2015–16 Watford F.C. season


The 2015–16 season is Watford's 135th year in existence and first season back in the Premier League after gaining promotion the previous season. This season Watford participate in the Premier League, FA Cup and League Cup. The season covers the period from 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016.

Pre-season friendlies

On 14 May 2015, Watford announced they will travel to AFC Wimbledon on 11 July 2015 in a pre-season friendly. On 10 June 2015, a trip to Germany was confirmed. On 18 June 2015, the Hornets announced 2015 UEFA Europa League winners' Sevilla will visit on 1 August 2015. A day later a fifth pre-season friendly was confirmed against Cardiff City. On 1 July 2015, Watford announced they will kick pre-season off with a trip to St Albans City. On 10 July 2015, Hornets confirmed they will travel to Scotland to face Dundee United on 25 July 2015.

Competitions

Overall

Overview

Premier League

League table

Results summary

Results by matchday

Matches

On 17 June 2015, the fixtures for the forthcoming season were announced.

FA Cup

League Cup

Watford entered the competition in the second round and were drawn away to Preston North End.

Staff

Squad information and statistics

No. = Squad number
Pos = Playing position
P = Number of games played
G = Number of goals scored
= Yellow cards
GK = Goalkeeper
DF = Defender
MF = Midfielder
FW = Forward
= Red cards
Yth = Whether player went through Watford's youth system
Joined club = Year that player became a Watford first team player
Age = Current age
Loan player
Statistics correct as of 2 April 2016.

Non-playing staff

Information correct as of 24 May 2016.

Transfers

In

Out

Loans in

Loans out

Reserves and academy

Watford's academy in 2015–16 consists of 17 scholars:
In September 2014 and February 2015 respectively, strikers Ogo Obi and Michael Folivi signed agreements for one-year professional contracts to start at the end of their scholarships.