On 14 July 2016, Partizan opened season with a 0–0 home draw against Zagłębie Lubin in second qualifying round for the UEFA Europa League. A week later, in Lubin, after penalty drama Partizan was eliminated. Three days later, Partizan opened season in Serbian SuperLiga with another draw (0–0) against novice in SuperLiga (Bačka) at Karađorđe Stadium. In next round, Partizan has lost against Napredak at Mladost Stadium. In that match, Partizan has scored first goal in the season, after 388 minutes. That goal was scored by Valeri Bojinov from penalty spot. After that match, coach Ivan Tomić resigned from the position. On 4 August 2016, coach Marko Nikolić returned to Partizan on a two-year deal. On 10 August, Partizan made first victory in the season, by beating Javor 2–0 in Ivanjica. On 17 September 2016, Partizan beat Red Star 1–0 at home in Eternal derby. The winning goal has scored Leonardo in 89th minute. The difference on the standings with reduced from nine to six points. Partizan made six consecutive wins before he draw (1–1) against Radnički Niš at home, on 22 October. After that match, Partizan made four more consecutive wins before he draw (0–0) against Vojvodina at Karađorđe Stadium, on 30 November. On 15 December, in the last match of the year, Leonardo's goals in 54th minute and in 63rd minute (second goal was from a free kick) was enough for Partizan to beat Spartak 2–0 at home. Partizan finished a year at second place, six points behind Red Star.

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