2015–16 Under-21 Premier League Cup
Football tournament season
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The 2015–16 Under-21 Premier League Cup (known as the Barclays Under-21 Premier League Cup for sponsorship reasons) was the third edition of the U21 Premier League Cup. The competition was won by West Ham United who defeated Hull City 5–3 in a penalty shoot-out after the two-leg final had finished 1–1 on aggregate.[1]
Wales
West Ham United with the trophy. | |
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| Country | England Wales |
| Teams | 49 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | West Ham United (1st Title) |
| Runners-up | Hull City (1st Runner Up Finish) |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 49 |
| Goals scored | 159 (3.24 per match) |
| Top goal scorer(s) |  Ntumba Massanka Burnley
 Djair Parfitt-Williams West Ham United (4 Goals Each) |
Participants
There was three more participants than the previous competition. Aston Villa, and Manchester City, did not play this year after 2 years in the competition. Meanwhile Chelsea, Exeter City returned after last year's absence. Brentford, Liverpool and Southend United entered the competition for the very first time.[2]
Category 1
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Category 2
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Category 3
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Matches
First qualifying round
This round commences the week beginning 14 September 2015. Peterborough United received a bye.
Northern Section
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Southern Section
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† – After extra time
Second qualifying round
This round commences the week beginning 5 October 2015. Leeds United were awarded a bye.
Northern Section
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Southern Section
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† – After extra time
Round of 32
This round begins the week beginning 9 November 2015. The Category 1 sides were joined in this round by the teams progressing from the Second Qualifying round.
Northern Section
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Southern Section
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† – After extra time.
Round of 16
This round begins the week beginning 21 December 2015.
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† – After extra time.
Quarter-finals
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† – After extra time.
Semi-finals
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† – After extra time.
Final
First leg
        West Ham United
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    Hull City
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Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Second leg
    Hull City
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West Ham United
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Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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