The 2015-16 campaign was a season of definitive cup glory and a memorable European journey for Melbourne Victory. Under the fiery command of manager Kevin Muscat, The Big V clinched the FFA Cup title, securing the club's first major piece of silverware for the season. Despite finishing a competitive 6th in the A-League, the side was anchored by the immense, goalscoring firepower of Besart Berisha, whose phenomenal 27 goals across all competitions (including 17 in the league) proved decisive. The season also featured a strong run to the AFC Champions League Round of 16 and a thrilling 3-2 victory in the Melbourne Derby, sealed by a dramatic late goal from Berisha in front of a record home crowd of 40,217, marking a defining chapter of cup success and top-flight challenge for the Big V faithful.