[2] The competition was run using a knockout format, with games replayed if level.

In the first year the tournament format resulted in 6 first round ties, with the remaining 10 sides joining in the next round to make eight ties.

[3] In most seasons there were minor changes to the format, resulting in differing numbers of ties in each round.

The first two places in each cup then contested the semi-finals of a knockout competition.

[2] Source:[1] The 1933–34 final was held at Home Park, Plymouth on 2 May 1934.