2015–16 Football League Trophy
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. It was the last tournament to take place before the introduction of Category 1 Academy teams and an initial group stage before the knockout rounds. 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. First round. Northern section. North West. Byes: Blackpool, Crewe Alexandra, Fleetwood Town, Wigan Athletic North East. Byes: Bradford City, Chesterfield, Rochdale, York City Southern section. South West. Byes: Bristol Rovers, Coventry City, Oxford United, Wycombe Wanderers South East. Byes: Crawley Town, Gillingham, Southend United, Stevenage