The 2015–16 season was

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's 66th season in their history and first ever in

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after gaining promotion the previous season. Along with League One, the club also took part in the

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, 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. 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

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. On 29 June 2015, Burton Albion confirmed details of their matches during the tour of the

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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

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. In the second round, Burton Albion were handed a home tie against

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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

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was drawn by

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and Alex Scott. Burton will travel to

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Birmingham Senior Cup

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

Competitions

Pre-season friendlies

League One

League table

Matches

FA Cup

League Cup

Football League Trophy

Birmingham Senior Cup

Transfers

Transfers in

Transfers out

Loans in

Loans out

References