2015–16 Millwall F.C. Season
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The 2015–16 season was
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's 131st year in existence and their first back in League One since the 2009–10 season, after being relegated from The Championship the previous season. It was Millwall's 90th consecutive season in
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and 42nd in the third tier. Along with competing in League One, the club participated in the
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, League Cup and
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. The season marked the first full season in charge for club record goalscorer Neil Harris, who became manager in April. He led the club to fourth place, finishing with 81 points and a play-off place. This season covers the period from 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016.


Squad


Statistics

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Play-off statistics


Goals record


Disciplinary record


Transfers


Transfers in


Transfers out


Loans in


Loans out


Competitions


Pre-season friendlies

On 5 May 2015, Millwall announced a pre-season friendly with
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to take place on 18 July 2015. On 29 May 2015, Millwall added
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to their pre-season schedule. On 1 June 2015, the club announced a friendly against
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. On 10 June 2015, Millwall announced they will host Portuguese side
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on 1 August 2015.


League One


League table


Result by matchday


Matches


Play Off


FA Cup


League Cup

On 16 June 2015, the first round draw was made, Millwall were drawn at home 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. Lions will host
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. On 5 September 2015, the second round draw was shown live on
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and drawn by Charlie Austin and
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. Millwall are to host
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.


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