Country England Champions Barnsley Champion Barnsley F.C. Teams 48 Matches played 49 | Defending champions Bristol City Runners-up Oxford United Dates 1 Sep 2015 – 3 Apr 2016 Goals scored 126 | |
Top goal scorer(s) Lee Gregory
Kemar Roofe
Jordy Hiwula
(4 goals each) Similar 2015–16 Football League C, 2013–14 Football League T, 2011–12 Football League C, 2006–07 Football League C | ||
The 2015–16 Football League Trophy was the 32nd season in the history of the competition, a knock-out tournament for English football clubs in League One and League Two, the third and fourth tiers of the English football. Barnsley of League One won the competition, defeating Oxford United of League Two 3–2 in the final.
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In all, 48 clubs entered the competition. It was split into two sections, Northern and Southern, with the winners of each section contesting the final at Wembley Stadium. Bristol City were the reigning champions but were unable to defend their title following promotion to the Championship.
North West
Byes: Blackpool, Crewe Alexandra, Fleetwood Town, Wigan Athletic
North East
Byes: Bradford City, Chesterfield, Rochdale, York City
South West
Byes: Bristol Rovers, Coventry City, Oxford United, Wycombe Wanderers
South East
Byes: Crawley Town, Gillingham, Southend United, Stevenage