The 2016–17 Serie B was the 85th season since its establishment in 1929. A total of 22 teams were contesting the league: 15 returning from the 2015–16 season, 4 promoted from Lega Pro, and 3 relegated from Serie A. Wikipedia
Dates: Aug 26, 2016 – May 18, 2017
Location: Italy
Season: 2016–17
Top goalscorer: Giampaolo Pazzini; (23 goals)