The competition was open to all clubs who were affiliated with an organisation that was a member of the Comité français interfédéral (CFI).
The cup was named after Charles Simon, the Secretary-General of the CFI at the outbreak of World War I, who died in battle in 1915.
Forty-eight clubs competed in the cup and Olympique Pantin defeated FC Lyon 3–0 in the final.
[1] Teams from the north and east of France were unable to compete due to World War I. Thirty-two teams competed in this round with sixteen others being given byes to the next round.
FC Lyon-Stade Rennais was played at a neutral venue.