1971–72 Football League Cup
The 1971–72 Football League Cup was the 12th season of the Football League Cup, a knock-out competition for England's top 92 football clubs. The tournament started on 17 August 1971 and ended with the final at Wembley on 4 March 1972. Stoke City won the tournament after defeating Chelsea in the final at Wembley Stadium, London. Entry for all football league clubs became compulsory this season. Calendar Of the 92 teams, 36 received a bye to the second round (teams ranked 1st–36th in the 1970–71 Football League) and the other 56 played in the first round. Semi-finals were two-legged. First round Ties Replays 2nd Replays Second round Ties Replays Third round Ties Replays Fourth round Ties Replays 2nd Replay Fifth Round Ties Semi-finals First leg Second leg Replay 2nd Replay Final The final was held at Wembley Stadium, London on 4 March 1972. References General Specific 1971–72 1971–72 domestic association football cups Lea Cup