2015–16 Liga Premier de Ascenso season
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The 2015–16 Liga Premier de Ascenso season was split in two tournaments Apertura and Clausura. Liga Premier was the third-tier football league of Mexico. The season was played between 14 August 2015 and 15 May 2016.
Season2015–16
Dates14 August 2015 – 15 May 2016
ChampionsApertura:
Potros UAEM
Clausura
Tampico Madero
Potros UAEM
Clausura
Tampico Madero
RelegatedPetroleros de Veracruz
| Season | 2015–16 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 14 August 2015 – 15 May 2016 |
| Champions | Apertura: Potros UAEM Clausura Tampico Madero |
| Relegated | Petroleros de Veracruz |
| Top goalscorer | Apertura: Dante Osorio (12 goals) Clausura Luis Eduardo Rodríguez (18 goals) |
| Biggest home win | Apertura: Cruz Azul Premier 8–1 Petroleros (3 October 2015) Clausura Cimarrones "B" 8–0 Dorados Premier (6 February 2016) |
| Biggest away win | Apertura: Real Cuautitlán 0–6 Tepatitlán (21 November 2015) Clausura Cruz Azul Premier 3–8 Tlaxcala (9 April 2016) |
| Highest scoring | Apertura: Tlaxcala (39 points) Clausura Cruz Azul Hidalgo Tlaxcala (34 points) |
← 2014–15 2016–17 →
Stats are from the regular season only | |
Torneo Apertura
Changes from the previous season
46 teams participated in this tournament.
- By arrangement of the FMF, the 18 teams of Liga MX created a reserve team to participate in the Liga Premier de Ascenso.[1]
- Estudiantes Tecos was relocated to Zacatecas City and renamed Mineros de Zacatecas "B".[2]
- Internacional de Acapulco moved to State of Mexico and was renamed Atlético Estado de México.[3]
- Teca UTN renamed as Chapulineros de Oaxaca after being acquired by new owners who moved the team to Oaxaca City.[4]
- Irapuato returned to the Liga Premier de Ascenso,[5] after one year in Ascenso MX, because his franchise was acquired by Murciélagos F.C.
- Murciélagos F.C. started to playing in Ascenso MX, for that reason, Murcielágos Liga Premier team become a reserve team called Murciélagos F.C. B.
- Cachorros UdeG rejoined in the tournament.
- Petroleros de Veracruz,[6] C.D. Tepatitlán de Morelos[7] and Athletic Club Morelos,[8] joined the league as expansion teams.
- Atlético Coatzacoalcos, Atlético Chiapas and Toros Neza[9] had dissolved.
- Loros UdeC played this season on Liga Premier, waiting to meet the requirements to compete in the Ascenso MX, after winning the 2014–15 season.[10]
- Mineros de Fresnillo F.C., champion of the Liga de Nuevos Talentos, remains in that category to not meet the requirements to promote.[11]
- C.D. Uruapan, champion of the Tercera División, played in the Liga de Nuevos Talentos, by not meeting the requirements for Liga Premier.[12]
Group 1
UACJ
Location of teams in the 2015–16 LPA Group 1
| Club | City | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alacranes de Durango | Durango City, Durango | Francisco Zarco | 18,000 |
| Cimarrones "B" | Hermosillo, Sonora | Héctor Espino | 15,000 |
| Coras "B" | Tepic, Nayarit | Olímpico Santa Teresita | 4,000 |
| Dorados Premier | Culiacán, Sinaloa | Banorte | 20,108 |
| Dorados Fuerza UACH | Chihuahua City, Chihuahua | Olímpico Universitario José Reyes Baeza | 22,000 |
| Indios UACJ | Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua | Olímpico Benito Juárez | 19,703 |
| Monterrey Premier | Santiago, Nuevo León | El Barrial | 570 |
| Murciélagos "B" | Guamúchil, Sinaloa | Coloso del Dique | 5,000 |
| Reynosa | Reynosa, Tamaulipas | Unidad Deportiva Solidaridad | 20,000 |
| Santos Laguna Premier | Torreón, Coahuila | TSM External Field 5 | 1,000 |
| Santos de Soledad | Soledad de Graciano Sánchez, San Luis Potosí | Unidad Deportiva 21 de Marzo | 8,000 |
| Tigres Premier | General Zuazua, Nuevo León | Instalaciones de Zuazua | 800 |
| Tijuana Premier | Tijuana, Baja California | Caliente | 27,333 |
| Tuzos UAZ | Zacatecas City, Zacatecas | Francisco Villa | 14,000 |
| Zacatecas "B" | Zacatecas City, Zacatecas | Francisco Villa | 14,000 |
Group 2
Location of teams in the 2015–16 LPA Group 2
| Club | City | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas Premier | Zapopan, Jalisco | Alfredo "Pistache" Torres | 3,000 |
| Atlético Estado de México | Cuautitlán Izcalli, State of Mexico | Hugo Sánchez Márquez | 3,500 |
| Cachorros UdeG | Zapopan, Jalisco | Club La Primavera / Jalisco | 3,000 / 55,020 |
| Cruz Azul Hidalgo | Jasso, Hidalgo | 10 de Diciembre | 7,761 |
| Guadalajara Premier | Zapopan, Jalisco | Verde Valle | 800 |
| Irapuato | Irapuato, Guanajuato | Sergio León Chávez | 25,000 |
| León Premier | León, Guanajuato | Casa Club León | 1,000 |
| Loros UdeC | Colima City, Colima | Estadio Olímpico Universitario de Colima | 11,812 |
| Morelia Premier | Morelia, Michoacán | Morelos Adjacent Field | 1,000 |
| Pachuca Premier | San Agustín Tlaxiaca, Hidalgo | Universidad del Fútbol | 1,000 |
| Potros UAEM | Toluca, State of Mexico | Alberto "Chivo" Córdoba | 32,603 |
| Querétaro Premier | Querétaro City, Querétaro | Corregidora | 33,070 |
| Real Cuautitlán | Cuautitlán, State of Mexico | Los Pinos | 5,000 |
| Tepatitlán | Tepatitlán de Morelos, Jalisco | Gregorio "Tepa" Gómez | 12,500 |
| Toluca | Metepec, State of Mexico | Instalaciones de Metepec | 1,000 |
Group 3
Mexico City
Petroleros
Location of teams in the 2015–16 LPA Group 3
Regular season
Group 1
Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zacatecas "B" | 14 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 27 | 12 | +15 | 31 | Advance to Liguilla |
| 2 | Tigres Premier | 14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 24 | 14 | +10 | 28 | Advance to Liguilla de Filiales |
| 3 | Tuzos UAZ | 14 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 19 | 12 | +7 | 26 | |
| 4 | Cimarrones "B" | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 21 | 19 | +2 | 23 | |
| 5 | Reynosa | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 16 | +1 | 23 | |
| 6 | Santos Laguna Premier | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 19 | 20 | −1 | 21 | |
| 7 | Murciélagos "B" | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 15 | −1 | 21 | |
| 8 | Monterrey Premier | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 12 | +2 | 20 | |
| 9 | Dorados Fuerza UACH | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 20 | −3 | 18 | |
| 10 | Tijuana Premier | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 17 | 22 | −5 | 17 | |
| 11 | Santos de Soledad | 14 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 16 | 19 | −3 | 16 | |
| 12 | Alacranes de Durango | 14 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 21 | 26 | −5 | 16 | |
| 13 | Indios UACJ | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 18 | 21 | −3 | 15 | |
| 14 | Dorados Premier | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 25 | 29 | −4 | 15 | |
| 15 | Coras "B" | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 10 | 22 | −12 | 12 |
Last updated on November 22, 2015.
Source: SoccerWay
Results
Group 2
Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Potros UAEM | 14 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 29 | 10 | +19 | 35 | Advance to Liguilla |
| 2 | Cruz Azul Hidalgo | 14 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 23 | 12 | +11 | 33 | |
| 3 | Loros UdeC | 14 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 26 | 8 | +18 | 32 | |
| 4 | Tepatitlán | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 30 | 16 | +14 | 30 | |
| 5 | Cachorros UdeG | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 25 | 22 | +3 | 23 | |
| 6 | Atlas Premier | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 14 | +3 | 22 | Advance to Liguilla de Filiales |
| 7 | Querétaro Premier | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 16 | −1 | 22 | |
| 8 | Morelia Premier | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 22 | 20 | +2 | 21 | |
| 9 | Irapuato | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 22 | 21 | +1 | 21 | |
| 10 | Atlético Estado de México | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 21 | 27 | −6 | 17 | |
| 11 | Guadalajara Premier | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 17 | 24 | −7 | 15 | |
| 12 | León Premier | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 16 | 22 | −6 | 14 | |
| 13 | Pachuca Premier | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 15 | 25 | −10 | 14 | |
| 14 | Toluca Premier | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 16 | 27 | −11 | 14 | |
| 15 | Real Cuautitlán | 14 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 38 | −30 | 5 |
Last updated on November 22, 2015.
Source: SoccerWay
Results
Group 3
Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tlaxcala | 15 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 32 | 7 | +25 | 39 | Advance to Liguilla |
| 2 | Tampico Madero | 15 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 29 | 11 | +18 | 37 | |
| 3 | América Premier | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 32 | 11 | +21 | 31 | Advance to Liguilla de Filiales |
| 4 | Pioneros de Cancún | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 25 | 17 | +8 | 28 | Advance to Liguilla |
| 5 | Chapulineros de Oaxaca | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 21 | 15 | +6 | 28 | |
| 6 | Puebla Premier | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 25 | 20 | +5 | 28 | Advance to Liguilla de Filiales |
| 7 | Chiapas Premier | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 22 | 19 | +3 | 24 | |
| 8 | UNAM Premier | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 24 | 20 | +4 | 23 | |
| 9 | Inter Playa del Carmen | 15 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 19 | |
| 10 | Athletic Club Morelos | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 22 | 29 | −7 | 19 | |
| 11 | Ocelotes UNACH | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 16 | 20 | −4 | 16 | |
| 12 | Cruz Azul Premier | 15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 21 | 22 | −1 | 14 | |
| 13 | Veracruz Premier | 15 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 26 | −9 | 14 | |
| 14 | Albinegros de Orizaba | 15 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 25 | −14 | 11 | |
| 15 | Petroleros de Veracruz | 15 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 15 | 49 | −34 | 9 | |
| 16 | Atlético Veracruz | 15 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 34 | −21 | 8 |
Last updated on November 21, 2015.
Source: SoccerWay
Results
Regular-season statistics
Top goalscorers
Players sorted first by goals scored, then by last name.
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Dante Osorio |
Potros UAEM | 12 |
| 2 | Alfonso Sánchez |
América Premier | 11 |
| Johan Mendivil |
Dorados Premier | ||
| 4 | David Martínez Reyes |
UNAM Premier | 9 |
| 5 |  Miguel Parrales |
Cruz Azul Hidalgo | 8 |
| Gerardo Escobedo |
Tigres UANL Premier | ||
| Jovanni Hurtado |
Cachorros UdeG | ||
| 8 | Abraham Ávalos Ceja |
Tampico Madero | 7 |
| Roger Valerio |
Petroleros de Veracruz |
Source: Liga Premier
Liguilla
Liguilla de Ascenso (Promotion Playoffs)
The four best teams of each group play two games against each other on a home-and-away basis. The higher seeded teams play on their home field during the second leg. The winner of each match up is determined by aggregate score. In the quarterfinals and semifinals, if the two teams are tied on aggregate the higher seeded team advances. In the final, if the two teams are tied after both legs, the match goes to extra time and, if necessary, a penalty shoot-out.
| Quarter-finals | Semi-finals | Final | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | Tlaxcala (*) | 1 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| 8 | Pioneros | 3 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1 | Tlaxcala | 1 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| 5 | Loros UdeC | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||
| 4 | Cruz Azul Hidalgo | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 5 | Loros UdeC | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1 | Tlaxcala | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Potros UAEM | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Potros UAEM | 2 | 3 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||
| 7 | Tepatitlán | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Potros UAEM | 0 | 4 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Tampico Madero | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Tampico Madero | 1 | 4 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||
| 6 | Zacatecas "B" | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
(*) The team was classified by its position in the season table
Quarter-finals
The first legs was played on 25 and 26 November, and the second legs was played on 28 and 29 November 2015.
| Team 1 | Agg. | Team 2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tlaxcala | 4–4 | Pioneros de Cancún | 1–3 | 3–1 |
| Cruz Azul Hidalgo | 0–1 | Loros UdeC | 0–0 | 0–1 |
| Potros UAEM | 5–1 | Tepatitlán | 2–0 | 3–1 |
| Tampico Madero | 5–1 | Zacatecas "B" | 1–1 | 4–0 |
First leg
| 25 November 2015 | Zacatecas "B" | 1–1 | Tampico Madero | Zacatecas City, Zacatecas |
| 11:00 | Jiménez  83' |
Report | Escobar 46' |
Stadium: Unidad Deportiva Universitaria Norte Attendance: 300 |
| 25 November 2015 | Pioneros de Cancún | 3–1 | Tlaxcala | Cancún, Quintana Roo |
| 15:00 | Alemán 44' Henneberg 51'Tun 90' |
Report | Torres 83' |
Stadium: Estadio Andrés Quintana Roo Attendance: 2,000 |
| 25 November 2015 | Tepatitlán | 0–2 | Potros UAEM | Yahualica, Jalisco |
| 16:00 | Report | Osorio 42' Gómez 87' |
Stadium: Estadio Las Ánimas Attendance: 200 |
| 26 November 2015 | Loros UdeC | 0–0 | Cruz Azul Hidalgo | Colima City, Colima |
| 16:00 | Report | Stadium: Estadio Olímpico Universitario de Colima Attendance: 2,000 |
Second leg
| 28 November 2015 | Potros UAEM | 3–1 (5–1 agg.) | Tepatitlán | Toluca, State of Mexico |
| 15:00 | Arriaga 26' Osorio 59'Ochoa 56' |
Report | Navarro 1' |
Stadium: Estadio Universitario Alberto "Chivo" Córdoba Attendance: 4,000 |
| 28 November 2015 | Tlaxcala | 3–1 (4–4 agg.) | Pioneros de Cancún | Tlaxcala City, Tlaxcala |
| 18:00 | Guarch 41' Gallardo 45'Calderón 73' |
Report | Rodríguez 27' |
Stadium: Estadio Tlahuicole Attendance: 5,500 |
| 28 November 2015 | Tampico Madero | 4–0 (5–1 agg.) | Zacatecas "B" | Tampico Madero, Tamaulipas |
| 20:00 | Ávalos 45', 79' Escobar 55'Reyes 60' |
Report | Stadium: Estadio Tamaulipas Attendance: 25,000 |
| 29 November 2015 | Cruz Azul Hidalgo | 0–1 (0–1 agg.) | Loros UdeC | Ciudad Cooperativa Cruz Azul, Hidalgo |
| 12:00 | Report | Soto 52' |
Stadium: Estadio 10 de Diciembre Attendance: 300 |
Semi-finals
The first legs was played on 2 December, and the second legs was played on 5 December 2015.
| Team 1 | Agg. | Team 2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tlaxcala | 4–3 | Loros UdeC | 1–1 | 3–2 |
| Potros UAEM | 4–1 | Tampico Madero | 0–0 | 4–1 |
First leg
| 2 December 2015 | Loros UdeC | 1–1 | Tlaxcala | Colima City, Colima |
| 16:00 | Soto 26' |
Report | López 68' |
Stadium: Estadio Olímpico Universitario de Colima Attendance: 1,500 |
| 2 December 2015 | Tampico Madero | 0–0 | Potros UAEM | Tampico Madero, Tamaulipas |
| 20:45 | Report | Stadium: Estadio Tamaulipas Attendance: 25,000 |
Second leg
| 5 December 2015 | Potros UAEM | 4–1 (4–1 agg.) | Tampico Madero | Toluca, State of Mexico |
| 15:00 | Osorio 10', 88' Rentería 59'Gómez 84' |
Report | Castellanos 41' |
Stadium: Estadio Universitario Alberto "Chivo" Córdoba Attendance: 4,800 |
| 5 December 2015 | Tlaxcala | 2–1 (3–2 agg.) | Loros UdeC | Tlaxcala City, Tlaxcala |
| 18:00 | Álvarez 24' Olascoaga 90' |
Report | Soto 83' |
Stadium: Estadio Tlahuicole Attendance: 6,000 |
Final
The first leg was played on 9 December, and the second leg was played on 12 December 2015.
| Team 1 | Agg. | Team 2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tlaxcala | 0–1 | Potros UAEM | 0–0 | 0–1 |
First leg
| 9 December 2015 | Potros UAEM | 0–0 | Tlaxcala | Toluca, State of Mexico |
| 15:00 | Report | Stadium: Estadio Universitario Alberto "Chivo" Córdoba Attendance: 4,800 |
Second leg
| 12 December 2015 | Tlaxcala | 0–1 (0–1 agg.) | Potros UAEM | Tlaxcala City, Tlaxcala |
| 18:00 | Report | Osorio 70' |
Stadium: Estadio Tlahuicole Attendance: 5,000 |
| Apertura 2015 winners: |
|---|
| 2nd title |
Liguilla de filiales (Reserve teams Playoffs)
| Quarter-finals | Semi-finals | Final | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | América Premier (a) | 2 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| 8 | Morelia Premier | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1 | América Premier | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
| 6 | Querétaro (a) | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Puebla Premier | 2 | 2 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| 6 | Querétaro Premier | 5 | 3 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||
| 6 | Querétaro Premier | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Tigres Premier | 3 | 3 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Tigres Premier | 2 | 3 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||
| 7 | UNAM Premier | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Tigres Premier | 2 | 6 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||
| 4 | Chiapas Premier | 2 | 0 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| 4 | Chiapas Premier | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| 5 | Atlas Premier | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
| Apertura 2015 winners (Reserve Teams): |
|---|
| 1st title |
Torneo Clausura
Regular season
Group 1
Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Murciélagos "B" | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 27 | 17 | +10 | 29 | Advance to Liguilla |
| 2 | Reynosa | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 21 | 15 | +6 | 29 | |
| 3 | Cimarrones "B" | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 32 | 17 | +15 | 24 | |
| 4 | Santos Laguna Premier | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 24 | 12 | +12 | 24 | Advance to Liguilla de Filiales |
| 5 | Zacatecas "B" | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 20 | 13 | +7 | 24 | |
| 6 | Indios UACJ | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 23 | 21 | +2 | 23 | |
| 7 | Monterrey Premier | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 17 | −2 | 23 | Advance to Liguilla de Filiales |
| 8 | Tigres Premier | 14 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 19 | 17 | +2 | 22 | |
| 9 | Tijuana Premier | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 25 | 20 | +5 | 21 | |
| 10 | Santos de Soledad | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 19 | 29 | −10 | 17 | |
| 11 | Coras "B" | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 20 | −5 | 16 | |
| 12 | Alacranes de Durango | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 20 | 25 | −5 | 15 | |
| 13 | Tuzos UAZ | 14 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 22 | −6 | 14 | |
| 14 | Dorados Fuerza UACH | 14 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 17 | 27 | −10 | 12 | |
| 15 | Dorados Premier | 14 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 36 | −21 | 11 |
Last updated on April 17, 2016.
Source: SoccerWay
Results
Group 2
Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cruz Azul Hidalgo | 14 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 33 | 12 | +21 | 34 | Advance to Liguilla |
| 2 | Tepatitlán | 14 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 28 | 12 | +16 | 33 | |
| 3 | Potros UAEM | 14 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 22 | 7 | +15 | 30 | |
| 4 | Irapuato | 14 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 24 | 16 | +8 | 28 | |
| 5 | Guadalajara Premier | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 26 | 20 | +6 | 25 | Advance to Liguilla de Filiales |
| 6 | Loros UdeC | 14 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 29 | 26 | +3 | 25 | |
| 7 | Pachuca Premier | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 21 | −4 | 22 | Advance to Liguilla de Filiales |
| 8 | Real Cuautitlán | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 18 | 20 | −2 | 21 | |
| 9 | Querétaro Premier | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 18 | −3 | 17 | |
| 10 | Cachorros UdeG | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 26 | −6 | 17 | |
| 11 | León Premier | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 21 | 24 | −3 | 16 | |
| 12 | Toluca Premier | 14 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 14 | 24 | −10 | 16 | |
| 13 | Morelia Premier | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 27 | −9 | 15 | |
| 14 | Atlas Premier | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 17 | 26 | −9 | 15 | |
| 15 | Atlético Estado de México | 14 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 12 | 35 | −23 | 5 |
Last updated on April 16, 2016.
Source: SoccerWay
Results
Group 3
Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tlaxcala | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 40 | 12 | +28 | 34 | Advance to Liguilla |
| 2 | Tampico Madero | 15 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 23 | 8 | +15 | 34 | |
| 3 | Pioneros de Cancún | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 12 | +21 | 31 | |
| 4 | UNAM Premier | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 14 | +7 | 31 | Advance to Liguilla de Filiales |
| 5 | Inter Playa del Carmen | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 24 | 17 | +7 | 29 | |
| 6 | Atlético Veracruz | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 21 | −2 | 27 | |
| 7 | Chapulineros de Oaxaca | 15 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 10 | +4 | 23 | |
| 8 | Albinegros de Orizaba | 15 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 17 | 14 | +3 | 22 | |
| 9 | Cruz Azul Premier | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 21 | 25 | −4 | 21 | Advance to Liguilla de Filiales |
| 10 | Athletic Club Morelos | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 26 | 31 | −5 | 20 | |
| 11 | Ocelotes UNACH | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 17 | 22 | −5 | 17 | |
| 12 | Chiapas Premier | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 34 | −19 | 17 | |
| 13 | Veracruz Premier | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 34 | −19 | 17 | |
| 14 | América Premier | 15 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 17 | 24 | −7 | 11 | |
| 15 | Puebla Premier | 15 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 15 | 30 | −15 | 11 | |
| 16 | Petroleros de Veracruz | 15 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 13 | 39 | −26 | 7 | Relegated to Liga de Nuevos Talentos |
Last updated on April 17, 2016.
Source: SoccerWay
Results
Regular-season statistics
Top goalscorers
Players sorted first by goals scored, then by last name.
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Eduardo Rodríguez |
Tlaxcala | 18 |
| 2 | Oscar Rai Villa |
Cimarrones "B" | 13 |
| 3 | Miguel Parrales |
Cruz Azul Hidalgo | 10 |
| Lizandro Echeverría |
Pioneros de Cancún | ||
| 5 | Dante Osorio |
Pumas UAEM | 9 |
| William Guzmán |
Guadalajara Premier | ||
| Roger Llergo |
Inter Playa del Carmen | ||
 Yaudel Lahera |
Cimarrones "B" |
Source: Liga Premier
Liguilla
Liguilla de Ascenso (Promotion Playoffs)
The four best teams of each group play two games against each other on a home-and-away basis. The higher seeded teams play on their home field during the second leg. The winner of each match up is determined by aggregate score. In the quarterfinals and semifinals, if the two teams are tied on aggregate the higher seeded team advances. In the final, if the two teams are tied after both legs, the match goes to extra time and, if necessary, a penalty shoot-out.
| Quarter-finals | Semi-finals | Final | ||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | Tampico Madero | 1 | 4 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||
| 5 | Potros UAEM | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
| 4 | Tampico Madero (+) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 8 | Pioneros | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1 | Cruz Azul Hidalgo | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||
| 8 | Pioneros | 3 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| 4 | Tampico Madero | 2 | 0 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| 6 | Murciélagos "B" | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Tlaxcala | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
| 6 | Murciélagos "B" | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||
| 6 | Murciélagos "B" | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| 7 | Reynosa | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Tepatitlán | 0 | - | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 7 | Reynosa (*) | 3 | - | 3 | ||||||||||||||||
(*) Reynosa was classified because Tepatitlán was eliminated by presenting an improper lineup
(+) Tampico Madero qualified for having better results in the regular season than his rival
Quarter-finals
The first legs was played on 20 and 21 April, and the second legs was played on 23 and 24 April 2016.
| Team 1 | Agg. | Team 2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampico Madero | 5–1 | Potros UAEM | 1–1 | 4–0 |
| Cruz Azul Hidalgo | 3–4 | Pioneros de Cancún | 1–3 | 2–1 |
| Tlaxcala | 1–3 | Murciélagos "B" | 0–2 | 1–1 |
| Tepatitlán | 0–3 | Reynosa | 0–3 | – |
First leg
| 20 April 2016 | Reynosa | 3–0 | Tepatitlán | Reynosa, Tamaulipas |
| 20:00 | Galván 77' |
Report | Stadium: Unidad Deportiva Solidaridad Attendance: 9,000 |
| 20 April 2016 | Murciélagos "B" | 2–0 | Tlaxcala | Guamúchil, Sinaloa |
| 20:30 | Félix 1' Ramírez 63' |
Report | Stadium: Estadio Alfredo Díaz Angulo Attendance: 3,000 |
| 21 April 2016 | Potros UAEM | 1–1 | Tampico Madero | Toluca, State of Mexico |
| 16:00 | Morales 73' |
Report | González 53' |
Stadium: Estadio Alberto "Chivo" Córdoba Attendance: 4,500 |
| 21 April 2016 | Pioneros de Cancún | 3–1 | Cruz Azul Hidalgo | Cancún, Quintana Roo |
| 17:00 | Echeverría 36' Gómez 49' Henneberg 50' |
Report | Acevedo 42' |
Stadium: Estadio Andrés Quintana Roo Attendance: 4,300 |
Second leg
| 23 April 2016 | Tlaxcala | 1–1 (1–3 agg.) | Murciélagos "B" | Tlaxcala City, Tlaxcala |
| 19:00 | Rodríguez 54' |
Report | Moreno 90' |
Stadium: Estadio Tlahuicole Attendance: 5,000 |
| 24 April 2016 | Cruz Azul Hidalgo | 2–1 (3–4 agg.) | Pioneros de Cancún | Ciudad Cooperativa Cruz Azul, Hidalgo |
| 12:00 | Pineda 38' Hipólito 59' |
Report | García 89' |
Stadium: Estadio 10 de Diciembre Attendance: 300 |
| 24 April 2016 | Tampico Madero | 4–0 (5–1 agg.) | Potros UAEM | Tampico - Madero, Tamaulipas |
| 18:00 | Meráz 10' Segura 14' Ávalos 38' Escobar 51' |
Report | Stadium: Estadio Tamaulipas Attendance: 25,000 |
| Not Played | Tepatitlán | – (0–3 agg.) | Reynosa | |
| Report |
Semi-finals
The first legs was played on 28 April, and the second legs was played on 1 May 2016.
| Team 1 | Agg. | Team 2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampico Madero | 0–0 | Pioneros de Cancún | 0–0 | 0–0 |
| Murciélagos "B" | 2–0 | Reynosa | 1–0 | 1–0 |
First leg
| 28 April 2016 | Pioneros de Cancún | 0–0 | Tampico Madero | Cancún, Quintana Roo |
| 17:00 | Report | Stadium: Estadio Andrés Quintana Roo Attendance: 6,300 |
| 26 April 2016 | Reynosa | 0–1 | Murciélagos "B" | Reynosa, Tamaulipas |
| 20:00 | Report | Moreno 19' |
Stadium: Unidad Deportiva Solidaridad Attendance: 12,000 |
Second leg
| 1 May 2016 | Tampico Madero | 0–0 (0–0 agg.) | Pioneros de Cancún | Tampico Madero, Tamaulipas |
| 18:00 | Report | Stadium: Estadio Tamaulipas Attendance: 25,000 |
| 1 May 2016 | Murciélagos "B" | 1–0 (2–0 agg.) | Reynosa | Guamúchil, Sinaloa |
| 20:30 | Zavala 20' |
Report | Stadium: Estadio Alfredo Díaz Angulo Attendance: 2,000 |
Final
The first leg was played on 5 May, and the second leg was played on 8 May 2016.
| Team 1 | Agg. | Team 2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampico Madero | 2–0 | Murciélagos "B" | 2–0 | 0–0 |
First leg
| 5 May 2016 | Murciélagos "B" | 0–2 | Tampico Madero | Guamúchil, Sinaloa |
| 20:30 | Report | Meráz 22' Escobar 54' |
Stadium: Estadio Alfredo Díaz Angulo Attendance: 5,000 |
Second leg
| 8 May 2016 | Tampico Madero | 0–0 (2–0 agg.) | Murciélagos "B" | Tampico Madero, Tamaulipas |
| 18:00 | Report | Stadium: Estadio Tamaulipas Attendance: 25,000 |
| Clausura 2016 winners: |
|---|
| 2nd title |
Liguilla de Filiales (Reserve teams Playoffs)
The four best teams of each group play two games against each other on a home-and-away basis. The higher seeded teams play on their home field during the second leg. The winner of each match up is determined by aggregate score. In the quarterfinals and semifinals, if the two teams are tied on aggregate the higher seeded team advances. In the final, if the two teams are tied after both legs, the match goes to extra time and, if necessary, a penalty shoot-out.
| Quarter-finals | Semi-finals | Final | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | UNAM Premier | 3 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| 8 | Cruz Azul Premier | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1 | UNAM Premier | 1 | 4 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||
| 5 | Tigres Premier | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||
| 4 | Monterrey Premier | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| 5 | Tigres Premier | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1 | UNAM Premier | 1 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Guadalajara Premier | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Guadalajara Premier | 1 | 4 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||
| 7 | Tijuana Premier | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Guadalajara Premier | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Santos Premier | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Santos Premier | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||
| 6 | Pachuca Premier | 2 | 0 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| Clausura 2016 winners (Reserve teams): |
|---|
| 1st title |
Relegation Table
Last updated: 17 April 2016
Source: Liga Premier FMF
P = Position; G = Games played; Pts = Points; Pts/G = Ratio of points to games played
Promotion Final
The Promotion Final is a series of matches played by the champions of the tournaments Apertura and Clausura, the game is played to determine the winning team of the promotion to Ascenso MX. The first leg was played on 12 May 2016, and the second leg was played on 15 May 2016.
| Team 1 | Agg. | Team 2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampico Madero | 0–1 | Potros UAEM | 0–1 | 0–0 |
First leg
| 12 May 2016 | Potros UAEM | 1–0 | Tampico Madero | Toluca, State of Mexico |
| 16:00 | Rentería 26' |
Report | Stadium: Estadio Alberto "Chivo" Córdoba Attendance: 17,000 |
Second leg
| 15 May 2016 | Tampico Madero | 0–0 (0–1 agg.) | Potros UAEM | Tampico Madero, Tamaulipas |
| 18:00 | Report | Stadium: Estadio Tamaulipas Attendance: 25,000 |
| 2015-16 Liga Premier de Ascenso winners: |
|---|
| 1st title |