The current format of only being open to clubs in levels three and four of the football pyramid began in 1983–84.

[1] The first final was played at Blundell Park in 1982 before moving to Sincil Bank in 1983.

In 1984 the final was due to be played at the then Wembley Stadium, but owing to damage caused to the pitch during the Horse of the Year Show, it was moved to Boothferry Park.

From 2001 to 2007 while Wembley was rebuilt, it was played at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.

Key ^1 Final delayed from the original date of 4 April 2020 to 13 March 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom.