The 2015–16 season is Hartlepool United's 107th year in existence and their third consecutive season in League Two. Along with competing in League Two, the club will also participate in the FA Cup, League Cup and League Trophy. The season covers the period from 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016.
Players
First-team squad
Transfers Transfers in Date Position Player From Fee Ref 20 May 2015 FW Rakish Bingham Mansfield Town Free 28 May 2015 FW Rhys Oates Barnsley Free 1 June 2015 DF Carl Magnay Grimsby Town Free 8 June 2015 DF Harry Worley Stevenage Free 12 June 2015 DF Jake Carroll Huddersfield Town Free 15 June 2015 GK Trevor Carson Cheltenham Town Undisclosed 27 June 2015 FW Billy Paynter Carlisle United Free 6 July 2015 MF Kudus Oyenuga Dundee United Free 10 July 2015 GK Adam Bartlett Gateshead Free 13 July 2015 GK Peter Denton Rotherham United Free 12 January 2016 MF Nathan Thomas Mansfield Town Undisclosed 1 February 2016 MF Josh Laurent Brentford Free 3 March 2016 DF Rob Jones Doncaster Rovers Free
Loans in Date Position Player From End date Ref 20 August 2015 DF Andrew Boyce Scunthorpe United 22 October 2015 10 September 2015 DF Brad Halliday Middlesbrough 10 October 2015 14 October 2015 DF Luke Hendrie Burnley 31 October 2015 16 October 2015 MF Jason Banton Wycombe Wanderers 16 November 2015 17 October 2015 DF Magnus Okuonghae Luton Town 17 November 2015 4 November 2015 DF Adam Jackson Middlesbrough 1 June 2016 6 November 2015 MF Jake Gray Crystal Palace 1 June 2016 13 November 2015 FW Mikael Mandron Sunderland 31 December 2015 13 November 2015 MF Kal Naismith Portsmouth 3 January 2016 17 January 2016 FW Ellis Harrison Bristol Rovers 20 February 2016 1 February 2016 FW Luke James Peterborough United 1 June 2016
Transfers out Date Position Name To Fee Ref 16 June 2015 DF Darren Holden Ross County Free 17 June 2015 MF Jack Compton Yeovil Town Free 18 June 2015 MF Jonathan Franks Ross County Free 23 June 2015 GK Scott Flinders York City Free 10 July 2015 FW Marlon Harewood Nuneaton Town Free 24 July 2015 GK Jon Maxted Forest Green Rovers Free 7 August 2015 DF Neil Austin Shaw Lane Aquaforce Free 10 September 2015 DF Stuart Parnaby Retired 17 October 2015 MF Tommy Miller Halifax Town Free
Loans out Date Position Player To End date Ref 9 October 2015 GK Peter Denton Bedlington Terriers 19 February 2016 15 October 2015 MF Kieran Green Frickley Athletic 15 November 2015 20 October 2015 MF Lewis Hawkins Spennymoor Town 7 January 2016 23 October 2015 DF Josh Nearney Whitby Town 23 November 2015 26 November 2015 MF Ebby Nelson-Addy Worcester City 7 January 2016 23 March 2016 FW Scott Fenwick Tranmere Rovers 19 April 2016
Competitions Pre-season friendlies On 27 May 2015, Hartlepool United announced their first pre-season friendly against Chesterfield. On 11 June 2015, Hartlepool United announced another three pre-season matches. A day later, Hartlepool United confirmed a further four friendlies.
League Two
League table
Results summary
Results by matchday
Matches On 17 June 2015, the fixtures for the forthcoming season were announced.
FA Cup On 26 October 2015, the first round draw was made, Hartlepool United were drawn at home against Cheltenham Town.
League Cup On 16 June 2015, the first round draw was made, Hartlepool United were drawn away against Fleetwood Town.
Football League Trophy On 8 August 2015, the draw for the first round of the Football League Trophy was drawn by Toni Duggan and Alex Scott live on Soccer AM.
Squad statistics Appearances and goals
Goalscorers RankNameLeague TwoFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal1 Billy Paynter 14 0 1 0 152 Scott Fenwick 4 1 0 1 6 Jake Gray 5 1 0 0 63 Nathan Thomas 5 0 0 0 54 Rakish Bingham 4 0 0 0 45 Adam Jackson 3 0 0 0 3 Rhys Oates 2 1 0 0 3 Michael Woods 3 0 0 0 36 Lewis Hawkins 2 0 0 0 2 Kudus Oyenuga 1 1 0 0 27 Jake Carroll 1 0 0 0 1 Scott Harrison 1 0 0 0 1 Luke James 1 0 0 0 1 Carl Magnay 1 0 0 0 1 Mikael Mandron 0 1 0 0 1 Brad Walker 1 0 0 0 1
Clean Sheets RankNameLeague TwoFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal1 Trevor Carson 7 2 0 0 92 Adam Bartlett 3 0 1 0 4
Penalties Date Name Opposition Scored?29 August 2015Billy PaynterCarlisle United12 September 2015Rakish BinghamExeter City15 November 2015Kudus OyenugaLeyton Orient4 December 2015Rhys OatesSalford City19 December 2015Scott FenwickPlymouth Argyle13 February 2016Billy PaynterYeovil Town12 March 2016Billy PaynterDagenham and Redbridge2 April 2016Billy PaynterMansfield Town2 April 2016Billy PaynterMansfield Town9 April 2016Luke JamesMorecambe
Suspensions Date Incurred Name Games Missed Reason5 September 2015Carl Magnay3 (vs. Wycombe Wanderers)26 September 2015Michael Woods12 October 2015Carl Magnay6Spitting at a spectator 24 October 2015Scott Harrison3 (vs. Crawley Town)
Awards Club Awards On 4 May 2016, Hartlepool United held their annual club awards night at The Grand Hotel, Hartlepool. Award WinnerPlayers Player Of The YearTrevor CarsonFans Player Of The YearTrevor CarsonYoung Player Of The YearAdam JacksonAway Player Of The YearBilly PaynterCommunity Player Of The YearTrevor CarsonGoal Of The SeasonLewis Hawkins vs BarnetKen Johnson TrophySam Collins
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