The 2015-16 campaign was a season of dramatic, mid-table survival for Swansea City, as the Swans battled through significant managerial turmoil to secure a 12th-place finish in the Premier League. The season was defined by the mid-season sacking of Garry Monk and the subsequent appointment of the Italian coach Francesco Guidolin, who successfully steered the club away from a relegation battle by winning six of their final ten matches. Leading the charge was the impactful new signing André Ayew, whose 12 crucial league goals, including a memorable debut goal against Chelsea, proved vital in securing their top-flight status for a sixth consecutive season.