2015–16 A-League

The 2015–16 A-League was the 39th season of top-flight soccer in Australia, and the 11th since the establishment of the A-League in 2004. Melbourne Victory were both the defending A-League Premiers and Champions. The regular season schedule was released on 29 June 2015. The season commenced on 8 October 2015 and concluded on 10 April 2016. The finals series commenced on 15 April 2016 and concluded with the 2016 Grand Final, held on 1 May 2016.

A-League
Season2015–16
Dates8 October 2015 – 1 May 2016
ChampionsAdelaide United (1st title)
PremiersAdelaide United (2nd title)
Champions LeagueAdelaide United
Western Sydney Wanderers
Brisbane Roar
Matches played135
Goals scored421 (3.12 per match)
Top goalscorerBruno Fornaroli
(25 goals)
Best goalkeeperThomas Sørensen
Biggest home winBrisbane Roar 50 Melbourne Victory
(12 March 2016)
Biggest away winNewcastle Jets 16 Perth Glory
(24 January 2016)
Highest scoringPerth Glory 63 Brisbane Roar
(20 February 2016)
Longest winning runWestern Sydney Wanderers (7 games)
Longest unbeaten runAdelaide United (14 games)
Longest winless runCentral Coast Mariners
Sydney FC (11 games)
Longest losing runCentral Coast Mariners (6 games)
Highest attendance40,539
Sydney FC vs. Western Sydney Wanderers
(24 October 2015)
Lowest attendance4,514
Central Coast Mariners vs. Melbourne City
(3 December 2015)
Average attendance12,309 ( 205)

The 2016 Grand Final took place on 1 May 2016, with Adelaide United claiming their first Championship with a 3–1 win against Western Sydney Wanderers.

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