The 1971–72 Football League Cup was the 12th season of the

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, a knock-out competition for England's top 92

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clubs. The tournament started on 17 August 1971 and ended with the final at Wembley on 4 March 1972.

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won the tournament after defeating Chelsea in the final at

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, 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

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) and the other 56 played in the first round. Semi-finals were

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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

, London on 4 March 1972.

References

General

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Specific

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