The 2015-16 campaign delivered a triumphant return to the top flight for Watford as The Hornets secured a strong 13th-place finish in their first season back in the Premier League, comfortably achieving survival. Leading the charge was the sensational form of Odion Ighalo, whose 15 league goals, alongside captain Troy Deeney's powerful presence, proved decisive in a campaign built on the solid base laid by manager Quique Sánchez Flores and featuring a memorable run to the FA Cup Semi-finals. It was a defining year that re-established Watford's place in the elite tier of English football.