1997–98 Football League Cup

The 1997–98 Football League Cup (known as the Coca-Cola Cup for sponsorship reasons) was the 38th Football League Cup, a knockout competition for England's top 92 football clubs.

1997–98 Football League Cup
League Cup, Coca-Cola Cup
Tournament details
CountryEngland
Wales
Teams92
Defending championsLeicester City
Final positions
ChampionsChelsea (2nd title)
Runner-upMiddlesbrough
Tournament statistics
Top goal scorer(s)John Hartson
Joey Beauchamp
(6 goals)

The competition began on 11 August 1997, and ended with the final on 29 March 1998, held at Wembley Stadium. The tournament was won by Chelsea, who beat Middlesbrough 2–0 in the final.

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