[7] Later in 1911, Western India Football Association was founded as a result of merger between BFA and Rovers Cup Committee.

Mohun Bagan became the first non-army civilian club in the tournament to compete in 1923 and achieved runners-up position, after their 4–1 defeat to Durham Light Infantry.

[10] In the 1950s, Syed Abdul Rahim managed Hyderabad City Police formed their supremacy,[11] winning Rovers Cup consecutively from 1950 to 1954.

[12][13] In modern era, Iraqi club Salahaddin became the first foreign side to win trophy, when they defeated Mohammedan Sporting 2–1 in 1982.

Mohun Bagan AC was the first Indian team to participate in this tournament on invitation in 1923, but they lost in the finals to Durham Light Infantry by 1–4 margin.