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The Football League War Cup was an English football tournament held during World War II, between 1939 and 1945. The final was played at Wembley Stadium.
It was first won by West Ham in June 1940 when they beat Blackburn Rovers 1-0 thanks to a 34th minute goal from Sam Small. Preston North End won the cup in 1941 and Wolves in 1942 beating Sunderland.
From 1942 the competition was split into north and south halves, with the winners of each section competing in a play-off.
Finals
| Year | Competition | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | War Cup | West Ham United vs Blackburn Rovers | 1-0 |
| 1941 | War Cup | Preston North End vs Arsenal | 1-1 |
| Replay | Preston North End vs Arsenal | 2-1 | |
| 1942 | War Cup | Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Sunderland | 2-2 |
| Replay | Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Sunderland | 4-1 | |
| 1943 | War Cup North | Blackpool vs Sheffield Wednesday | 2-2 |
| Replay | Blackpool vs Sheffield Wednesday | 2-1 | |
| War Cup South | Arsenal vs Charlton Athletic | 7-1 | |
| Play-off | Blackpool vs Arsenal | 4-2 | |
| 1944 | War Cup North 1st leg | Blackpool vs Aston Villa | 2-1 |
| War Cup North 2nd leg | Aston Villa vs Blackpool | 4-2 | |
| War Cup South | Charlton Athletic vs Chelsea | 3-1 | |
| Play-off | Aston Villa vs Charlton Athletic | 1-1* | |
| 1945 | War Cup North 1st leg | Bolton Wanderers vs Manchster United | 1-0 |
| War Cup North 2nd leg | Manchster United vs Bolton Wanderers | 2-2 | |
| War Cup South | Chelsea vs Millwall | 2-0 | |
| Play-off | Bolton Wanderers vs Chelsea | 2-1 |
"Football League War Cup"