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The Conference League Cup 2007–08, known as the Setanta Shield 2007–08 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 and Diamonds on penalties in the final.
Contents
First round
The First Round was contested by 24 teams from the Northern and Southern Divisions, and divided into a Northern and Southern section. Matches were played in the week commencing 1 October 2007.
Second round
The Second Round will be contested by the 12 winners of the previous round, plus the remaining 20 members of the lower Conference Divisions. Matches will be played in the week commencing 12 November 2007.
Third round
The Third Round will be contested by the 16 winners of the previous round. Matches will be played in the week commencing 3 December 2007.
Fourth round
The 24 Blue Square Premier teams join the eight winners from the previous round. Matches will be played in the week commencing 22 December 2007.
Fifth round
Matches will be played in the week commencing 4 February 2008.
Quarter-finals
Matches will be played in the week commencing 26 February 2008.
Semi-finals
Matches will be played in the week commencing 18 March 2008.
Final
3 April 2008