2015–16 Fleetwood Town F.C. season explained

Club:Fleetwood Town F.C.
Season:2015–16
Manager:
(till 30 September)
Chris Lucketti
(30 September – 6 October)
Steven Pressley
(from 6 October)
Stadium:Highbury Stadium
League:League One
League Result:19th
Cup1:FA Cup
Cup2:League Cup
Cup3:JP Trophy
Cup3 Result:Semifinal
League Topscorer:Bobby Grant (9)
Season Topscorer:Bobby Grant (10)
Highest Attendance:5,123 vs. Blackpool
Lowest Attendance:2,134 vs. Peterborough United
Prevseason:2014–15
Nextseason:2016–17
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The 2015–16 season was Fleetwood Town's 108th season in their history and second consecutive season in League One.[1] Along with League One, the club also competed in the FA Cup, League Cup and JP Trophy. The season covered the period from 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016, with competitive matches played between August and May.

Squad

Out on loan

Transfers

Transfers in

Date fromPositionNationalityNameFromFeeRef.
1 July 2015LBAmari'i BellBirmingham CityFree transfer[2]
1 July 2015FWEddie DsanePreston North EndUndisclosed[3]
1 July 2015FWDeclan McManusAberdeenFree transfer[4]
1 July 2015MFJimmy RyanChesterfieldFree transfer[5]
1 July 2015FWVamara SanogoMetzFree transfer[6]
8 July 2015MFEggert JónssonVestsjællandFree transfer[7]
22 July 2015LWLyle Della-VerdeFulhamFree transfer[8]
22 July 2015MFBobby GrantBlackpoolFree transfer[9]
28 August 2015DFVictor NirennoldFree agentFree transfer[10]
3 October 2015GKAleksandar GogićNike AcademyFree transfer
11 January 2016DFJoe DavisLeicester CityUndisclosed[11]
22 January 2016FWDevante ColeBradford CityUndisclosed[12]
3 February 2016DFMarcus NilssonKalmarFree Transfer[13]
12 February 2016FWShola AmeobiBolton WanderersFree Transfer,[14]
5 March 2016MFThomas GrantFalkirkFree transfer[15]

Loans in

Date fromPositionNationalityNameFromDate untilRef.
23 September 2015DFRichard WoodRotherham United24 October 2015[16]
3 October 2015DFDionatan TeixeiraStoke City2 January 2016[17] [18]
3 October 2015DFJoe DavisLeicester City11 January 2016[19]
11 November 2015 FWDavid HenenEverton13 December 2016[20]
11 November 2015 MFTarique FosuReading2 January 2016[21]
21 January 2016 FWAlex KiwomyaChelsea20 February 2016[22]
16 February 2016 FWWes BurnsBristol CityEnd of season [23]
18 February 2016 DFBob HarrisSheffield UnitedEnd of season[24]
18 March 2016 MFStefan ScougallSheffield United15 April 2016[25]

Loans out

Date fromPositionNationalityNameToDate untilRef.
21 September 2015MFAkil WrightAFC Fylde20 October 2015[26]
21 October 2015DFMax CartwrightChorley21 November 2015[27]
21 October 2015GKJoe TaylorSilsden
31 December 2015FWDeclan McManusGreenock MortonEnd of season[28]
22 January 2016FWJamie ProctorBradford City1 February 2016[29]
11 March 2016FWJamille MattPlymouth Argyle11 April 2016[30]
11 March 2016GKBrendan MooreTorquay United11 April 2016[31]

Transfers out

Date fromPositionNationalityNameToFeeRef.
1 July 2015 LB Joe Burgess Free agent Released
1 July 2015 LB Free agent Released [32]
1 July 2015 GK Free transfer [33]
1 July 2015 CB Tom Davies Free transfer [34]
1 July 2015 LM Josh Green Free agent Released
1 July 2015 CB Tranmere Rovers Free transfer
1 July 2015 LM Free transfer
1 July 2015 CF Free transfer
1 July 2015 DM Free transfer
1 July 2015 LB Free agent Released
1 July 2015 CB Free transfer
1 July 2015 CM Free transfer
1 July 2015 GK Free transfer
1 July 2015 CM Andre Street Free agent Released
1 July 2015 DM Richard Wright Free agent Released
28 July 2015 RW Free transfer [35]
1 February 2016 MF Free agent Released [36]
1 February 2016 FW Free agent Released [37]
1 February 2016 FW Eddie Dsane Free agent Released [38]

Pre-season friendlies

On 15 May 2015, Fleetwood Town announced they would travel to Germany as part of their pre-season schedule. They will play two matches during the week in Cologne, which one is against Borussia Dortmund B.[39] A second friendly was confirmed on 6 June 2015, against Kilmarnock and a third against AFC Fylde.[40] On 10 June 2015, it was announced Spanish side Getafe will visit on 31 July 2015.[41] A day later they confirmed their second fixture during their time in Germany.[42] On 12 June 2015, Fleetwood Town announced they will host Burnley on 28 July 2015.[43]

Competitions

League One

See main article: 2015–16 Football League One.

Matches

On 17 June 2015, the fixtures for the forthcoming season were announced.[44]

League Cup

See main article: 2015–16 Football League Cup. On 16 June 2015, the first round draw was made, Fleetwood Town were drawn at home against Hartlepool United.[45]

Football League Trophy

See 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. Fleetwood are to host Shrewsbury Town.[46]

FA Cup

See main article: 2015–16 FA Cup.

Lancashire Senior Cup

On the Lancashire FA website the first round details were announced, Southport will face Fleetwood Town.[47]

Squad statistics

Appearances and goals

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Goal scorers

[48]

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1 FW14Bobby Grant80019
2 FW22Ashley Hunter50027
3 FW23David Ball40015
4 FW9 Jamie Proctor40004
5 MF18Antoni Sarcevic30003
FW10Jamille Matt30003
FW11Wes Burns30003
MF8 Jimmy Ryan20013
9 MF12Tyler Hornby-Forbes20002
MF5 Eggert Jónsson20002
Own goal10012
12FW17Declan McManus10001
DF2 Conor McLaughlin10001
FW45David Henen10001
MF39Tarique Fosu10001
FW9 Shola Ameobi10001
DF31Marcus Nilsson10001
Total4300649

Disciplinary record

PositionNationNumberNameChampionshipFA CupLeague CupLeague Trophy Total
1 GKChris Maxwell4000000040
2 DFConor McLaughlin3000000030
3 DFDanny Andrew1000100020
4 DFStephen Jordan2000000020
5 MFEggert Jónsson8100001091
6 DFNathan Pond4000000040
7 DFAmari'i Bell3000000030
8 MFJimmy Ryan8000001090
9 FWJamie Proctor1000000010
9 FWShola Ameobi1000000010
10FWJamille Matt2010000030
12MFTyler Hornby-Forbes1000000010
14FWBobby Grant3100001041
15DFVictor Nirennold2000000020
17FWDeclan McManus1000000010
18MFAntoni Sarcevic4000101060
22FWAshley Hunter1000000010
27MFNick Haughton2100001031
31DFMarcus Nilsson3000000030
44FWDevante Cole1000000010
46DFDionatan Teixeira0000001010
47DFJoe Davis4010001060
Total593202070703

Notes

The match between Fleetwood Town and Walsall on 12 December 2015, was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.[49] The match between Colchester United and Fleetwood Town on 16 January 2016, was postponed due to a frozen pitch.[50] The rearranged match between Fleetwood Town and Walsall set for 26 January 2016, was again postponed due to a waterlogged pitch,[51] with the match being rescheduled for 15 March 2016.[52]

Notes and References

  1. News: History . Statto . 20 April 2015 . 27 April 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150427143053/http://www.statto.com/football/teams/fleetwood-town/history . dead .
  2. News: Fleetwood Town swoop for Bell . Fleetwood Town FC . 20 May 2015.
  3. News: Eddie Dsane makes it number four for the Cods! . Fleetwood Town FC . 23 May 2015.
  4. News: Striker Declan McManus agrees to join Fleetwood Town . Fleetwood Town FC . 15 May 2015.
  5. News: Midfielder Jimmy Ryan joins Fleetwood Town ahead of 2015/16 season . Fleetwood Town FC . 17 June 2015.
  6. News: Fleetwood Town sign French striker Sanogo . Fleetwood Town FC . 22 May 2015.
  7. News: Icelandic international Eggert Jónsson signs for Fleetwood Town FC . Fleetwood Town FC . 8 July 2015.
  8. News: Town secure signing of highly-rated Della Verde . Fleetwood Town FC . 22 July 2015.
  9. News: Bobby Grant puts pen to paper at Fleetwood Town . Fleetwood Town FC . 22 July 2015.
  10. News: Fleetwood Town complete signing of French defender . Fleetwood Town FC . 28 August 2015 . 28 August 2015.
  11. News: Joe Davis: Leicester defender joins Fleetwood on permanent deal. 11 January 2016. BBC Sport. 11 January 2016.
  12. Web site: Fleetwood: Bradford's Devante Cole signs as Jamie Proctor exits. 22 January 2016. 23 January 2016. BBC Sport.
  13. Web site: Marcus Nilsson: Fleetwood Town sign Swedish defender. bbc.co.uk. BBC Sport. 15 February 2016. 3 February 2016.
  14. Web site: Shola Ameobi joins Fleetwood Town FC!. Fleetwood Town F.C.. 10 February 2016.
  15. News: Town sign midfielder Thomas Grant until the end of the season. Fleetwood Town FC . 16 March 2016. 5 March 2016.
  16. News: Town sign defender Wood on loan deal from Rotherham . Fleetwood Town FC . 23 September 2015 . 24 September 2015.
  17. Web site: Trio added to Town's ranks ahead of Scunthopre cl. Fleetwood Town. 3 October 2015.
  18. Web site: Teixeira extends loan deal at Highbury. fleetwoodtownfc.com/. Fleetwood Town F.C.. 12 November 2015. 27 October 2015.
  19. Web site: Joe Davis extends his loan for a further month. fleetwoodtownfc.com/. Fleetwood Town F.C.. 12 November 2015. 3 November 2015.
  20. Web site: Town sign Premier League attacker Henen on one month loan. fleetwoodtownfc.com/. Fleetwood Town F.C.. 12 November 2015. 11 November 2015.
  21. Web site: Fosu agrees loan move from Reading. fleetwoodtownfc.com/. Fleetwood Town F.C.. 12 November 2015. 11 November 2015.
  22. Web site: Chelsea forward joins Fleetwood Town on loan. fleetwoodtownfc.com/. Fleetwood Town F.C.. 22 January 2016. 21 January 2016.
  23. Web site: Town sign striker Wes Burns on loan from Bristol City. fleetwoodtownfc.com/. Fleetwood Town F.C.. 21 February 2016. 16 February 2016.
  24. Web site: Harris joins Fleetwood Town until the end of the season. Fleetwood Town F.C.. 21 February 2016. 18 February 2016.
  25. Web site: Stefan Scougall: Fleetwood Town sign Sheffield United midfielder on loan. BBC Sport. 21 March 2016. 18 March 2016.
  26. News: Akil Wright loaned to AFC Fylde . Fleetwood Town FC . 21 September 2015 . 24 September 2015.
  27. Web site: Cartwright joins Magpies on loan. fleetwoodtownfc.com/. Fleetwood Town F.C.. 12 November 2015. 21 October 2015.
  28. Web site: EXCLUSIVE: Ton in sensational striker swoop. www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk. Greenock Telegraph. 22 January 2016. 31 December 2015.
  29. Web site: Jamie Proctor joins Bradford City on loan for a month. www.fleetwoodtownfc.com. Fleetwood Town F.C.. 1 February 2016. 22 January 2016.
  30. Web site: Jamille Matt: Striker joins Plymouth Argyle on 28-day loan from Fleetwood. bbc.co.uk. BBC Sport. 16 March 2016. 11 March 2016.
  31. Web site: Brendan Moore: Torquay United sign Fleetwood Town goalkeeper on loan. bbc.co.uk. BBC Sport. 16 March 2016. 11 March 2016.
  32. News: Fleetwood release 14 players . Sky Sports . 7 May 2015.
  33. News: Goalkeeper Scott Davies joins Tranmere Rovers . Fleetwood Town FC . 30 June 2015.
  34. News: Accrington sign defender Davies . BBC Sport . 26 May 2015.
  35. News: Portsmouth: Gareth Evans agrees one-year contract . BBC Sport . 28 July 2015.
  36. Web site: Lyle Della-Verde departs Highbury. www.fleetwoodtownfc.com. Fleetwood Town F.C.. 2 February 2016. 1 February 2016.
  37. Web site: Jamie Proctor leaves Fleetwood Town. www.fleetwoodtownfc.com. Fleetwood Town F.C.. 2 February 2016. 1 February 2016.
  38. Web site: Eddie D'sane leaves Fleetwood Town. www.fleetwoodtownfc.com. Fleetwood Town F.C.. 2 February 2016. 1 February 2016.
  39. News: Fleetwood Town jet off to Germany in July . Fleetwood Town FC . 15 May 2015.
  40. News: Cod Army face a trip to Kilmarnock . Fleetwood Town FC . 6 June 2015.
  41. News: Cod Army to take on La Liga side Getafe at Highbury . Fleetwood Town FC . 10 June 2015.
  42. News: Alemannia Aachen confirmed as friendly opponents . Fleetwood Town FC . 11 June 2015.
  43. News: Burnley to visit Highbury for the first ever time . Fleetwood Town FC . 12 June 2015.
  44. News: Fleetwood Town's key dates for the 2015/16 League One season . Fleetwood Town FC . 17 June 2015.
  45. News: Capital One Cup 2015/16 Round 1 Draw . Capital One Cup . 16 June 2015 . 2015-06-16 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150617124706/http://www.capitalonecup.co.uk/news/article/capital-one-cup-201516-round-1-draw-2494383.aspx . 2015-06-17 . dead .
  46. News: Johnstone’s Paint Trophy Round 2 draw . Football League . 5 September 2015 . 7 September 2015.
  47. News: LFA fixtures – first round . Lancashire FA . August 2015 . 3 September 2015.
  48. Web site: Reading F.C. top scorers . BBC Sport . 1 April 2013.
  49. Web site: Fleetwood - Walsall. www.bbc.co.uk/. BBC Sport. 14 December 2015. 12 December 2015.
  50. Web site: Colchester United - Fleetwood. www.bbc.co.uk/. BBC Sport. 18 January 2016. 16 January 2016.
  51. Web site: Walsall game postponed due to waterlogged pitch. www.fleetwoodtownfc.com. Fleetwood Town. 1 February 2016. 27 January 2016.
  52. Web site: League One match at home to Walsall re-arranged. www.fleetwoodtownfc.com. Fleetwood Town. 1 February 2016. 27 January 2016.

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