The 2015-16 campaign was a season of vital consolidation and defensive grit for Birmingham City, as the Blues, under the steady management of Gary Rowett, battled their way to a respectable 10th-place finish in the Championship. Tenth was the lowest league position the team occupied all season, highlighting a strong campaign built on consistency and resilience. Leading the charge was the dependable centre-forward Clayton Donaldson, whose 11 league goals proved vital, including an early-season hat-trick against Bristol City. It was a solid year that saw captain Michael Morrison play every minute of the league season and included a memorable 3-0 away victory over Derby County.