2007–08 Conference League Cup

2007–08 Conference League Cup
Rushden & Diamonds fans after the full-time whistle of the final
Tournament details
CountryEngland
Wales
Teams68
Final positions
ChampionsAldershot Town (1st title)
Runners-upRushden & Diamonds

The 2007–08 Conference League Cup, known as the Setanta Shield for sponsorship reasons, was the inaugural season of the Conference League Cup competition after its resurrection by Conference sponsors Blue Square and competition sponsors Setanta. With the entrance of all Conference teams from every division, there were 68 entries into the tournament. The competition was won by Aldershot Town, who beat Rushden & Diamonds on penalties in the final.

Calendar

RoundDateMatchesClubsNew entries this roundPrize money
First Round1 October 20071268 → 5624£1,500
Second Round12 November 20071656 → 4020£2,000
Third Round3 December 2007840 → 32none£2,500
Fourth Round22 December 20071632 → 1624£2,500
Fifth Round4 February 2008816 → 8none£3,500
Quarter-finals26 February 200848 → 4none£5,000
Semi-finals11 March 200824 → 2none£5,500
Final3 April 200812 → 1none£12,000

First round

The first round was contested by 24 teams from the Northern and Southern Divisions, and divided into a Northern and Southern section.[1] Matches were played in the week commencing 1 October 2007.

Second round

The second round was contested by the 12 winners of the previous round, plus the remaining 20 members of the lower Conference Divisions.[2] Matches were played in the week commencing 12 November 2007.

Third round

The third round was contested by the 16 winners of the previous round.[1] Matches were played in the week commencing 3 December 2007.

Fourth round

The 24 Conference Premier teams joined the eight winners from the previous round.[2] Matches were played in the week commencing 22 December 2007.

Fifth round

Matches were played in the week commencing 4 February 2008.

Quarter-finals

Matches were played in the week commencing 26 February 2008.

Semi-finals

Matches were played in the week commencing 18 March 2008.

Final

Tie no Home team Score Away team Attendance
1 Aldershot Town 3–3 (aet) Rushden & Diamonds 3,718
Aldershot Town won 4–3 on penalties
Aldershot Town3–3 (a.e.t.)Rushden & Diamonds
Mendes 71'
Hudson 94'
Donnelly 107'		 Burgess 73'
Burgess 109'
Rankine 120+1'
Penalties
4–3
Attendance: 3,718

References

  1. 1 2 "Setanta Shield results 2007/08". BBC Sport. 2008-04-04. Retrieved 2026-08-04.
  2. 1 2 "Football Conference 2007-08". Football Club History Database. 2008-04-03. Retrieved 2026-08-04.
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