2015–16 Football League Trophy
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 England
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| Teams | 48 | ||
| Defending champions | Bristol City | ||
| Champions | Barnsley | ||
| Runners-up | Oxford United | ||
| Matches played | 49 | ||
| Goals scored | 126 (2.57 per match) | ||
| Top goal scorer(s) |
Lee Gregory Kemar Roofe Jordy Hiwula (4 goals each) |
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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.
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.
Byes: Blackpool, Crewe Alexandra, Fleetwood Town, Wigan Athletic
Byes: Bradford City, Chesterfield, Rochdale, York City
Byes: Bristol Rovers, Coventry City, Oxford United, Wycombe Wanderers
Byes: Crawley Town, Gillingham, Southend United, Stevenage
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