2015–16 Hong Kong First Division League
The 2015–16 Hong Kong First Division League is the 2nd season of Hong Kong First Division League since it became the second-tier football league in Hong Kong in 2014–15.
The league started on 6 September 2015 and ended on 15 May 2016.
Teams
Changes from last season
From First Division League
Promoted to Premier LeagueRelegated to [Hong Kong Hong Kong Second Division League|Second Division League|Second Division]
To First Division League
Relegated from Premier LeaguePromoted from Second Division
Name changes
Team review
A total of 14 teams will contest the league, including 12 sides from the 2014–15, 1 team relegated from the [2014–15 Football in Hong Kong|Hong Kong Premier League|Premier League] and 1 side promoted from the Second Division.| Club | Position in 2014–15 | Member since season | Consecutive season in league |
| Citizen | 5th | 2014–15 | 2 |
| Double Flower | 11th | 2002–03 | 14 |
| HKFC | 2nd | 2011–12 | 5 |
| Kwai Tsing | 7th | 2013–14 | 3 |
| Kwun Tong | 10th | 2013–14 | 3 |
| Lucky Mile | 6th | 2013–14 | 3 |
| Sun Source | 1st1 | 2014–15 | 2 |
| Shatin | 9th | 2010–11 | 6 |
| Sun Hei | 8th | 2014–15 | 2 |
| Tai Chung | 13th | 2011–12 | 5 |
| Tai Po | 9th in Premier League | 2015–16 | 1 |
| Wanchai | 12th | 2011–12 | 5 |
| Easyknit Property | 1st in Second Division | 2015–16 | 1 |
| Yau Tsim Mong | 4th | 2014–15 | 2 |
Remarks:
1Due to financial difficulties, Metro Gallery Sun Source refused to promote to the Premier League.