14 different teams have won the cup with 10-time champions South China being the most successful.

If the aggregate result was drawn, there would be extra time after the second leg.

Drawn ties after extra time would be settled by a replay.

Since 1978, all matches have become one-legged, draws are settled by extra time and penalty shootouts.

However, due to the huge difference in playing level between the Premier League and the lower levels below it, the cup has been limited to top-flight teams since the 2016–17 season.