2015–16 Bradford City A.F.C. season

The 2015–16 season will be Bradford City's 113th season in their history, their 101st in the Football League and 103rd in the English football league system.[1] Along with League One, the club will also compete in the FA Cup, League Cup and Football League Trophy. The season covers the period from 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016. The new kits were announced in April 2015 – a claret and amber checked home kit, and an all-black away kit.[2]

Bradford City
2015–16 season
ChairmanMark Lawn
Julian Rhodes
ManagerPhilip Parkinson
(until 10 June)
Stuart McCall
(from 20 June)
StadiumValley Parade
League One5th – Play Off Semi-Final
FA Cup3rd Round Replay
(knocked out by Bury)
League Cup1st Round
(knocked out by York City)
FL Trophy2nd Round
(knocked out by Barnsley)
Top goalscorerLeague: James Hanson (11)
All: James Hanson (13)
Highest home attendance19,317 vs. Sheffield United (League One, 20 September)

Pre-Season Friendlies

On 5 June 2015, Bradford City announced their first pre-season friendly against Guiseley.[3] On 10 July 2015, the club confirmed as part of the Scotland tour they will face St Mirren.[4] A day later the Bantams announced they will play host to Carlisle United on 25 July 2015.[5] A pre-season friendly against Burnley was confirmed on 12 June 2015.[6] On 19 June 2015, Bradford City confirmed a friendly against Farsley.[7] On 30 June 2015, the Bantams confirmed their second friendly during the week-long stay in Scotland.[8] On 20 July 2015, Bradford City announced they will send a XI side to Ossett Albion.[9] On 23 July 2015, Bradford announced another friendly addition against Whitby Town.[10]

Date Opponents H / A Result
F–A		 Scorers Attendance
11 July 2015 Farsley Celtic A 3–0 Hanson (2) 19', 27', Watt 36' –
14 July 2015 Motherwell A 3–0 Leigh 45', Sheehan 63', Hanson 70' –
18 July 2015 St Mirren A 1–0 B.Clarke 15' –
21 July 2015 Guiseley A 1–2 Drury 34' –
25 July 2015 Carlisle United H 2–0 Morris 58', Liddle 72' –
28 July 2015 Whitby Town A 0–1
1 August 2015 Burnley A 0–2

League One
Main article: 2015–16 Football League One

Matches

On 17 June 2015, the fixtures for the forthcoming season were announced.[11]

Date Opponents H / A Result
F–A		 Scorers Attendance Position
8 August 2015 Swindon Town A 1–4 Morris 4' 8,090 23rd
15 August 2015 Shrewsbury Town H 1–1 B. Clarke 43' 18,039 24th
18 August 2015 Gillingham H 1–2 Hanson 7' 17,496 24th
22 August 2015 Barnsley A 0–0 10,342 22nd
29 August 2015 Port Vale H 1–0 Cole 90' 17,806 16th
5 September 2015 Oldham Athletic A 2–1 Burke 21', Cole 63' 5,619 11th
12 September 2015 Fleetwood Town A 1–1 Hanson 20' 4,044 14th
20 September 2015 Sheffield United H 2–2 Meredith 33', Cole 47' 19,317 12th
26 September 2015 Peterborough United H 0–2 17,970 18th
29 September 2015 Colchester United A 0–2 3,334 19th
3 October 2015 Rochdale A 3–1 Evans 34', Cole 59', Lancashire 61' (o.g.) 4,534 16th
17 October 2015 Doncaster Rovers A 1–0 Cole 1' 8,410 15th
20 October 2015 Bury H 2–1 McArdle 45', Brown 51' (o.g.) 17,575 11th
24 October 2015 Wigan Athletic H 1–1 Hanson 63' 19,171 14th
31 October 2015 Millwall A 0–0 9,367 14th
3 November 2015 Blackpool H 1–0 Hanson 45' 17,435 9th
14 November 2015 Crewe Alexandra H 2–0 Liddle 45', B.Clarke 58' 17,546 7th
21 November 2015 Scunthorpe United A 2–0 McMahon 28' (pen.), Leigh 52' 4,865 7th
24 November 2015 Coventry City H 0–0 17,757 6th
28 November 2015 Walsall A 1–2 Evans 64' 4,668 9th
19 December 2015 Chesterfield A 1–0 McMahon 72' 6,795 8th
28 December 2015 Sheffield United A 1–3 Liddle 83' 24,777 10th
2 January 2016 Gillingham A 0–3 6,446 12th
16 January 2016 Oldham Athletic H 1–0 McMahon 50' 18,522 10th
23 January 2016 Port Vale A 1–1 Proctor 65' 4,849 10th
26 January 2016 Barnsley H 0–1 17,470 11th
30 January 2016 Fleetwood Town H 2–1 Hanson 67', Davies 90+3' 17,554 10th
6 February 2016 Burton Albion A 1–3 McArdle 90+2' 3,796 12th
13 February 2016 Peterborough United A 4–0 Hanson (2) 45', 68', Reid 56', Davies 77' 5,816 11th
16 February 2016 Southend United H 2–0 McMahon 17', Hanson 74' 17,701 8th
20 February 2016 Rochdale H 2–2 McArdle 40', Davies 62' 17,936 8th
27 February 2016 Blackpool A 1–0 Reid 54' 8,780 7th
1 March 2016 Colchester United H 1–2 Thomas 17' 16,786 9th
5 March 2016 Bury A 0–0 4,036 8th
8 March 2016 Burton Albion H 2–0 Reid 13', Burke 28' 17,500 7th
12 March 2016 Doncaster Rovers H 2–1 Proctor (2) 7', 49' 17,889 6th
19 March 2016 Wigan Athletic A 0–1 10,890 7th
26 March 2016 Millwall H 1–0 Davies 79' 18,538 6th
28 March 2016 Crewe Alexandra A 1–0 Proctor 50' 5,320 6th
2 April 2016 Scunthorpe United H 1–0 Davies 68' 17,873 5th
9 April 2016 Swindon Town H 1–0 B.Clarke 20' 18,043 3rd
16 April 2016 Shrewsbury Town A 1–1 Proctor 71' 6,247 4th
23 April 2016 Walsall H 4–0 Morais 54', Hanson (3) 58', 72', 73' 19,336 5th
30 April 2016 Southend United A 1–0 Evans 12' 8,571 5th
8 May 2016 Chesterfield H 2–0 Evans 7', B.Clarke 87' 20,807 5th

League table
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Promotion, qualification or relegation
3 Walsall 46 24 12 10 71 49 +22 84 Qualification for the League One play-offs[lower-alpha 1]
4 Millwall 46 24 9 13 73 49 +24 81
5 Bradford City 46 23 11 12 55 40 +15 80
6 Barnsley (O, P) 46 22 8 16 70 54 +16 74
7 Scunthorpe United 46 21 11 14 60 47 +13 74
Updated to match(es) played on 1 July 2016. Source: BBC Sport
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored
(O) Play-off winner; (P) Promoted.
Notes:
  1. Four teams play for one spot and promotion to Football League Championship.

Play-offs

After finishing fifth in League One, City were entered into the end-of-season play-offs to determine who would get promoted to Championship for the 2016–17 season. Bradford were against fourth-placed Millwall in the semi-finals and played them over two legs.

Date Round Opponents H / A Result
F–A		 Scorers Attendance
15 May 2016 Semi-final
First leg		 Millwall H 1–3 McMahon 13' (pen.) 19,241
20 May 2016 Semi-final
First leg		 Millwall A 1–1 Proctor 44' 16,301

FA Cup
Main article: 2015–16 FA Cup
Date Round Opponents H / A Result
F–A		 Scorers Attendance
8 November 2015 Round 1 Aldershot Town A 0–0 2,640
18 November 2015 Round 1 Replay Aldershot Town H 2–0 Leigh 61', McMahon 76' (pen.) 2,930
6 December 2015 Round 2 Chesham H 4–0 Reid 22', Hanson 43', Liddle 90', Cole 90' 6,047
9 January 2016 Round 3 Bury A 0–0 6,962
19 January 2016 Round 3 Replay Bury H 0–0
(2–4p)		 6,227

League Cup
Main article: 2015–16 Football League Cup

On 16 June 2015, the first round draw was made, Bradford City were drawn away against York City.[12]

Date Round Opponents H / A Result
F–A		 Scorers Attendance
11 August 2015 Round 1 York City A 2–2
(2–4p)		 Routis 21', Hanson 90' 4,201

Football League Trophy
Main article: 2015–16 Football League Trophy

On 5 September 2015, the second round draw was shown live on Soccer AM and drawn by Charlie Austin and Ed Skrein. Bradford will host Barnsley.[13]

Date Round Opponents H / A Result
F–A		 Scorers Attendance
13 October 2015 Round 2 Barnsley H 1–2 Knott 22' 4,127

Squad statistics
No. Pos. Name League FA Cup League Cup League Trophy Total Discipline
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
1GK Ben Williams 44050101051010
2DF Stephen Darby 47050001053040
3DF James Meredith 40(3)130000043(3)130
4MF Lee Evans 35(1)430000(1)038(2)4101
5DF Nathan Clarke 20(6)020101024(6)031
6DF Alan Sheehan 200010002010
7MF Mark Marshall 8(23)02(3)0101012(26)020
8MF Gary Liddle 17(3)23(1)1101022(4)330
9FW James Hanson 30(10)11410(1)11035(11)1370
10FW Billy Clarke 21(8)43(2)00(1)00024(11)400
11MF Billy Knott 17(7)030001121(7)130
12MF Josh Cullen 18000000018040
14MF Josh Morris 7(5)10(2)00(1)0007(8)100
15DF Greg Leigh 612100109210
16DF Reece Burke 33220000035240
17MF Kyel Reid 33(2)331000036(2)430
18DF Christopher Routis 9(2)02(1)0110012(3)110
19FW Jamie Proctor 14(5)600000013(5)610
20MF Filipe Morais 3(4)10000003(4)100
21DF Tom Thorpe 2(2)00000002(2)000
22GK Brad Jones 300000003000
23DF Rory McArdle 36350101043360
24FW Steve Davies 6(19)50(1)0100(1)07(21)550
25MF Sam Wright 000000000000
26MF Paul Anderson 5(8)00010006(8)020
27MF Joe Brennan 000000000000
28MF Dylan Mottley-Henry 0(1)00000000(1)000
29DF Tony McMahon 40(1)551101047(1)690
30GK Joe Cracknell 000000000000
31DF James King 000000000000
33FW Luke James 1(8)01(2)010104(10)000
34FW Reece Webb-Foster 000000000000
39FW Wes Thomas 6(4)10000006(4)110
44FW Devante Cole 12(7)52(2)1000(1)014(10)610
-FW Jonathan Lewis 000000000000
-FW Jordan Bowery 1(2)00000001(2)000
-–Own goals –2–0–0–0–2––

Statistics accurate as of 20 May 2016

Transfers

Transfers in
Date from Position Nationality Name From Fee Ref.
1 July 2015CFSteve DaviesBlackpoolFree transfer[14]
1 July 2015LMJosh MorrisBlackburn RoversFree transfer[15]
3 July 2015RBTony McMahonBlackpoolFree transfer[16]
7 July 2015CFJonathan LewisFort Lauderdale StrikersFree transfer[17]
13 July 2015LMMark MarshallPort ValeFree transfer[18]
28 July 2015CBNathan ClarkeLeyton OrientFree transfer[19]
1 August 2015RWPaul AndersonIpswich TownFree transfer[20]
6 August 2015GKJoe CracknellHull CityFree transfer[21]
6 August 2015LBGreg LeighManchester CityFree transfer[22]
17 August 2015GKBrad JonesLiverpoolFree transfer[23]
28 August 2015CFDevante ColeManchester CityFree transfer[24]
1 February 2016CFJamie ProctorFleetwood TownFree transfer[25]

Transfers out
Date from Position Nationality Name To Fee Ref.
1 July 2015CBAndrew DaviesRoss CountyFree transfer[26]
1 July 2015DMMatthew DolanYeovil Town [lower-alpha 1]Free transfer[28]
1 July 2015AMAndy HallidayRangersFree transfer[29]
1 July 2015CMJason KennedyCarlisle UnitedFree transfer[30]
1 July 2015CFAaron McLeanBarnet [lower-alpha 2]Released[32]
1 July 2015GKMatt UrwinFree AgentReleased[29]
13 July 2015CFOli McBurnieSwansea CityUndisclosed[33]
25 August 2015RWMark YeatesOldham AthleticFree transfer[34]
22 January 2016CFDevante ColeFleetwood Town£75,000[35]
1 February 2016MFGary LiddleChesterfieldUndisclosed[36]
  1. Following Dolan's release he joined Yeovil Town.[27]
  2. Following McLean's release he joined Barnet.[31]

Loans in
Date from Position Nationality Name From Date until Ref.
10 July 2015CFLuke JamesPeterborough UnitedEnd of season[37]
20 August 2015CBReece BurkeWest Ham United20 September 2015[38]
20 August 2015CMLee EvansWolverhampton Wanderers9 January 2016[39]
22 January 2016CFJamie ProctorFleetwood Town1 February 2016[40]
29 January 2016CFWes ThomasBirmingham City29 April 2016[41]

Loans out
Date from Position Nationality Name To Date until Ref.
25 September 2015LBAlan SheehanNotts County26 December 2015[42]
26 September 2015STJon LewisFarsley Celtic24 October 2015[43]
22 January 2016LBAlan SheehanLuton Town31 July 2016[44]

References
  1. "History". Statto.
  2. http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/news/article/new-home-kit-revealed-2429494.aspx
  3. "Guiseley Friendly Confirmed". Bradford City AFC. 5 June 2015.
  4. "St Mirren Friendly Confirmed". Bradford City AFC. 10 June 2015.
  5. "Carlisle United Friendly Confirmed". Bradford City AFC. 11 June 2015.
  6. "Burnley Friendly Confirmed". Bradford City AFC. 12 June 2015.
  7. "Farsley Friendly Confirmed". Bradford City AFC. 19 June 2015.
  8. "Motherwell Friendly Confirmed". Bradford City AFC. 30 June 2015.
  9. "Ossett Friendly Confirmed For City XI". Bradford City AFC. 20 July 2015.
  10. "Whitby Town Friendly Confirmed". Bradford City AFC. 23 July 2015.
  11. "CITY TO START WITH SWINDON TRIP". Bradford City AFC. 17 June 2015.
  12. "Capital One Cup 2015/16 Round 1 Draw". Capital One Cup. 16 June 2015. Archived from the original on 17 June 2015. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
  13. "Johnstone's Paint Trophy Round 2 draw". Football League. 5 September 2015. Retrieved 7 September 2015.
  14. "Davies Becomes City's First Summer Signing". Bradford City AFC. 30 June 2015.
  15. "Morris Deal Confirmed". Bradford City AFC. 1 July 2015.
  16. "McMahon Returns To The Bantams". Bradford City AFC. 3 July 2015.
  17. "Lewis Arrives At The Bantams". Bradford City AFC. 7 July 2015.
  18. "Marshall Moves To The Bantams". Bradford City AFC. 13 July 2015.
  19. "Clarke Joins The Bantams". Bradford City AFC. 28 July 2015.
  20. "Anderson Arrives!". Bradford City AFC. 1 August 2015. Retrieved 1 August 2015.
  21. "City Add Cracknell To Their Squad". Bradford City AFC. 6 August 2015. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
  22. "City Sign Up Leigh". Bradford City AFC. 6 August 2015. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
  23. "Brad Jones: Bradford City sign ex-Liverpool goalkeeper". BBC Sport. 17 August 2015. Retrieved 17 August 2015.
  24. "City Sign Cole". Bradford City AFC. 28 August 2015. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
  25. "City Sign Proctor". BBC Sport. 1 February 2016. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
  26. "Defender Leaves The Bantams". Bradford City AFC. 30 June 2015.
  27. "Matt Dolan: Yeovil Town sign midfielder". BBC Sport. 17 June 2015.
  28. "Dolan To Leave The Bantams". Bradford City AFC. 15 May 2015.
  29. "Duo To Leave The Bantams". Bradford City AFC. 22 May 2015.
  30. "Kennedy Leaves The Bantams". Bradford City AFC. 19 May 2015.
  31. "Aaron Mclean: Barnet sign striker after Bradford City exit". BBC Sport. 19 August 2015. Retrieved 19 August 2015.
  32. "Aaron McLean To Leave City". Bradford City AFC. 5 June 2015.
  33. "Swans complete McBurnie signing". Swansea City. 13 July 2015.
  34. "Mark Yeates: Oldham Athletic bring in former Bradford winger". BBC Sport. 25 August 2015. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
  35. "Fleetwood Sign Cole". BBC Sport. 22 January 2016. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
  36. "Chesterfield Sign Liddle". BBC Sport. 1 February 2016. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
  37. "James Arrives On Loan". Bradford City AFC. 10 July 2015.
  38. "City Sign West Ham Defender On Loan". Bradford City AFC. 20 August 2015. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
  39. "Evans Arrives At City". Bradford City AFC. 20 August 2015. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
  40. "Proctor Joins City". BBC Sport. 22 January 2016. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
  41. "Thomas Joins City". BBC Sport. 29 January 2016. Retrieved 31 January 2016.
  42. "Sheehan Rejoins Notts County On Loan". Bradford City AFC. 25 September 2015. Retrieved 27 September 2015.
  43. "Lewis Joins Up With Farsley Celtic". Bradford City AFC. 26 September 2015. Retrieved 27 September 2015.
  44. "Sheehan Joins Luton On Loan". BBC Sport. 22 January 2016. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.