[1] In 1941, the 12 participating clubs were Aldershot, Arsenal, Brentford, Chelsea, Clapton Orient, Crystal Palace, Fulham, Millwall, Queens Park Rangers, Reading, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United.
The applications of Portsmouth, Southend United and Luton Town were denied due to insufficient places.
[2] In 1942, the competition increased to 16 teams and Brighton & Hove Albion, Portsmouth, Watford and Charlton were included.
The 1941 final was staged at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea's home ground, with Reading beating Brentford by 3 goals to 2.
The 1942 final was held at Wembley Stadium on 30 May, with Brentford prevailing by 2 goals to nil over Portsmouth.