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knockout tournament. This competition began on 9 September 2017. The winners of the cup will earn a spot in the 2018–19 Europa League and would begin play in the

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are the defending champions after winning the previous season's Luxembourg Cup by defeating Fola Esch in the final by a score of 4–1.

Format

This season's Cup will be a single elimination knockout tournament contested between 104 clubs. Matches which are level after regulation will advance to extra time and then to penalties to determine a winner.

Preliminary round

Four preliminary round matches were played.

First round

Thirty-six first round matches were played 9–10 September 2017.

Second round

Thirty-two second round matches were played 21–24 September 2017. The second round draw was held 11 September 2017.

Third round

Sixteen third round matches were played 27 and 29 October 2017. The third round draw was held on 2 October 2017.

Fourth round

Eight fourth round matches were played on 25 March 2018 and 4 April 2018. The fourth round draw was held on 30 October 2017.

Quarter–finals

Four quarter–final matches were played on 18 April 2018. The quarter–final round draw was held on 5 April 2018.

Semi–finals

The semi–final matches are scheduled to be played on 9 May 2018. The semi–final round draw was held on 20 April 2018.

Final

References

External links

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