Southern Professional Floodlit Cup
The Southern Professional Floodlit Cup was an
the Football League.[1]
Format
The competition operated on a straight knockout basis with all ties being decided over single matches, with replays if necessary. The final was played on the home ground of one of the competitors. From 1955–56 to 1958–59, there were four rounds including the final with an extra round in 1959–60 to accommodate the additional entrants.[2]
Participants
1955–56
Ten clubs competed:[3]
1956–57
Thirteen clubs competed:[4]
1957–58
Sixteen clubs competed:[5]
1958–59
Sixteen clubs competed:[6]
1959–60
Eighteen clubs competed:[7]
Orient, Portsmouth, Queens Park Rangers, Reading, Southampton, Southend United, Watford, West Ham United
List of finals
| Season | Winners | Runners-up | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955–56 | West Ham United | Aldershot | 2–1 |
| 1956–57 | Luton Town | Reading | 2–1 |
| 1957–58 | Portsmouth | Reading | 2–0 |
| 1958–59 | Arsenal | Crystal Palace | 2–0 |
| 1959–60 | Coventry City | West Ham United | 2–1 |
References
- ^ "The Southern Professional Floodlit Cup 1955-1960". footysphere. 22 September 2009. Retrieved 11 November 2012.
- ^ a b "Southern Professional Floodlit Cup". Football Club History Database. Retrieved 11 November 2012.
- ^ "Southern Professional Floodlit Cup: 1955–56". Football Club History Database. Retrieved 11 November 2012.
- ^ "Southern Professional Floodlit Cup: 1956–57". Football Club History Database. Retrieved 11 November 2012.
- ^ "Southern Professional Floodlit Cup: 1957–58". Football Club History Database. Retrieved 11 November 2012.
- ^ "Southern Professional Floodlit Cup: 1958–59". Football Club History Database. Retrieved 11 November 2012.
- ^ "Southern Professional Floodlit Cup: 1959–60". Football Club History Database. Retrieved 11 November 2012.