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 their first two group stage matches. Three victories in a row however saw Bengaluru FC qualify for the knockout stages. In the Round of 16 the club defeated Kitchee to qualify for the quarter-finals for the first time in club history. 26 different players represented the club in three competitions and there were 12 different goalscorers. Bengaluru FC's top goalscorer was Sunil Chhetri, who scored 9 goals in 20 games. This season was also the last that Bengaluru FC would be under their first coach Ashley Westwood. Westwood left the club after the season concluded. Bengaluru FC began 2014–15 season