 1–3 | Tirana | Krujë,Albania |
| Djarmati 7' | Report | Lika 4' Mumajesi 52'Deliaj 62' | Stadium:Kastrioti Stadium |
vTirana| 28 December 2015Friendly | Internacional Tirana | 0–4 | Tirana | Pezë Helmës,Tirana,Albania |
| 11:00CET | Kërçiku 37' Sallaku 72'Mumajesi 78'Prendi 88' | Report | Stadium:Internacional Complex |
vErzeni| 9 January 2016Friendly | Tirana | 1–1 | Erzeni | Pezë Helmës,Tirana,Albania |
| Halili 87' | Report | Rezi 25' | Stadium:Internacional Complex |
vTirana| 14 January 2016Friendly | Apolonia Fier | 4–2 | Tirana | Fer,Albania |
| Kaja 45' Andoni 55'Broshka 73'Hasani 79' | Report | Malaj 38' Halili 57' | Stadium:Loni Papuçiu Stadium |
vKorabi Peshkopi| 17 January 2016Friendly | Tirana | 4–2 | Korabi Peshkopi | Tirana,Albania |
| El. Bakaj 16',28' Karabeci 63'Halili 83' | Report | Mziu 3',13' | Stadium:Skënder Halili Complex |
vHajvalia| 2 February 2016Friendly | Tirana | 1–1 | Hajvalia | Pezë Helmës,Tirana,Albania |
| 14:00CET | Hugo Almeida 82' | Report | Misini 88' | Stadium:Internacional Complex |
vKamza| 26 March 2016Friendly | Tirana | 0–1 | Kamza | Tirana,Albania |
| Report | Stadium:Selman Stërmasi Stadium Attendance: 10 |
vTirana U19| 3 April 2016Friendly | Tirana | 4–2 | Tirana U19 | Tirana,Albania |
| Report | Stadium:Selman Stërmasi Stadium |
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Kukësi | 36 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 41 | 25 | +16 | 63[a] | Qualification for theEuropa League first qualifying round[b] |
| 4 | Teuta | 36 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 43 | 28 | +15 | 63[a] | |
| 5 | Tirana | 36 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 37 | 25 | +12 | 53 | |
| 6 | Vllaznia | 36 | 11 | 6 | 19 | 36 | 42 | −6 | 39 | |
| 7 | Laçi | 36 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 30 | 48 | −18 | 36 |
| Overall | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
| 36 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 37 | 25 | +12 | 53 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 18 | 8 | +10 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 19 | 17 | +2 |
Last updated: 19 May 2016.
Source:Competitive matches
| Round | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 |
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| Ground | A | A | H | A | H | A | H | A | H | H | H | A | H | A | H | A | H | A | A | A | H | A | H | A | H | A | H | H | H | A | H | A | H | A | H | A |
| Result | W | D | D | L | W | L | D | D | W | W | D | W | L | D | D | W | D | W | W | W | W | L | D | L | D | L | D | W | W | D | L | D | D | L | W | L |
| Position | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 24 August 20151 | Tërbuni Pukë | 1–2 | Tirana | Pukë |
| 17:00CET | Danaj 1'Malindi 22' | Report | Lika 40' Gilberto 47'Fukui 68'Karabeci 79' | Stadium:Ismail Xhemali Stadium Attendance: 1,200 Referee: Bardhyl Pashaj |
| 29 August 20152 | Laçi | 1–1 | Tirana | Krujë |
| 17:00CET | Doku 21' Adeniyi 28'Veliaj  76' | Report | Gërçaliu 31' Teqja 63'Kërçiku 75'Muça 90'Karabeci 90+2'Frashëri 90+3'Fukui 90+3' | Stadium:Kastrioti Stadium Attendance: 1,000 Referee: Andi Koçi |
| 12 September 20153 | Tirana | 0–0 | Bylis Ballsh | Tirana |
| 18:00CET | Report | Peposhi 78' Simić 90' | Stadium:Qemal Stafa Stadium Attendance: 3,000 Referee: Remzi Sadiku |
| 21 September 20154 | Skënderbeu Korçë | 2–1 | Tirana | Korçë |
| 19:00CET | Berisha 25' 90+3' Olayinka 75'Progni 85' | Report | Fukui 3' Gërçaliu 12'Bakaj 24'Smajlaj 43'Karabeci 12' | Stadium:Skënderbeu Stadium Attendance: 3,700 Referee: Andi Koçi |
| 26 September 20155 | Tirana | 2–0 | Teuta Durrës | Tirana |
| 18:00CET | Muça 3' Karan 28' 43' | Report | Hoxha 22' Mihani 90+1' | Stadium:Qemal Stafa Stadium Attendance: 2,100 Referee: Kridens Meta |
| 3 October 20156 | Partizani Tirana | 1–0 | Tirana | Tirana |
| 20:45CET | Trashi 13' Sukaj 51'Račić 84'Ibrahimi 88' | Report | Teqja 77' Karan 84'Bakaj 88'Gilberto 88' | Stadium:Qemal Stafa Stadium Attendance: 10,031 Referee: Kridens Meta |
| 17 October 20157 | Tirana | 1–1 | Flamurtari Vlorë | Tirana |
| 16:00CET | Vucaj 2' Bakaj 55'Hoxhallari 77' | Report | Zeqiri 32' Tskhadadze 77'Popkhadze 84' | Stadium:Qemal Stafa Stadium Attendance: 2,100 Referee: Enea Jorgji |
| 25 October 20158 | Vllaznia Shkodër | 1–1 | Tirana | Pukë[nb 1] |
| 13:00CET | Krymi 18' Cicmil 39'Arbëri 82'Sosa 88' | Report | Kërçiku 29' Karabeci 33'Smajli 40' | Stadium:Ismail Xhemali Stadium Attendance: 800 Referee: Remzi Sadiku |
| 1 November 20159 | Tirana | 2–1 | Kukësi | Tirana |
| 14:00CET | Muça 8' Velu 38' (o.g.)Hoxhallari 57'Ed. Bakaj 90+2' | Report | Erick Flores 52' Shameti 86'Dhima 88'Mici 90+1' | Stadium:Qemal Stafa Stadium Attendance: 2,500 Referee: Enea Jorgji |
| 7 November 201510 | Tirana | 3–0 | Tërbuni Pukë | Tirana |
| 14:00CET | Karan 8' El. Bakaj 48' 58'Lika 67' | Report | Karapici 87' | Stadium:Qemal Stafa Stadium Attendance: 2,000 Referee: Kreshnik Cjapi |
| 18 November 201511 | Tirana | 0–0 | Laçi | Tirana |
| 17:00CET | Karan 22' Malaj 65'Hoxhallari 74'Fukui 90+2' | Report | Sefgjinaj 22' Kruja 45'Meto 47'Nimani 85'Vujadinović 90+1' | Stadium:Qemal Stafa Stadium Attendance: 2,000 Referee: Kridens Meta |
| 21 November 201512 | Bylis Ballsh | 0–1 | Tirana | Ballsh |
| 14:00CET | Gava 45' Simić 64'Basriu 84' | Report | El. Bakaj 45+2' 84' Vuçaj 15'Kavdanski 30'Kërçiku 82'Muzaka 90+4' | Stadium:Adush Muça Stadium Attendance: 800 Referee: Eldorjan Hamiti |
| 29 November 201513 | Tirana | 1–2 | Skënderbeu Korçë | Tirana |
| 14:00CET | El. Bakaj 76' (pen.) Karabeci 77'Teqja 79'Lika 89' | Report | Salihi 4' Vangjeli 66'Lilaj 71' | Stadium:Selman Stërmasi Stadium Attendance: 7,000 Referee: Enea Jorgji |
| 5 December 201514 | Teuta Durrës | 0–0 | Tirana | Durrës |
| 17:00CET | Hoxha 4'  90+3'Hodo 47'Kotobelli 73'Magani 80'Shkalla 83' | Report | Kavdanski 53' Lika 73'Karan 80' | Stadium:Niko Dovana Stadium Attendance: 1,500 Referee: Emirjon Sino |
| 7 December 201515 | Tirana | 0–0 | Partizani Tirana | Tirana |
| 14:00CET | Hoxhallari 38' | Report | Kalari 16' Vrapi 90+3' | Stadium:Selman Stërmasi Stadium Attendance: 6,531 Referee: Lorenc Jemini |
| 13 December 201516 | Flamurtari Vlorë | 0–2 | Tirana | Vlorë |
| 14:00CET | Zeqaj 39' Maxhuni 40' | Report | Hoxhallari 41' El. Bakaj 22',44' | Stadium:Flamurtari Stadium Attendance: 200 Referee: Kreshnik Cjapi |
| 19 December 201517 | Tirana | 0–0 | Vllaznia Shkodër | Tirana |
| 13:00CET | Kërçiku 43' Hoxhallari 52' | Report | Dragojević 82' | Stadium:Selman Stërmasi Stadium Attendance: 1,500 Referee: Emirjon Sino |
| 23 December 201518 | Kukësi | 0–1 | Tirana | Kukës |
| 14:00CET | Musolli 46' Nika 89' | Report | Muça 30' | Stadium:Zeqir Ymeri Stadium Attendance: 1,000 Referee: Bardhyl Pashaj |
| 30 January 201619 | Tërbuni Pukë | 1–3 | Tirana | Pukë |
| 14:00CET | Marku 59' Çema 73'Beci 79' | Report | El. Bakaj 10' Karan 33'Muzaka 75'Muça 83' | Stadium:Ismail Xhemali Stadium Attendance: 300 Referee: Kreshnik Cjapi |
| 7 February 201620 | Laçi | 0–3 | Tirana | Laç |
| 13:00CET | Report | Smajli 39' El. Bakaj 57' 65'Muzaka 71'Hugo 80'Karan 89' | Stadium:Laçi Stadium Attendance: 1,031 Referee: Lorenc Jemini |
| 13 February 201621 | Tirana | 2–0 | Bylis Ballsh | Tirana |
| 13:10CET | Papa 68' Muzaka 74' (pen.)Smajli 87'Peci 89' | Report | Gava 12' Hoxhaj 60' | Stadium:Selman Stërmasi Stadium Attendance: 1,200 Referee: Andi Koçi |
| 22 February 201622 | Skënderbeu Korçë | 2–1 | Tirana | Korçë |
| 18:00CET | Vangjeli 38' Progni 58'Salihi 77' (pen.)Arapi 87' | Report | Kërçiku 49' Gërçaliu 52' | Stadium:Skënderbeu Stadium Attendance: 3,850 Referee: Andi Koçi |
| 27 February 201623 | Tirana | 0–0 | Teuta Durrës | Tirana |
| 13:30CET | Report | Kotobelli 20' Lamçja 89'Shkalla 90' | Stadium:Selman Stërmasi Stadium Attendance: 2,000 Referee: Remzi Sadiku |
| 5 March 201624 | Partizani Tirana | 2–0 | Tirana | Tirana |
| 18:00CET | Sukaj 6' Fejzullahu 12'Kalari 62' | Report | El. Bakaj 55' 55' Teqja 60'Smajli 65' | Stadium:Qemal Stafa Stadium Attendance: 8,531 Referee: Lorenc Jemini |
| 9 March 201625 | Tirana | 0–0 | Flamurtari Vlorë | Tirana |
| 14:00CET | Karan 39' Hoxhallari 52'Karabeci 90' | Report | Nicolini 35' Marku 70'Telushi 80' | Stadium:Selman Stërmasi Stadium Attendance: 410 Referee: Bardhyl Pashaj |
| 13 March 201626 | Vllaznia Shkodër | 3–1 | Tirana | Shkodër |
| 13:00CET | Cicmil 11' Shtubina 21' 22'Pjeshka 70'Kalaja 75' | Report | Cicmil 5' (o.g.) Lika 12' | Stadium:Reshit Rusi Stadium Attendance: 1,000 Referee: Adrian Beqiri |
| 20 March 201627 | Tirana | 1–1 | Kukësi | Tirana |
| 17:00CET | Muzaka 20' Peçi 23'Kërçiku 37' | Report | Erick Flores 53' Nika 68' | Stadium:Selman Stërmasi Stadium Attendance: 500 Referee: Olsi Sokoli |
| 3 April 201628 | Tirana | 3–0 | Tërbuni Pukë | Tirana |
| 19:00CET | El. Bakaj 22',79',87' Karabeci 89' | Report | Tasić 53' Borshi 73' | Stadium:Selman Stërmasi Stadium Attendance: 100 Referee: Emirjon Sino |
| 10 April 201629 | Tirana | 1–0 | Laçi | Tirana |
| 19:00CET | El. Bakaj 9' Smajli 53'Malaj 71' | Report | Buljan 31' Malindi 58' | Stadium:Selman Stërmasi Stadium Attendance: 400 Referee: Kreshnik Cjapi |
| 16 April 201630 | Bylis Ballsh | 0–0 | Tirana | Ballsh |
| 16:00CET | Peposhi 6' Alla 48'Varea 54'Tairi 78' | Report | Hoxhallari 59' E. Bakaj 78'Teqja 90+4' | Stadium:Adush Muça Stadium Referee: Kridens Meta |
| 25 April 201631 | Tirana | 0–1 | Skënderbeu Korçë | Tirana |
| 19:30CET[nb 2] | El. Bakaj 43' Hoxhallari 70' | Report | Vangjeli 56' Progni 74'Hoxhallari 83' (o.g.) | Stadium:Selman Stërmasi Stadium Attendance: 500 Referee: Bardhyl Pashaj |
| 29 April 201632 | Teuta Durrës | 0–0 | Tirana | Durrës |
| 19:00CET | Hila 72' Lukić 83' | Report | Malaj 41' Kërçiku 95' | Stadium:Niko Dovana Stadium Attendance: 1,200 Referee: Enea Jorgji |
| 4 May 201633 | Tirana | 2–2 | Partizani Tirana | Tirana |
| 18:30CET | Muça 28' 56' Ed. Bakaj 38'El. Bakaj 47' 72' | Report | Sukaj 21' 90+3' Atanda 25'Batha 48'Filipe 65'Fili 81' 90+5' | Stadium:Selman Stërmasi Stadium Attendance: 5,761 Referee: Lorenc Jemini |
| 8 May 201634 | Flamurtari Vlorë | 2–1 | Tirana | Vlorë |
| 19:00CET | Telushi 45' Danilo Alves 68' 68' | Report | Papa 79' Hoxhallari 89' | Stadium:Flamurtari Stadium Attendance: 1,500 Referee: Remzi Sadiku |
| 14 May 201635 | Tirana | 1–0 | Vllaznia Shkodër | Tirana |
| 17:30CET | El. Bakaj 51' Kërçiku 69' | Report | Pjeshka 19' | Stadium:Selman Stërmasi Stadium Attendance: 20 Referee: Eldorjan Hamiti |
| 18 May 201636 | Kukësi | 2–1 | Tirana | Kukës |
| 17:00CET | Jean Carioca 19' Emini 65',82'Mici 77'Memini 79' | Report | Deliaj 16' El. Bakaj 40' 83'Vucaj 76' 78' | Stadium:Zeqir Ymeri Stadium Attendance: 800 Referee: Kridens Meta |
| 16 September 2015First leg | Erzeni Shijak | 0–1 | Tirana | Tirana[nb 3] |
| 15:00CET | Report | Kadriu 82' | Stadium:Skënder Halili Complex Attendance: 300 Referee: Altin Stefi |
| 29 September 2015Second leg | Tirana | 2–0 (3–0agg.) | Erzeni Shijak | Tirana |
| 14:30CET | Teqja 6' Bakaj 64' | Report | Stadium:Skënder Halili Complex Attendance: 300 Referee: Skerdi Greca |
| 21 October 2015First leg | Kastrioti Krujë | 1–5 | Tirana | Krujë |
| 14:30CET | Raboshta 37' (pen.) | Report | Kërçiku 6' Fukui 14'Vucaj 31'Gilberto 47',86' | Stadium:Kastrioti Stadium Attendance: 0[nb 4] Referee: Eldorjan Hamiti |
| 4 November 2015Second leg | Tirana | 2–1 (7–2agg.) | Kastrioti Krujë | Tirana |
| 14:00CET | Lika 11' Halili 55' (pen.) | Report | Lekaj 79' | Stadium:Skënder Halili Complex Attendance: 200 Referee: Olsion Yzeiraj |
| 24 January 2016First leg | Flamurtari Vlorë | 0–1 | Tirana | Vlorë |
| 17:00CET | Report | Malaj 87' | Stadium:Flamurtari Stadium |
| 17 February 2016First leg | Tirana | 1–2 (2–2agg.) | Flamurtari Vlorë | Tirana |
| 13:30CET | Fukui 47' Hoxhallari 71' 76'Teqja 61' 81' | Report | Telushi 16' Pashaj 24'Lushtaku 67'Idrizi 87'Greca 88'Lacoste 90+3' | Stadium:Selman Stërmasi Stadium Attendance: 1,000 Referee: Laver Alla |
| League | Cup | Total Stats | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Games played | 36 | 6 | 42 |
| Games won | 13 | 5 | 18 |
| Games drawn | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Games lost | 9 | 1 | 10 |
| Goals scored | 37 | 12 | 49 |
| Goals conceded | 25 | 4 | 29 |
| Goal difference | 12 | 8 | 20 |
| Clean sheets | 19 | 3 | 21 |
Last updated: 19 May 2016
Source:Soccerway
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Name | Kategoria Superiore | Albanian Cup | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | FW | | Elis Bakaj | 14 | 1 | 15 |
| 4 | DF | | Gentian Muça | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 17 | MF | | Gjergji Muzaka | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 99 | FW | | Masato Fukui | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 7 | MF | | Gilman Lika | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | DF | | Dejan Karan | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 10 | MF | | Erjon Vucaj | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 14 | FW | | Gilberto Fortunato | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| # | Own goals | 2 | 0 | 2 | ||
| 2 | DF | | Dritan Smajli | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | MF | | Enriko Papa | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 9 | FW | | Grend Halili | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 13 | MF | | Erando Karabeci | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 14 | FW | | Hugo Almeida | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 18 | DF | | Dorian Kërçiku | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | MF | | Olsi Teqja | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | MF | | Argjend Malaj | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | FW | | Florian Kadriu | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 25 | MF | | Majkel Peci | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| TOTAL | 37 | 12 | 49 | |||
Last updated: 19 May 2016
The list is sorted by shirt number when total appearances are equal.
| Rnk | No. | Player | Kategoria Superiore | Albanian Cup | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | Edvan Bakaj | 17 | 3 | 20 |
| 2 | 1 | Stivi Frashëri | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 3 | 12 | Marsel Çaka | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TOTALS | 19 | 3 | 22 | ||
Last updated: 19 May 2016.
Source:Soccerway
