1996–97 Football League Trophy

The Football League Trophy 1996–97, known as the Auto Windscreens Shield 1996–97 for sponsorship reasons, was the 14th staging of the Football League Trophy, a knock-out competition for English football clubs in Second and Third Division. The winners were Carlisle United and the runners-up were Colchester United. The competition began on 7 December 1996 and ended with the final on 20 April 1997 at the Wembley Stadium.

1996–97 Football League Trophy

The Football League Trophy 1996–97, known as the Auto Windscreens Shield 1996–97 for sponsorship reasons, was the 14th staging of the Football League Trophy, a knock-out competition for English football clubs in Second and Third Division. The winners were Carlisle United and the runners-up were Colchester United. The competition began on 7 December 1996 and ended with the final on 20 April 1997 at the Wembley Stadium.