2015–16 Southend United F.C. season

Southend United
2015–16 season
Chairman Ron Martin
Manager Phil Brown
Stadium Roots Hall
League Cup 1st round
(knocked out by Brighton & Hove Albion)

The 2015–16 season was Southend United's 110th year in existence and their first season back in League One after gaining promotion the previous season.[1] Along with competing in League One, the club also participated in the FA Cup, League Cup and Football League Trophy. The season covers the period from 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016.

Transfers

Transfers in

Date from Position Nationality Name From Fee Ref.
2 July 2015CFRepublic of IrelandDave MooneyLeyton OrientFree transfer[2]
3 July 2015LMEnglandAnthony WordsworthIpswich TownFree transfer[3]
1 August 2015CFRepublic of IrelandNoel HuntIpswich TownFree transfer[4]
28 August 2015LMRepublic of IrelandStephen McLaughlinNottingham ForestUndisclosed[5]
1 September 2015RBEnglandLuke O'NeillBurnleyFree transfer[6]
11 September 2015LBCyprusHarry KyprianouWatfordFree transfer[7]

Transfers out

Date from Position Nationality Name To Fee Ref.
1 July 2015CBEnglandJosh BantonFree AgentReleased[8]
1 July 2015CFEnglandLee BarnardCrawley Town [lower-alpha 1]Free transfer[8]
1 July 2015MFEnglandEllis BrownFree AgentReleased[8]
1 July 2015CMRepublic of IrelandConor CliffordFree AgentReleased[8]
1 July 2015CFRepublic of IrelandBarry CorrCambridge UnitedFree transfer[10]
1 July 2015LBEnglandKane FarrellFree AgentReleased[8]
1 July 2015CBDenmarkMads IbenfeldtFree AgentReleased[8]
1 July 2015GKEnglandPaul SmithFree AgentReleased[8]
30 July 2015LBEnglandCameron JohnWolverhampton WanderersUndisclosed[11]
  1. Following Barnard's release he joined Crawley Town.[9]

Loans in

Date from Position Nationality Name From Date until Ref.
8 August 2015CFEnglandJoe PigottCharlton Athletic2 January 2016[12]
22 August 2015RBEnglandLuke O'NeillBurnley1 September 2015[lower-alpha 1][13]
28 August 2015DMRepublic of IrelandGlen ReaBrighton & Hove Albion2 January 2016[14]
22 January 2016MFFinlandGlen KamaraArsenalEnd of Season.[15]
  1. On 1 September 2015, O'Neill made is loan move into a permanent move.[6]

Competitions

Pre-season friendlies

On 3 June 2015, Southend United announced their first confirmed pre-season friendly against Charlton Athletic.[16] On 8 June 2015, a friendly against West Ham United.[17] On 11 June 2015, a further two friendlies were announced.[18] Also a trip to Dagenham & Redbridge was confirmed.[19]

League One

League table

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
12 Port Vale 46 18 11 17 56 58 2 65
13 Peterborough United 46 19 6 21 82 73 +9 63
14 Southend United 46 16 11 19 58 64 6 59
15 Swindon Town 46 16 11 19 64 71 7 59
16 Bury[lower-alpha 1] 46 16 12 18 56 73 17 57
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
Notes:
  1. Bury were deducted 3 points for playing the unregistered Callum Styles against Southend United on 8 May.[20]

Result by matchday

Matchday12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637383940414243444546
GroundAHAHAHHAHA
ResultDLDLDWLWWW
Position14212021201620171310

Updated to match(es) played on 1 October 2015. Source: Statto.com
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

Matches

On 17 June 2015, the fixtures for the forthcoming season were announced.[21]

FA Cup

On 26th Oct 2015, in the clubhouse of Thackley Juniors FC in West Yorkshire, Southend United were drawn away against Scunthorpe United, to create an earlier travel date to Glanford Park.

League Cup

On 16 June 2015, the first round draw was made, Southend United were drawn at home against Brighton & Hove Albion.[22]

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. Southend will travel to Crawley Town.[23]

References

  1. "History". Statto.
  2. "Striker agrees two-year deal with the Blues". Southend United FC. 2 July 2015.
  3. "Midfielder pens a two-year deal with the Blues". Southend United FC. 3 July 2015.
  4. "Breaking News: Noel Hunt joins Southend United". Southend United FC. 1 August 2015. Retrieved 1 August 2015.
  5. "News: Southend United sign Stephen McLaughlin from Nottingham Forest". Southend United FC. 28 August 2015. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
  6. 1 2 "News: Luke O'Neill signs permanent deal with Southend United". Southend United FC. 1 September 2015. Retrieved 1 September 2015.
  7. "News: Blues sign Harry Kyprianou". Southend United FC. 11 September 2015. Retrieved 11 September 2015.
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "News: Retained list announced following conclusion of 2014-15 season". Southend United FC. 3 June 2015.
  9. "Crawley sign Barnard and Deacon". The Argus. 27 July 2015.
  10. "Cambridge sign Southend's Corr". BBC Sport. 2 June 2015.
  11. "Youth: Cameron John joins Wolverhampton Wanderers". Southend United FC. 30 July 2015.
  12. "Breaking News: Joe Pigott makes return to Blues". Southend United FC. 8 August 2015. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
  13. "News: Luke O'Neill signs on loan from Burnley". Southend United FC. 22 August 2015. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
  14. "News: Southend United sign Glen Rea on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion". Southend United FC. 28 August 2015. Retrieved 30 August 2015.
  15. "Southend United sign Arsenal's Glen Kamara on loan". Southend United FC. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
  16. "Pre-Season Friendly: Charlton Athletic to visit Roots Hall in July". Southend United FC. 3 June 2015.
  17. "Pre-Season Friendly: West Ham United to visit Roots Hall". Southend United FC. 8 June 2015.
  18. "News: Two more friendlies announced". Southend United FC. 11 June 2015.
  19. "Pre-season Friendly: Blues head to Dagenham & Redbridge in July". Southend United FC. 11 June 2015.
  20. "EFL Statement: Bury deducted 3 points for fielding ineligible player". EFL. 1 July 2016. Retrieved 1 July 2016.
  21. "A more detailed look ahead to the Blues' season in League 1". Southend United FC. 17 June 2015.
  22. "Capital One Cup 2015/16 Round 1 Draw". Capital One Cup. 16 June 2015. Archived from the original on 2015-06-17. Retrieved 2015-06-16.
  23. "Johnstone's Paint Trophy Round 2 draw". Football League. 5 September 2015. Retrieved 7 September 2015.
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