The 2015–16 season was Middlesbrough's seventh consecutive season in the Football League Championship in their 140th year in existence.[1] Along with the Championship, the club also competed in the FA Cup and Football League Cup. The season covers the period from 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016.
On 8 June 2015, Middlesbrough announced two friendlies against York City and Doncaster Rovers.[57] A trip to Barnsley on 29 July was later announced.[58] On 8 July, Boro announced Spanish side Getafe will visit a week prior to the opening game of the season.[59]
Source: BBC Sport Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored (C) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (P) Promoted Notes:
^Following Ledesma's release he joined Rotherham United.[16]
^Following Whitehead's release he joined Huddersfield Town.[17]
^Four teams play for one spot and promotion to the Premier League.