2015–16 Burton Albion F.C. season explained

Club:Burton Albion
Season:2015–16
Manager:
(Until 4 December 2015)
Nigel Clough
(From 7 December 2015)
Stadium:Pirelli Stadium
League:League One
League Result:2nd (promoted)
Cup1:FA Cup
Cup2:League Cup
Cup2 Result:Second round
(eliminated by Middlesbrough)
Cup3:Football League Trophy
Cup3 Result:First round
(eliminated by Doncaster Rovers)
Average Attendance:4,089
Prevseason:2014–15
Nextseason:2016–17

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.

Competitions

Pre-season friendlies

On 19 May 2015, Burton Albion announced their full pre-season schedule.[1] 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.[2] On 29 June 2015, Burton Albion confirmed details of their matches during the tour of the Netherlands.[3]

League One

Matches

On 17 June 2015, the fixtures for the forthcoming season were announced.[4]

League Cup

On 16 June 2015, the first round draw was made, Burton Albion were drawn away against Bolton Wanderers.[5] In the second round, Burton Albion were handed a home tie against Middlesbrough.[6]

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.[7]

Birmingham Senior Cup

On the Birmingham FA website details of the first round was released, Burton will face Boldmere St. Michaels.[8]

Transfers

Transfers in

Date fromPositionNationalityNameFromFeeRef.
1 July 2015 CB Free transfer [9]
1 July 2015 CB Free transfer [10]
1 July 2015 CB Free transfer [11]
1 July 2015 CM Free transfer [12]
1 July 2015 CF Free transfer [13]
18 July 2015 CB Free transfer [14]
5 August 2015 CF Free transfer [15]
25 August 2015 DF Free transfer [16]
2 December 2015MFNathan FergusonGrays AthleticFree transfer[17]
13 January 2016GKStephen BywaterUnattachedFree transfer[18]

Transfers out

Date fromPositionNationalityNameToFeeRef.
1 July 2015 CF Released
1 July 2015 CM Free agent Released
1 July 2015 RB Joe Doyle Free agent Released
1 July 2015 CB Free agent Released [19]
1 July 2015 CF Free transfer [20]
1 July 2015 LM Free transfer
1 July 2015 CB Free transfer
21 July 2015 CF Undisclosed [21]
1 February 2016FWNasser El KhayatiQueens Park RangersUndisclosed[22]

Loans in

Date fromPositionNationalityNameFromDate untilRef.
3 July 2015 RM 2 January 2016 [23]
6 July 2015 GK 5 January 2016 [24]
29 July 2015 RM 29 January 2016 [25]
30 July 2015 LB End of season [26]
15 January 2016 CF End of season [27]
24 March 2016FWTyler WalkerNottingham ForestEnd of season[28]

Loans out

Date fromPositionNationalityNameToDate untilRef.
31 July 2015 LB 9 January 2016 [29]
7 August 2015 RM 4 September 2015 [30]
12 November 2015GKDean LynessBlackpool2 January 2016[31]
22 January 2016MFMatt PalmerOldham Athletic27 February 2016[32]
13 February 2016GKDean LynessBlackpool22 March 2016[33]
11 March 2016FWTimmy ThieleOldham AthleticEnd of season[34]
17 March 2016DFDarius CharlesAFC WimbledonEnd of season[35]

Notes and References

  1. News: Full Pre-Season Fixture Schedule Is Announced . Burton Albion F.C. . 19 May 2015.
  2. News: Benfica Pre-Season Friendly Cancelled . Burton Albion F.C. . 24 May 2015.
  3. News: Burton Albion In Holland . Burton Albion F.C. . 29 June 2015.
  4. News: OUR 2015/16 FIXTURES HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED . Burton Albion F.C. . 17 June 2015.
  5. News: Capital One Cup 2015/16 Round 1 Draw . Capital One Cup . 16 June 2015 . 2015-06-16 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150617124706/http://www.capitalonecup.co.uk/news/article/capital-one-cup-201516-round-1-draw-2494383.aspx . 2015-06-17 . dead .
  6. News: Capital One Cup round 2 draw . Capital One Cup . 14 August 2015 . 13 August 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150816223755/http://www.capitalonecup.co.uk/news/article/capital-one-cup-round-2-draw-2617994.aspx . 2015-08-16 . dead .
  7. News: Burton Albion To Face Doncaster Rovers In Johnstone's Paint Trophy . Burton Albion F.C. . 8 August 2015 . 8 August 2015.
  8. News: BFA fixtures – 1st round . Birmingham FA . August 2015 . 3 September 2015.
  9. News: Albion Sign Butcher . Burton Albion F.C. . 15 June 2015.
  10. News: Burton Albion Secure The Signing Of Darius Charles . Burton Albion F.C. . 19 June 2015.
  11. News: Tom Naylor Signs New Deal . Burton Albion F.C. . 29 June 2015.
  12. News: Callum Reilly Pens A Deal With The Brewers . Burton Albion F.C. . 5 June 2015.
  13. News: German Striker Links Up With The Brewers . Burton Albion F.C. . 30 June 2015.
  14. News: Brewers Sign Anthony O'Connor . Burton Albion F.C. . 18 July 2015.
  15. News: Luxembourg International Joins The Brewers . Burton Albion F.C. . 5 August 2015 . 5 August 2015.
  16. News: Tom Flanagan: Burton Albion sign MK Dons defender . BBC Sport . 25 August 2015 . 25 August 2015.
  17. Web site: Nathan Ferguson: Burton Albion sign Grays Athletic midfielder. 2 December 2015. BBC Sport . 22 July 2024.
  18. Web site: Stephen Bywater: Burton sign ex-Derby and West Ham goalkeeper. 13 January 2016. BBC Sport . 22 July 2024.
  19. News: End Of Season Retained List . Burton Albion F.C. . 5 May 2015.
  20. News: Adam McGurk Joins Pompey . Burton Albion F.C. . 24 June 2015.
  21. News: Dominic Knowles Joins Harrogate Town . Burton Albion F.C. . 21 July 2015.
  22. Web site: QPR sign Burton Albion forward Nasser El Khayati. 1 February 2016. BBC Sport . 22 July 2024.
  23. News: Mark Duffy Signs On Loan . Burton Albion F.C. . 3 July 2015.
  24. News: Remi Matthews Returns To The Brewers On Loan . Burton Albion F.C. . 6 July 2015.
  25. News: Zeli Ismail returns to Burton . Burton Albion F.C. . 29 July 2015.
  26. News: Young Defender Signs On Loan From Palace . Burton Albion F.C. . 30 July 2015.
  27. Web site: Mason Bennett: Derby County forward joins Burton Albion on loan. BBC. 15 January 2016.
  28. Web site: Tyler Walker: Burton Albion sign Nottingham Forest striker on loan. 24 March 2016. BBC Sport . 22 July 2024.
  29. News: Taft Joins Cambridge On Loan . Burton Albion F.C. . 31 July 2015 . 31 July 2015.
  30. News: Harness Joins Ilkeston On A Short-Term Loan . Burton Albion F.C. . 7 August 2015 . 7 August 2015.
  31. Web site: Dean Lyness: Blackpool bring in Burton keeper on loan. 12 November 2015. BBC Sport . 22 July 2024.
  32. Web site: Matt Palmer: Oldham bring in Burton midfielder on loan. 22 January 2016. BBC Sport . 22 July 2024.
  33. Web site: Dean Lyness: Blackpool re-sign Burton goalkeeper on loan. 13 February 2016. BBC Sport . 22 July 2024.
  34. Web site: Timmy Thiele: Oldham Athletic sign Burton Albion striker on loan. 11 March 2016. BBC Sport . 22 July 2024.
  35. Web site: AFC Wimbledon: Burton defender Darius Charles joins on loan. 17 March 2016. BBC Sport . 22 July 2024.

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