2007–08 Conference League Cup
The Conference League Cup 2007–08, known as the Setanta Shield 2007–08 for sponsorship reasons, was the inaugural season of the Conference League Cup competition after its resurrection by Conference sponsors Blue Square and competition sponsors Setanta. With the entrance of all Conference teams from every division, there were 68 entries into the tournament. The competition was won by Aldershot Town, who beat Rushden and Diamonds on penalties in the final.
First round
The First Round was contested by 24 teams from the Northern and Southern Divisions, and divided into a Northern and Southern section. Matches were played in the week commencing 1 October 2007.Southern Section
Second roundThe Second Round will be contested by the 12 winners of the previous round, plus the remaining 20 members of the lower Conference Divisions. Matches will be played in the week commencing 12 November 2007.Third roundThe Third Round will be contested by the 16 winners of the previous round. Matches will be played in the week commencing 3 December 2007.Fourth roundThe 24 Conference Premier teams join the eight winners from the previous round. Matches will be played in the week commencing 22 December 2007.Fifth roundMatches will be played in the week commencing 4 February 2008.Quarter-finalsMatches will be played in the week commencing 26 February 2008.Semi-finalsMatches will be played in the week commencing 18 March 2008.Final3 April 2008 |