However, the club made a dramatic comeback in the second half of the season, winning 11 of 17 games with a single loss, allowing them to finish in 6th place and avoid relegation.
The new season begun with Klodian Duro, Erjon Dushku, Arjan Pisha, Francesco Pigoni, Herby Fortunat, Arbër Abilaliaj, Julian Ahmataj, Elton Muçollari, Eleandro Pema, Darjo Xhuti all leaving the team officially.
[1] On 1 June, both Ilion Lika and Mario Morina asked for a transfer request after refusing to extend their contracts.
[1] On 5 June, club administrator Krenar Alimehmeti confirmed that youngsters Marsel Çaka and Erion Hoxhallari had signed new three-year contracts.
[5] Midfielder Gilman Lika was loaned to Skënderbeu Korçë for the club UEFA Champions League campaign.
[8] On the same day, youngsters Algi Lapardhaja, Glorian Hoxha, Alvi Gjoçaj, Klajdi Hyseni and Spartak Ajazi joined the team.
[29] Tirana began their league campaign on 1 September by playing at home versus Laçi; the match finished in a goalless draw.
[32] Six days later, Tirana brought the Cape Verdean forward José Semedo on trial,[33] which he passed and was given a one-year contract.
[34] Tirana then played their second league match versus Lushnja, winning 1–0 with a Gentian Muça penalty in the first half to collect their first three points of the season.
[35] In the remaining three matches of September, Tirana lost three times with the same result, 2–0, against Vllaznia Shkodër, Skënderbeu Korçë and Teuta Durrës.
[39] In the first capital derby after five years, Tirana slumped into a 0–1 loss to Partizani after a howler from young goalkeeper Çaka which brought their only goal.
Due to performances, the club decided to reduce their roster and effectively halve the cost of players' salaries.
[41] Defender Roland Peqini suffered a major knee injury which required surgery hours before the league match versus Partizani; his recovery would take more than five months.
[45] Third choice goalkeeper Bledar Vashaku left the team after not getting paid at the club;[45] he hadn't played a single field.
[48] Three days later, manager Alpin Gallo approached youngsters Hanc Llagami, Mateos Cake, Franc Doko, Orges Horanlli, Daniel Sula and Indrit Take in the senior team.
[52] In the next league match on 25 November, Tirana lost again, this time at the hands of Laçi with a single goal by Sajmir Kastrati.
[57] His first match was the first leg of Albanian Cup second round versus Lushnja; Tirana lost 0–1, their second loss in five days against the same opponent.
[63] On the same day, midfielder Fatmir Hysenbelliu announced his departure from the club with the aim of purchasing a career outside Albania.
[64] Despite negative results, manager Gugash Magani was confirmed for the second part of season, with sponsor Refik Halili saying that he is not the problem.
[66] On 5 January, Ilion Lika become the first player to join Tirana in the winter transfer, signing a contract for the remainder of the season.
[67] The next day, the club brought Brazilian forwards Leandro Matias Moris and Gilberto Fortunato on trial, along with Amick Ciani and Amadou Sidibe.
[68] Xhino Sejdo and Denis Kurti left after not being in club's plans while Ilir Kastrati was sent on loan to Himara until the end of the season.
[76] On 20 January, Tirana acquired the services of Erlind Koreshi as a free agent; he signed a contract until the end of the season with an option to renew.
[83] On 1 February, Tirana played Kastrioti Krujë in week 17; the match finished in a goalless draw despite the team having several good chances to score.
[84] Six days later, in the second capital derby against Partizani, Tirana won 1–0 thanks to an overhead kick of Gilberto, returning to the winning ways after nine consecutive matches.
[89] This draw was followed by the 3–1 home win over Kukësi; Afrim Taku scored an early opener with a penalty kick before Sokol Cikalleshi equalized the same way minutes later.
In the third and final capital derby against Partizani, Tirana opened the score with a Mario Morina goal in the 41st minute before conceding in the last moments of the match thanks to a Nderim Nexhipi header.
[96] In the next three days, Tirana recorded another victory, winning 1–0 against Lushnja at Qemal Stafa Stadium with the header of Kahata, his third in the last three matches.
[98][99] Tirana played Vllaznia Shkodër in the matchday 30 on 26 February; the team recorded yet another win as they beat the visitors 2–1 with the goals of Endrit Vrapi and Morina.