PSV beat Willem II 4–0, winning the trophy for the eighth time.
A total of 85 clubs participated in this year's edition: The matches of the first round were played on August 7 and 10, 2004.
E Eredivisie; 1 Eerste Divisie; A Amateur teams The matches of the second round were played on September 21, and 22, 2005.
Six Eredivisie clubs entered the tournament here, because they had been playing in the Champions League and UEFA Cup.
They would participate in the Champions League, so finalists Willem II could play in the UEFA Cup.