The club ended the campaign in 14th position, one of their lowest finishes during the previous 25 years, having failed to compete for the play-offs.

Supporter unrest was strengthened further when Benik Afobe, who ended as the team's leading goalscorer, was sold during the January transfer window to Premier League Bournemouth.

[1] A total of 24 teams competed in the Football League Championship in the 2015–16 season.

The provisional fixture list was released on 17 June 2015, but was subject to change in the event of matches being selected for television coverage or police concerns.

[2] Source: Statto.com Key:  ‡ On loan from another club   * First appearance(s) for the clubCorrect as of end of season.