The 1968–69 Football League Cup was the ninth season of the Football League Cup, a knockout competition for England's top 92 football clubs. The competition ended with the final on 15 March 1969. The final was contested by Third Division team

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and First Division side Arsenal at

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in London. Roger Smart gave Swindon a surprise lead in the first half but

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equalised for Arsenal in the 85th minute. In extra-time, Don Rogers scored twice for Swindon, leading them to a 3–1 victory.

Calendar

Of the 91 teams, 37 received a bye to the second round (teams ranked 1st–38th in the 1967–68 Football League, excluding Manchester United who did not compete) and the other 54 played in the first round. Semi-finals were two-legged.

First round

Ties

Replays

Second Replays

Third Replay

Second round

Ties

Replays

Third round

Ties

Replays

Fourth round

Ties

Replays

Fifth Round

Ties

Replay

Semi-finals

First Leg

Second Leg

Replay

Final

The final was held at

, London on 15 March 1969.

References

General

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Specific

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