A straight knockout competition for English football clubs in the third and fourth tiers of the English football league system.
The competition began on 28 September 2004 and concluded on 10 April 2005.
[3] The winners were Wrexham, who defeated Southend United 2–0.
Oldham Athletic and Tranmere Rovers in the Northern section, and Northampton Town and Swindon Town in the Southern section.
The Semi final ties took place on 25 January 2005.