It is administered by the Devon County Football Association.

Plymouth Argyle and Torquay United's first team has won the competition in 1903 and 1922 respectively.

The St Luke's Challenge Cup is open to affiliated teams of the Football League and steps 1-6 Leagues affiliated to Devon County F.A.

The Premier and Senior Cup competitions are open to all affiliated teams of the Devon County F.A.

Premier Cup and the initial restriction to senior teams (i.e. no reserves initially), meant that those clubs higher up the English League pyramid no longer entered.