1996–97 Football League Cup

The 1996–97 Football League Cup (known as the Coca-Cola Cup for sponsorship reasons) was the 37th Football League Cup, a knockout competition for England's top 92 football clubs.

1996–97 Football League Cup
League Cup, Coca-Cola Cup
Tournament details
CountryEngland
Wales
Teams92
Defending championsAston Villa
Final positions
ChampionsLeicester City (2nd title)
Runner-upMiddlesbrough
Tournament statistics
Top goal scorer(s)Fabrizio Ravanelli
(9 goals)

The tournament was won by Leicester City, who beat Middlesbrough 1–0 in the final replay at Hillsborough after finishing 1–1 at Wembley Stadium.

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