The first day of the 2015–16 season welcomed back former League One sides Millwall, Shrewsbury Town, Southend United and Bury. The day saw all 24 sides competing in 12 matches which took place. New boys Burton Albion got off to a great start after a 2-1 win at home to Scunthorpe United. Former Championship sides Blackpool and Wigan Athletic could have had better starts after The Seasiders drew 2-2 with Colchester United and The Latics lost 2-0 to Coventry City. Burton Albion beat 10-man Scunthorpe to register a win in the first League One game in the club's history.