2014–15 Football League Trophy
Country |
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Teams | 48 | ||
Defending champions | Peterborough United | ||
Champions | Bristol City | ||
Runners-up | Walsall | ||
Matches played | 49 | ||
Goals scored | 135 (2.76 per match) | ||
Top goal scorer(s) |
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The 2014–15 Football League Trophy, was the 31st season in the history of the competition. It is a knock-out tournament for English football clubs in League One and League Two, the third and fourth tiers of the English football.
In all, 48 clubs entered the competition. It was split into two sections, Northern and Southern, with the winners of each section contesting the final at Wembley Stadium. Peterborough United were the defending champions, but were eliminated in the first round by Leyton Orient.
Bristol City of League One won the competition for a record third time, defeating rival League One side Walsall by 2–0 in the final at Wembley.
First round
The draw for the first round took place on 16 August 2014.[1] Sixteen clubs were awarded a bye into the second round, and the remaining 32 clubs, including the holders, were divided into four geographical regions.[2] All ties were played during the week commencing 1 September 2014.
Northern section
1 September 2014 | Preston North End | 1–0 | Shrewsbury Town | Deepdale, Preston |
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19:45 | Hugill ![]() |
Report | Attendance: 4,029 Referee: Chris Kavanagh |
1 September 2014 | Accrington Stanley | 1–3 | Carlisle United | Crown Ground, Accrington |
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19:45 | Carver ![]() |
Report | Sweeney ![]() Dempsey ![]() Paynter ![]() |
Attendance: 818 Referee: Lee Collins |
1 September 2014 | Crewe Alexandra | 0–3 | Rochdale | Gresty Road, Crewe |
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19:45 | Report | Done ![]() Vincenti ![]() Andrew ![]() |
Attendance: 1,529 Referee: Scott Duncan |
1 September 2014 | Fleetwood Town | 1–3 | Morecambe | Highbury Stadium, Fleetwood |
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19:45 | Evans ![]() |
Report | Amond ![]() Redshaw ![]() |
Attendance: 2,045 Referee: Christopher Sarginson |
1 September 2014 | Oldham Athletic | 1–0 | Bradford City | Boundary Park, Oldham |
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19:45 | Bove ![]() |
Report | Attendance: 2,535 Referee: Scott Mathieson |
1 September 2014 | Barnsley | 2–0 | York City | Oakwell, Barnsley |
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19:45 | Cole ![]() Hemmings ![]() |
Report | Attendance: 4,218 Referee: Peter Bankes |
1 September 2014 | Scunthorpe United | 2–0 | Chesterfield | Glanford Park, Scunthorpe |
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19:45 | McAllister ![]() McSheffrey ![]() |
Report | Attendance: 2,004 Referee: Darren Handley |
1 September 2014 | Notts County | 2–0 | Mansfield Town | Meadow Lane, Nottingham |
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19:45 | Murray ![]() Cassidy ![]() |
Report | Attendance: 3,701 Referee: Mark Haywood |
- Byes
Bury, Port Vale, Tranmere Rovers, Walsall, Burton Albion, Doncaster Rovers, Hartlepool United, Sheffield United
Southern section
1 September 2014 | Wycombe Wanderers | 0–1 | Coventry City | Adams Park, High Wycombe |
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19:45 | Report | McQuoid ![]() |
Attendance: 1,685 Referee: Mick Russell |
23 September 2014 | Newport County | 1–2 | Swindon Town | Rodney Parade, Newport |
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19:45 | Klukowski ![]() |
Report | Obika ![]() Williams ![]() |
Attendance: 1,822 Referee: Pat Miller |
1 September 2014 | Yeovil Town | 1–3 | Portsmouth | Huish Park, Yeovil |
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19:45 | Ralph ![]() |
Report | Wallace ![]() Westcarr ![]() |
Attendance: 2,787 Referee: Kevin Johnson |
1 September 2014 | Cheltenham Town | 2–0 | Oxford United | Whaddon Road, Cheltenham |
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19:45 | Marquis ![]() Arthur ![]() |
Report | Attendance: 1,424 Referee: Brendan Malone |
1 September 2014 | Crawley Town | 2–0 | Cambridge United | Broadfield Stadium, Crawley |
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19:45 | Tait ![]() Banya ![]() |
Report | Attendance: 1,252 Referee: Gavin Ward |
1 September 2014 | Peterborough United | 2–3 | Leyton Orient | London Road Stadium, Peterborough |
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19:45 | Maddison ![]() James ![]() |
Report | Dagnall ![]() Pritchard ![]() |
Attendance: 3,149 Referee: Dean Whitestone |
1 September 2014 | A.F.C. Wimbledon | 2–2 (a.e.t.) (4–2 p) |
Southend United | Kingsmeadow, Kingston upon Thames |
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19:45 | Sainte-Luce ![]() Barrett ![]() |
Report | Payne ![]() |
Attendance: 1,495 Referee: Charles Breakspear |
Penalties | ||||
Nicholson ![]() Bulman ![]() Beere ![]() Tubbs ![]() |
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1 September 2014 | Stevenage | 0–1 | Gillingham | Broadhall Way, Stevenage |
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19:45 | Report | Norris ![]() |
Attendance: 1,613 Referee: Darren Deadman |
- Byes
Bristol City, Exeter City, Northampton Town, Plymouth Argyle, Colchester United, Dagenham & Redbridge, Luton Town, Milton Keynes Dons.
Second round
The draw for the second round took place on 6 September 2014 on Sky Sports show Soccer AM.[1] The sixteen clubs that received a bye joined the 16 winners from the first round and were divided into two geographical regions.[3] All ties were played during the week commencing 6 October 2014.
Northern section
7 October 2014 | Oldham Athletic | 2–2 (a.e.t.) (4–2 p) |
Barnsley | Boundary Park, Oldham |
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19:45 | Poleon ![]() Philliskirk ![]() |
Report | Berry ![]() Winnall ![]() |
Attendance: 2,502 Referee: Gary Sutton |
Penalties | ||||
Philliskirk ![]() Kelly ![]() Jones ![]() Wilkinson ![]() Turner ![]() |
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7 October 2014 | Scunthorpe United | 1–2 | Notts County | Glanford Park, Scunthorpe |
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19:45 | Madden ![]() |
Report | McLaughlin ![]() Murray ![]() |
Attendance: 1,509 Referee: Andy Haines |
7 October 2014 | Hartlepool United | 1–2 | Sheffield United | Victoria Park, Hartlepool |
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19:45 | Duckworth ![]() |
Report | Baxter ![]() Campbell-Ryce ![]() |
Attendance: 1,856 Referee: Carl Boyeson |
7 October 2014 | Burton Albion | 0–3 | Doncaster Rovers | Pirelli Stadium, Burton-on-Trent |
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19:45 | Report | Forrester ![]() Tyson ![]() Wellens ![]() |
Attendance: 1,269 Referee: Mark Brown |
7 October 2014 | Preston North End | 3–2 | Port Vale | Deepdale, Preston |
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19:45 | Humphrey ![]() Garner ![]() Gallagher ![]() |
Report | Pope ![]() |
Attendance: 3,836 Referee: Peter Bankes |
7 October 2014 | Bury | 3–1 | Morecambe | Gigg Lane, Bury |
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19:45 | Nardiello ![]() Lowe ![]() |
Report | Beeley ![]() |
Attendance: 1,681 Referee: Graham Salisbury |
7 October 2014 | Tranmere Rovers | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (5–4 p) |
Carlisle United | Prenton Park, Tranmere |
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19:45 | Power ![]() |
Report | Potts ![]() |
Attendance: 2,056 Referee: Richard Clark |
Penalties | ||||
Power ![]() Koumas ![]() Richards ![]() Ihiekwe ![]() Holmes ![]() Davies ![]() |
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7 October 2014 | Rochdale | 0–1 | Walsall | Spotland, Rochdale |
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19:45 | Report | Manset ![]() |
Attendance: 1,156 Referee: Mark Heywood |
Southern section
7 October 2014 | Luton Town | 0–1 | Crawley Town | Kenilworth Road, Luton |
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19:45 | Report | Edwards ![]() |
Attendance: 2,186 Referee: Andy Woolmer |
7 October 2014 | Dagenham & Redbridge | 0–2 | Leyton Orient | Victoria Road, Dagenham |
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19:45 | Report | Simpson ![]() |
Attendance: 2,318 Referee: James Linington |
7 October 2014 | Colchester United | 3–3 (a.e.t.) (2–4 p) |
Gillingham | Colchester Community Stadium, Colchester |
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19:45 | Wright ![]() Watt ![]() Sears ![]() |
Report | Dickenson ![]() Dack ![]() German ![]() |
Attendance: 1,401 Referee: Michael Bull |
Penalties | ||||
Sears ![]() Moncur ![]() Eastman ![]() Clohessy ![]() |
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7 October 2014 | Milton Keynes Dons | 2–3 | AFC Wimbledon | Stadium mk, Milton Keynes |
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19:45 | Powell ![]() Afobe ![]() |
Report | Azeez ![]() Rigg ![]() Akinfenwa ![]() |
Attendance: 4,407 Referee: Tim Robinson |
7 October 2014 | Plymouth Argyle | 3–2 | Swindon Town | Home Park, Plymouth |
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19:45 | Alessandra ![]() Smalley ![]() |
Report | Smith ![]() Gladwin ![]() |
Attendance: 2,668 Referee: Carl Berry |
8 October 2014 | Cheltenham Town | 1–3 | Bristol City | Whaddon Road, Cheltenham |
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19:45 | Gornell ![]() |
Report | Burns ![]() Smith ![]() |
Attendance: 3,599 Referee: Mark Stroud |
7 October 2014 | Portsmouth | 1–2 | Northampton Town | Fratton Park, Portsmouth |
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19:45 | Taylor ![]() |
Report | Moyo ![]() Mohamed ![]() |
Attendance: 5,853 Referee: Graham Horwood |
7 October 2014 | Coventry City | 3–1 | Exeter City | Ricoh Arena, Coventry |
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19:45 | Phillips ![]() McQuoid ![]() |
Report | Watkins ![]() |
Attendance: 7,273 Referee: Andy Madley |
Area quarter-finals
The draw for the area quarter-finals took place on 11 October 2014, on Soccer AM.[1][1] The 16 winners from the second round and were divided into two geographical regions.[4] All ties were played during the week commencing 10 November 2014.
Northern section
11 November 2014 | Bury | 1–2 | Tranmere Rovers | Gigg Lane, Bury |
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19:45 GMT | Cameron ![]() |
Report | Power ![]() Johnson ![]() |
Attendance: 1,842 Referee: Oliver Langford |
12 November 2014 | Walsall | 1–0 | Sheffield United | Bescot Stadium, Walsall |
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19:45 GMT | Sawyers ![]() |
Report | Attendance: 2,127 Referee: David Coote |
25 November 2014 | Oldham Athletic | 2–2 (9–10 p) |
Preston North End | Boundary Park, Oldham |
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19:45 GMT | Poleon ![]() Philliskirk ![]() |
Report | Laird ![]() Clarke ![]() |
Attendance: 3,056 Referee: Tony Harrington |
Penalties | ||||
Philliskirk ![]() Kelly ![]() Jones ![]() Forte ![]() Kusunga ![]() Poleon ![]() Mills ![]() B. Wilson ![]() Dieng ![]() J. Wilson ![]() Etheridge ![]() |
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9 December 2014 | Doncaster Rovers | 0–1 | Notts County | Keepmoat Stadium, Doncaster |
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19:45 GMT | Report | Noble ![]() |
Attendance: 2,570 Referee: David Webb |
Southern section
11 November 2014 | Crawley Town | 1–2 | Gillingham | Broadfield Stadium, Crawley |
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19:45 GMT | McLeod ![]() |
Report | McGlashan ![]() Loft ![]() |
Attendance: 1,305 Referee: Darren Sheldrake |
11 November 2014 | Leyton Orient | 2–0 | Northampton Town | Brisbane Road, Leyton |
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19:45 GMT | Simpson ![]() Bartley ![]() |
Report | Attendance: 1,966 Referee: Andy Davies |
11 November 2014 | Bristol City | 2–1 | AFC Wimbledon | Ashton Gate, Bristol |
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19:45 GMT | Wilbraham ![]() |
Report | Francomb ![]() |
Attendance: 4,647 Referee: Stuart Attwell |
12 November 2014 | Coventry City | 2–0 | Plymouth Argyle | Ricoh Arena, Coventry |
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19:45 GMT | Madine ![]() Nouble ![]() |
Report | Attendance: 7,121 Referee: James Adcock |
Area semi-finals
The draw for the area semi-finals took place on 15 November 2014, on Soccer AM.[5]
Northern section
9 December 2014 | Tranmere Rovers | 2–2 (a.e.t.) (4–5 p) |
Walsall | Prenton Park, Tranmere |
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19:45 GMT | Power ![]() Odejayi ![]() |
Report | Forde ![]() Cain ![]() |
Attendance: 2,355 Referee: Geoff Eltringham |
Penalties | ||||
Power ![]() Holmes ![]() Ihiekwe ![]() Jennings ![]() Ridehalgh ![]() Laird ![]() |
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16 December 2014 | Notts County | 0–1 | Preston North End | Meadow Lane, Nottingham |
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19:45 GMT | Report | Huntington ![]() |
Attendance: 2,058 Referee: Phil Gibbs |
Southern section
6 December 2014 | Gillingham | 1–0 | Leyton Orient | Priestfield Stadium, Gillingham |
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15:00 GMT | Egan ![]() |
Report | Attendance: 3,103 Referee: Trevor Kettle |
10 December 2014 | Bristol City | 2–0 | Coventry City | Ashton Gate, Bristol |
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19:45 GMT | Williams ![]() Wilbraham ![]() |
Report | Attendance: 5,019 Referee: Stephen Martin |
Area finals
The draw for the area finals took place on 11 December 2014. The first legs of the area finals were played during the week commencing 5 January 2015. The second legs of the area finals were played during the week commencing 2 February 2015.[6]
Northern section
7 January 2015 | Preston North End | 0–2 | Walsall | Deepdale, Preston |
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19:45 GMT | Report | Forde ![]() Bradshaw ![]() |
Attendance: 8,561 Referee: Simon Hooper |
27 January 2015 | Walsall | 0–0 (2–0 agg.) |
Preston North End | Bescot Stadium, Walsall |
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19:45 GMT | Report | Attendance: 10,038 Referee: Nigel Miller |
Southern section
6 January 2015 | Gillingham | 2–4 | Bristol City | Priestfield Stadium, Gillingham |
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19:30 GMT | McDonald ![]() |
Report | Smith ![]() |
Attendance: 2,368 Referee: Andy D'Urso |
29 January 2015 | Bristol City | 1–1 (5–3 agg.) |
Gillingham | Ashton Gate, Bristol |
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19:45 GMT | Smith ![]() |
Report | McGlashan ![]() |
Attendance: 8,469 Referee: Graham Scott |
Final
22 March 2015 | Walsall | 0 – 2 | Bristol City | Wembley Stadium, London |
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15:30 GMT | Report | Flint ![]() Little ![]() |
Attendance: 72,315 Referee: Mick Russell |
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Johnstone's Paint Trophy Key Dates". Football League. 25 May 2014.
- ↑ "Trophy Round 1 draw details announced". Football League. 18 August 2014.
- ↑ "Trophy Round 2 draw details announced". Football League. 6 September 2014.
- ↑ "Trophy Area Q/F draw details announced". Football League. 11 October 2014.
- ↑ "Johnstone's Paint Trophy Area Semi-Final draw details". Football League. 13 November 2014. Retrieved 7 December 2014.
- ↑ "Johnstone's Paint Trophy Fixtures". Football League. 25 May 2014.