The 2015–16 season was Burton Albion's 66th season in their history and first ever in League One after gaining promotion the previous season. Along with League One, the club also took part in the FA Cup, League Cup and JP Trophy. The season covers the period from 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016. By finishing 2nd and finishing in an automatic promotion zone, Burton achieved back-to-back promotion from League Two to the Championship.
Competitions
Pre-season friendlies On 19 May 2015, Burton Albion announced their full pre-season schedule. On 24 May 2015, Burton Albion confirmed their planned pre-season fixture against Benfica was cancelled due to the Portuguese club being invited to take part of the 2015 International Champions Cup. On 29 June 2015, Burton Albion confirmed details of their matches during the tour of the Netherlands.
League One
League table
Matches On 17 June 2015, the fixtures for the forthcoming season were announced.
FA Cup
League Cup On 16 June 2015, the first round draw was made, Burton Albion were drawn away against Bolton Wanderers. In the second round, Burton Albion were handed a home tie against Middlesbrough.
Football League Trophy On 8 August 2015, live on Soccer AM the draw for the first round of the Football League Trophy was drawn by Toni Duggan and Alex Scott. Burton will travel to Doncaster Rovers.
Birmingham Senior Cup On the Birmingham FA website details of the first round was released, Burton will face Boldmere St. Michaels.
Transfers
Transfers in Date from Position Nationality Name From Fee Ref. 1 July 2015 CB Calum Butcher Dundee United Free transfer 1 July 2015 CB Darius Charles Stevenage Free transfer 1 July 2015 CB Tom Naylor Derby County Free transfer 1 July 2015 CM Callum Reilly Birmingham City Free transfer 1 July 2015 CF Timmy Thiele SC Wiedenbrück Free transfer 18 July 2015 CB Anthony O'Connor Plymouth Argyle Free transfer 5 August 2015 CF Aurélien Joachim CSKA Sofia Free transfer 25 August 2015 DF Tom Flanagan MK Dons Free transfer 2 December 2015MFNathan FergusonGrays AthleticFree transfer13 January 2016GKStephen BywaterUnattachedFree transfer
Transfers out Date from Position Nationality Name To Fee Ref. 1 July 2015 CF Mickaël Antoine-Curier Free agent Released 1 July 2015 CM Lee Bell Free agent Released 1 July 2015 RB Joe Doyle Free agent Released 1 July 2015 CB Stefan Maletić Free agent Released 1 July 2015 CF Adam McGurk Portsmouth Free transfer 1 July 2015 LM Jimmy Phillips Gateshead Free transfer 1 July 2015 CB Ian Sharps Chester Free transfer 21 July 2015 CF Dominic Knowles Harrogate Town Undisclosed 1 February 2016FWNasser El KhayatiQueens Park RangersUndisclosed
Loans in Date from Position Nationality Name From Date until Ref. 3 July 2015 RM Mark Duffy Birmingham City 2 January 2016 6 July 2015 GK Remi Matthews Norwich City 5 January 2016 29 July 2015 RM Zeli Ismail Wolverhampton Wanderers 29 January 2016 30 July 2015 LB Jerome Binnom-Williams Crystal Palace End of season 15 January 2016 CF Mason Bennett Derby County End of season 24 March 2016FW Tyler WalkerNottingham ForestEnd of season
Loans out Date from Position Nationality Name To Date until Ref. 31 July 2015 LB George Taft Cambridge United 9 January 2016 7 August 2015 RM Marcus Harness Ilkeston 4 September 2015 12 November 2015GK Dean LynessBlackpool2 January 201622 January 2016MFMatt PalmerOldham Athletic27 February 201613 February 2016GK Dean LynessBlackpool22 March 201611 March 2016FWTimmy ThieleOldham AthleticEnd of season17 March 2016DFDarius CharlesAFC WimbledonEnd of season
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