2015–16 Sydney FC season Mariners), when the club signed Matt Simon. The club then lost the services of talented Socceroos midfielder Terry Antonis when he was transferred to Greek powerhouse PAOK on 19 August 2015. On 25 August 2015, Sydney FC became the first club to utilise the "Mature Age Rookie" concept, signing Alex Mullen on a one-year deal. The club also announced the signing of veteran Sydney FC gloveman Ivan Necevski (who returned to club after a stint with New South Wales Premier League outfit Rockdale City Suns) alongside Sydney FC Youth captain, Jacob Tratt. Sydney FC began the regular season at home
2015–16 Bengaluru FC season deals each with extra season options. On 25 December 2015, Bengaluru signed Pune and Atlético de Kolkata goalkeeper, Amrinder Singh, on loan till the end of the season. After the season began, Bengaluru FC signed Irish midfielder Michael Collins to replace Josh Walker, who would be out for the whole season due to a knee injury. On 3 February 2016, Bengaluru FC further strengthened their goalkeeping roster by adding local player, Nikhil Bernard, from Royal Wahingdoh. Bengaluru FC played two friendlies during pre-season against the India U19 side. Bengaluru FC won both games 5–2, with Daniel Lalhlimpuia scoring a goal