The 2015–16 season was

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's 84th year in existence and their first back in League One, since the 2002–03 season, after being relegated the previous season. Along with competing in League One, the club also participated in the FA Cup, League Cup and Football League Trophy. The season covers the period from 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016.

First team squad

''As of 13 August 2015''

Transfers

Transfers in

Total spending: £1,050,000

Transfers out

Total incoming: £1,500,000

Loans in

Loans out

Squad statistics

Appearances

Top scorers

Disciplinary record

Includes all competitive matches. ''Last updated 8 May 2016''

Competitions

Pre-season friendlies

On 15 May 2015, it was announced that Wigan Athletic would face Altrincham, Southport,

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and Blackburn Rovers as part of their pre-season schedule.

League One

League table

Results by matchday

Matches

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

League Cup

On 16 June 2015, the first round draw was made, Wigan Athletic were drawn at home against

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Football League Trophy

On 5 September 2015, the second round draw was shown live on Soccer AM and drawn by

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and Ed Skrein. Wigan will go to Crewe Alexandra.

FA Cup

The First Round draw took place on 26 October at 7pm, drawing Wigan away to

, this game will take place on the 7 November.

Lancashire Senior Cup

On the Lancashire FA website the first round details were announced, Wigan Athletic will face

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