The 2015–16 season was

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's 127th season in their history and their fifth consecutive season in

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. Along with League One, the club also competed in the

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, League Cup and

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. The season covers the period from 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016.

Season overview

Pre-season

Following another failed play-off campaign, manager

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was sacked with the club board stating "A change in direction was necessary for the forthcoming season." After having an enquiry about Bradford City's

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to succeed Clough, on 2 June

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was installed as Sheffield United's new manager. On 13 July,

Diego De Girolamo Diego Raymond De Girolamo (born 5 October 1995) is a footballer who plays as a forward for club Matlock Town. De Girolamo came through the youth system at Sheffield United before signing a professional contract. He had three loan spells with ...

signed a new two-year contract with the Blades, having initially rejecting a new offer. The following day, United announced the signing of

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on a free-transfer with him committing to

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on a two-year deal.

Transfers

Transfers in

Transfers out

Total income: £1,500,000

Loans in

Loans out

Contracts

New contracts and contract extensions.

Competitions

Pre-season friendlies

On 4 June 2015, Sheffield United announce they will play

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for Chris Morgan's testimonial. On 9 June 2015, a confirmed list of the club's pre-season schedule was released.

League One

League table

Results by matchday

Matches

FA Cup

League Cup

On 16 June 2015, the first round draw was made, Sheffield United were drawn away against

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. In the second round, the Blades were drawn away to

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Football League Trophy

On 8 August 2015, live on

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the draw for the first round of the

was drawn by

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and Alex Scott. In the second round draw, made on 5 September 2015, the Blades were drawn at home to

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References

Sheffield United F.C. seasons

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