The Albanian Cup ( sq, Kupa e Shqipërisë) is the main "knockout" competition in Albanian football. The competition started in 1939 as Kupa e Mbretit (

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:"The King's Cup"). Just after a year the cup was suspended as the Second World War started. It started again in 1948 as "Kupa e Republikes" (

: "Republic Cup") and from 1991 as "Kupa e Shqipërisë" (Albanian Cup). Today it is the second most important competition in

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after the

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. The winners of the Cup automatically earn the right to participate in the 1st qualifying round of the

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Finals results

Performances by club

Appearances

''At least 20 Cup appearances.''

References

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External links

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Recurring sporting events established in 1939 1939 establishments in Albania

Finals results

Performances by club

Appearances

See also

References

External links