The team also reached the final of the Football League War Cup, losing to Preston North End at Wembley.

Arsenal played their home games at White Hart Lane, as Highbury had been transformed to support Air Raid Precautions.

[1] In October 1940, a 1,000lb bomb fell near the stadium and concrete was blown over the Clock End.

On 17 April 1941, the North Bank was directly hit, causing significant damage.

[2][3] Arsenal competed in the Football League South, finishing fourth.