The 2015–16 Gamma Ethniki was the 33rd season since the official establishment of the third tier of Greek football in 1983. It started on 27 September 2015 and ended on 8 May 2016.
| Season | 2015–16 |
|---|---|
← 2014–15 2016–17 → | |
64 teams were separated into four groups, according to geographical criteria.
Zakynthiakos and Paniliakos withdrew from the league before the group draw.
Group 1
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Location of teams in Group 1 of 2015–16 Gamma Ethniki
| Team | Location | Last season |
|---|---|---|
| Nestos Chrysoupoli | Chrysoupoli | EPS Kavala champion, promotion play-off Group 1 winner |
| Apollon Kalamarias | Kalamaria | FL North, 11th |
| Vyzantio Kokkinochoma | Kokkinochoma | Group 1, 9th |
| Kavala | Kavala | Group 1, 3rd |
| Ethnikos Neo Agioneri | Neo Agioneri | Group 1, 6th |
| Evros Soufli | Soufli | Group 1, 11th |
| Ethnikos Alexandroupoli | Alexandroupoli | Group 1, 10th |
| APE Langadas | Langadas | EPS Macedonia champion, promotion play-off Group 2 winner |
| Kampaniakos | Chalastra | Group 1, 5th |
| Aris | Thessaloniki | Group 1, 2nd |
| Iraklis Ambelokipi | Ampelokipi | Group 1, 7th |
| Apollon Krya Vrysi | Krya Vrysi | EPS Pella champion, promotion play-off Group 3 winner |
| Eordaikos | Ptolemaida | EPS Kozani champion, promotion play-off Group 4 winner |
| Doxa Drama | Drama | Group 1, 4th |
| Thyella Filotas | Filotas | Group 1, 8th |
| Kozani | Kozani | Group 2, 10th |
Standings
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| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aris (C, P) | 32 | 28 | 3 | 1 | 76 | 17 | +59 | 87 | Promotion to Football League |
| 2 | Nestos Chrysoupoli | 32 | 21 | 3 | 8 | 66 | 35 | +31 | 66 | |
| 3 | Doxa Dramas | 32 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 47 | 24 | +23 | 63 | |
| 4 | Kavala | 32 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 53 | 24 | +29 | 58 | |
| 5 | Apollon Kalamarias | 32 | 16 | 5 | 11 | 46 | 29 | +17 | 53 | |
| 6 | APE Langadas | 32 | 15 | 8 | 9 | 50 | 34 | +16 | 53 | |
| 7 | Ethnikos Neo Agioneri | 32 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 34 | 24 | +10 | 50 | |
| 8 | Kampaniakos | 32 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 45 | 31 | +14 | 47 | |
| 9 | Eordaikos | 32 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 35 | 35 | 0 | 46 | |
| 10 | Kozani (R) | 32 | 13 | 5 | 14 | 41 | 49 | −8 | 44 | Relegation to FCA championships |
| 11 | Vyzantio Kokkinochoma (R) | 32 | 11 | 4 | 17 | 46 | 50 | −4 | 37 | |
| 12 | Thyella Filotas (R) | 32 | 10 | 5 | 17 | 32 | 38 | −6 | 35 | |
| 13 | Apollon Krya Vrysi (R) | 32 | 9 | 7 | 16 | 27 | 43 | −16 | 34 | |
| 14 | Iraklis Ambelokipi (R) | 32 | 8 | 4 | 20 | 32 | 57 | −25 | 28 | |
| 15 | Ethnikos Alexandroupoli (R) | 32 | 6 | 9 | 17 | 20 | 45 | −25 | 25[a] | |
| 16 | Evros Soufli (R) | 32 | 5 | 7 | 20 | 32 | 86 | −54 | 22 | |
| 17 | Serres F.C. (R) | 32 | 2 | 5 | 25 | 10 | 71 | −61 | 5[b] |
Source: Hellenic Football Federation (in Greek)
Rules for classification: 1st points; 2nd head-to-head points; 3rd head-to-head goal difference
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1st points; 2nd head-to-head points; 3rd head-to-head goal difference
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
- ^ Ethnikos Alexandroupoli deducted two points for this season and also two points for the 2016–17 season by Hellenic Football Federation.
- ^ Serres F.C. withdrew from the league on 1 January 2016. They were deducted six points for this season and also six points for the 2016–17 season by Hellenic Football Federation.
Group 2
editTeams
edit Location of teams in Group 2 of 2015–16 Gamma Ethniki
| Team | Location | Last season |
|---|---|---|
| Pydna Kitros | Kitros | EPS Pierias champion, promotion play-off Group 6 winner |
| Pierikos | Katerini | FL North, 8th & North Group Relegation Play-offs, 6th |
| Oikonomos | Tsaritsani | Group 2, 8th |
| Dotieas Agia | Agia | Group 2, 11th |
| Ethnikos Filippiada | Filippiada | Group 2, 9th |
| Aiginiakos | Aiginio | FL North, 7th & North Group Relegation Play-offs, 5th |
| Thesprotos | Igoumenitsa | Group 2, 5th |
| A.E. Karaiskakis | Arta | Group 2, 2nd |
| Acheron Kanallaki | Kanallaki | EPS Preveza-Lefkada champion, promotion play-off Group 8 winner |
| A.E. Farkadona | Farkadona | EPS Trikala champion, promotion play-off Group 5 winner |
| Achilleas Neokaisareia | Neokaisareia | Group 2, 3rd |
| Niki Volos | Nea Ionia Volos | SL, 17th (they were actually relegated to Football League, but they voluntarily relegated one more category lower, to Third Division) |
| Rigas Feraios | Velestino | Group 2, 7th |
| Pyrasos | Nea Anchialos | Group 2, 6th |
| Tyrnavos | Tyrnavos | FL North, 10th & North Group Relegation Play-offs, 4th |
| Opountios | Martino | Group 2, 4th |
Standings
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| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aiginiakos (C, P) | 32 | 25 | 3 | 4 | 74 | 20 | +54 | 78 | Promotion to Football League |
| 2 | A.E. Karaiskakis | 32 | 20 | 9 | 3 | 52 | 24 | +28 | 69 | |
| 3 | Niki Volos | 32 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 47 | 22 | +25 | 64 | |
| 4 | Pydna Kitros | 32 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 50 | 22 | +28 | 62 | |
| 5 | Thesprotos | 32 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 43 | 29 | +14 | 52 | |
| 6 | Rigas Feraios | 32 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 43 | 28 | +15 | 51 | |
| 7 | Pierikos | 32 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 35 | 24 | +11 | 48[a] | |
| 8 | Achilleas Neokaisareia | 32 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 46 | 49 | −3 | 48 | |
| 9 | Ethnikos Filippiada | 32 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 23 | 25 | −2 | 40 | |
| 10 | Pyrasos (R) | 32 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 32 | 38 | −6 | 39 | Relegation to FCA championships |
| 11 | Oikonomos (R) | 32 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 32 | 47 | −15 | 39 | |
| 12 | Dotieas Agia (R) | 32 | 9 | 7 | 16 | 24 | 37 | −13 | 34 | |
| 13 | Tyrnavos (R) | 32 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 25 | 30 | −5 | 33 | |
| 14 | Acheron Kanallaki (R) | 32 | 8 | 7 | 17 | 21 | 33 | −12 | 31 | |
| 15 | Opountios (R) | 32 | 5 | 12 | 15 | 23 | 36 | −13 | 27 | |
| 16 | A.E. Farkadona (R) | 32 | 5 | 4 | 23 | 29 | 64 | −35 | 13[b] | |
| 17 | Fokikos (R) | 32 | 0 | 5 | 27 | 9 | 80 | −71 | −1[c] |
Source: Source
Rules for classification: 1st points; 2nd head-to-head points; 3rd head-to-head goal difference
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1st points; 2nd head-to-head points; 3rd head-to-head goal difference
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
- ^ Pierikos were deducted six points for this season by Football League.
- ^ A.E. Farkadona were deducted six points for this season by Hellenic Football Federation.
- ^ Fokikos withdrew from the league on 1 January 2016. They were deducted six points for this season and also six points for the 2016–17 season by Hellenic Football Federation.
Group 3
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edit Location of teams in Group 3 of 2015–16 Gamma Ethniki
| Team | Location | Last season |
|---|---|---|
| Kanaris Nenita | Nenita | EPS Chios champion, promotion play-off Group 10 winner |
| Kalamata | Kalamata | Group 3, 7th |
| Panargiakos | Argos | Group 3, 2nd |
| Chalkida | Chalkida | EPS Evia champion, promotion play-off Group 7 winner |
| PAO Varda | Varda | Group 3, 10th |
| Doxa Nea Manolada | Nea Manolada | Group 3, 5th |
| Panarkadikos | Tripoli | Group 3, 6th |
| Sparti | Sparta | EPS Laconia champion, promotion play-off Group 13 winner |
| Vyzas | Megara | Group 3, 9th |
| Levante | Agioi Pantes, Galaro | EPS Zakynthos champion, promotion play-off Group 12 winner |
| Enosi Ermionida | Kranidi | FL South, 5th & North Group Relegation Play-offs, 4th |
| A.O.Loutraki | Loutraki | Group 3, 8th |
| Aiolikos | Mytilene | Group 3, 3rd |
Standings
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| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sparti (C, P) | 26 | 18 | 5 | 3 | 43 | 16 | +27 | 59 | Promotion to Football League |
| 2 | Panargiakos | 26 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 45 | 23 | +22 | 51 | |
| 3 | Panarkadikos | 26 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 38 | 17 | +21 | 51 | |
| 4 | Aiolikos | 26 | 14 | 5 | 7 | 55 | 24 | +31 | 47 | |
| 5 | PAO Varda | 26 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 39 | 27 | +12 | 44 | |
| 6 | A.O.Loutraki | 26 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 35 | 24 | +11 | 41 | |
| 7 | Doxa Nea Manolada | 26 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 34 | 30 | +4 | 40 | |
| 8 | Enosi Ermionida | 26 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 33 | 28 | +5 | 38 | |
| 9 | Chalkida | 26 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 29 | 16 | +13 | 37 | |
| 10 | Kalamata (R) | 26 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 27 | 31 | −4 | 31 | Relegation to FCA championships |
| 11 | Vyzas (R) | 26 | 9 | 3 | 14 | 25 | 47 | −22 | 30 | |
| 12 | Levante (R) | 26 | 5 | 2 | 19 | 22 | 62 | −40 | 17 | |
| 13 | Kanaris Nenita (R) | 26 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 17 | 48 | −31 | 16 | |
| 14 | Iraklis Psachna (R) | 26 | 3 | 1 | 22 | 7 | 56 | −49 | 4[a] |
Source: Hellenic Football Federation (in Greek)
Rules for classification: 1st points; 2nd head-to-head points; 3rd head-to-head goal difference
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1st points; 2nd head-to-head points; 3rd head-to-head goal difference
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
- ^ Iraklis Psachna withdrew from the league on 19 February 2016. They were deducted six points for this season and also six points for the 2016–17 season by Hellenic Football Federation.
Group 4
editTeams
edit Location of teams in Group 4 of 2015–16 Gamma Ethniki
| Team | Location | Last season |
|---|---|---|
| A.E. Irakleio | Irakleio | EPS Athens champion, promotion play-off Group 9 winner |
| Fostiras | Tavros | FL South, 12th |
| P.A.O. Krousonas | Krousonas | Group 4, 9th |
| Ermis Zoniana | Zoniana | EPS Rethymno champion, promotion play-off Group 14 winner |
| AO Trachones Alimos | Alimos | FL South, 11th |
| OFI | Heraklion | SL, 16th (they were actually relegated to Football League, but they voluntarily relegated one more category lower, to Third Division) |
| Glyfada | Glyfada | Group 4, 6th |
| Ilisiakos | Zografou | Group 4, 10th |
| A.E. Kifisia | Kifisia | Group 4, 2nd |
| Triglia Rafina | Rafina | Group 4, 8th |
| Asteras Vari | Vari | Group 4, 5th |
| Atromitos Piraeus | Piraeus (Kaminia neighborhood) | Group 4, 4th |
| Ethnikos Piraeus | Piraeus | Group 4, 7th |
| Ionikos | Nikaia | Group 4, 3rd |
| Episkopi | Rethimno | FL South, 9th & North Group Relegation Play-offs, 6th |
| Ialysos Rodos | Ialysos | EPS Dodecanese champion, promotion play-off Group 11 winner |
Standings
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| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OFI (C, P) | 30 | 21 | 5 | 4 | 53 | 11 | +42 | 68 | Promotion to Football League |
| 2 | Fostiras | 30 | 19 | 6 | 5 | 43 | 22 | +21 | 63 | |
| 3 | Triglia Rafina | 30 | 16 | 9 | 5 | 44 | 25 | +19 | 57 | |
| 4 | Ethnikos Piraeus | 30 | 17 | 5 | 8 | 44 | 29 | +15 | 56 | |
| 5 | Ialysos Rodos | 30 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 41 | 31 | +10 | 55 | |
| 6 | Ermis Zoniana | 30 | 15 | 5 | 10 | 45 | 37 | +8 | 50 | |
| 7 | Ionikos | 30 | 14 | 7 | 9 | 37 | 23 | +14 | 49 | |
| 8 | Ilisiakos | 30 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 37 | 28 | +9 | 46 | |
| 9 | A.E. Kifisia | 30 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 38 | 32 | +6 | 46 | |
| 10 | Asteras Vari (R) | 30 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 33 | 30 | +3 | 41 | Relegation to FCA championships |
| 11 | P.A.O. Krousonas (R) | 30 | 9 | 5 | 16 | 28 | 43 | −15 | 32 | |
| 12 | Atromitos Piraeus (R) | 30 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 26 | 42 | −16 | 32 | |
| 13 | Episkopi (R) | 30 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 29 | 31 | −2 | 29 | |
| 14 | A.E. Irakleio (R) | 30 | 7 | 5 | 18 | 41 | 55 | −14 | 26 | |
| 15 | Glyfada (R) | 30 | 3 | 4 | 23 | 19 | 55 | −36 | 10[a] | |
| 16 | AO Trachones Alimos (R) | 30 | 2 | 3 | 25 | 16 | 66 | −50 | 9 |
Source: Source
Rules for classification: 1st points; 2nd head-to-head points; 3rd head-to-head goal difference
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1st points; 2nd head-to-head points; 3rd head-to-head goal difference
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
- ^ Glyfada was deducted three points for this season by Hellenic Football Federation.