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2004–05 Football League Trophy
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| title | Football League Trophy |
| year | 2004–05 |
| other_title | LDV Vans Trophy |
| country | England |
| Wales | |
| num_teams | 60 |
| champions | Wrexham |
| runner-up | Southend United |
| matches | 61 |
| goals | 175 |
| top goal scorer | Juan Ugarte |
| (6 goals) | |
| prevseason | [2003–04](2003-04-football-league-trophy) |
| nextseason | [2005–06](2005-06-football-league-trophy) |
Wales | runner-up = Southend United (6 goals)
The 2004–05 Football League Trophy, known as the LDV Vans Trophy for sponsorship reasons, was the 24th season in the history of the competition. A straight knockout competition for English football clubs in the third and fourth tiers of the English football league system.
In all, 60 clubs entered the competition. It was split into two sections, Northern and Southern, with the winners of each section contesting the final at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff. The competition began on 28 September 2004 and concluded on 10 April 2005.
The winners were Wrexham, who defeated Southend United 2–0.
First round
The First Round ties took place on 28 and 29 September 2004. Four clubs received a bye into the Second Round. Oldham Athletic and Tranmere Rovers in the Northern section, and Northampton Town and Swindon Town in the Southern section.
Northern section
| Tie no. | Home team | Score | Away team | Attendance | Hartlepool United won 4–1 on penalties | Hereford United won 4–3 on penalties | Mansfield Town won 4–3 on penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | **Carlisle United** | [2–1](http://www.soccerbase.com/tournaments/tournament.sd?tourn_id=540) | Grimsby Town | 2,580 | |||
| 2 | **Hartlepool United** | [3–3](http://www.soccerbase.com/tournaments/tournament.sd?tourn_id=540) | Hull City | 1,535 | |||
| 3 | **Hereford United** | [1–1](http://www.soccerbase.com/tournaments/tournament.sd?tourn_id=540) | Scunthorpe United | 1,414 | |||
| 4 | **Huddersfield Town** | [3–0](http://www.soccerbase.com/tournaments/tournament.sd?tourn_id=540) | Morecambe | 3,831 | |||
| 5 | Lincoln City | [0–1](http://www.soccerbase.com/tournaments/tournament.sd?tourn_id=540) | **Doncaster Rovers** | 1,875 | |||
| 6 | **Macclesfield Town** | [2–1](http://www.soccerbase.com/tournaments/tournament.sd?tourn_id=540) | Chesterfield | 813 | |||
| 7 | **Mansfield** | [0–0](http://www.soccerbase.com/tournaments/tournament.sd?tourn_id=540) | Darlington | 1,651 | |||
| 8 | Notts County | [2–3](http://www.soccerbase.com/tournaments/tournament.sd?tourn_id=540) | **Wrexham** | 1,359 | |||
| 9 | **Port Vale** | [1–0](http://www.soccerbase.com/tournaments/tournament.sd?tourn_id=540) | Barnsley | 1,970 | |||
| 10 | **Rochdale** | [4–1](http://www.soccerbase.com/tournaments/tournament.sd?tourn_id=540) | Scarborough | 837 | |||
| 11 | **Stockport County** | [3–1](http://www.soccerbase.com/tournaments/tournament.sd?tourn_id=540) | Bury | 1,416 | |||
| 12 | Bradford City | [1–2](http://www.soccerbase.com/tournaments/tournament.sd?tourn_id=540) | **Accrington Stanley** | 1,868 | |||
| 13 | Sheffield Wednesday | [1–2](http://www.soccerbase.com/tournaments/tournament.sd?tourn_id=540) | **Chester City** | 7,640 | |||
| 14 | York City | [0–2](http://www.soccerbase.com/tournaments/tournament.sd?tourn_id=540) | **Blackpool** | 1,072 |
Southern section
| Tie no. | Home team | Score | Away team | Attendance | Southend United won 5–3 on penalties | Exeter City won 3–1 on penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aldershot Town | [0–1](http://www.soccerbase.com/tournaments/tournament.sd?tourn_id=540) | **Wycombe Wanderers** | 1,632 | ||
| 2 | **Barnet** | [3–1](http://www.soccerbase.com/tournaments/tournament.sd?tourn_id=540) | Stevenage Borough | 1,337 | ||
| 3 | Brentford | [0–3](http://www.soccerbase.com/tournaments/tournament.sd?tourn_id=540) | **MK Dons** | 1,679 | ||
| 4 | **Bristol Rovers** | [1–0](http://www.soccerbase.com/tournaments/tournament.sd?tourn_id=540) | Kidderminster Harriers | 3,281 | ||
| 5 | **Cheltenham Town** | [5–1](http://www.soccerbase.com/tournaments/tournament.sd?tourn_id=540) | Dagenham & Redbridge | 1,048 | ||
| 6 | **Shrewsbury Town** | [3–2](http://www.soccerbase.com/tournaments/tournament.sd?tourn_id=540) | Bournemouth | 1,278 | ||
| 7 | **Swansea City** | [2–0](http://www.soccerbase.com/tournaments/tournament.sd?tourn_id=540) | Luton Town | 3,559 | ||
| 8 | **Torquay United** | [4–3](http://www.soccerbase.com/tournaments/tournament.sd?tourn_id=540) | Yeovil Town | 1,610 | ||
| 9 | **Walsall** | [1–0](http://www.soccerbase.com/tournaments/tournament.sd?tourn_id=540) | Rushden & Diamonds | 2,987 | ||
| 10 | Woking | [0–3](http://www.soccerbase.com/tournaments/tournament.sd?tourn_id=540) | **Leyton Orient** | 1,166 | ||
| 11 | Boston United | [0–1](http://www.soccerbase.com/tournaments/tournament.sd?tourn_id=540) | **Cambridge United** | 1,489 | ||
| 12 | **Bristol City** | [1–0](http://www.soccerbase.com/tournaments/tournament.sd?tourn_id=540) | Peterborough United | 3,092 | ||
| 13 | Colchester United | [1–1](http://www.soccerbase.com/tournaments/tournament.sd?tourn_id=540) | **Southend United** | 3,469 | ||
| 14 | Oxford United | [2–2](http://www.soccerbase.com/tournaments/tournament.sd?tourn_id=540) | **Exeter City** | 1,842 |
Second round
The Second Round ties took place on 2 and 3 November 2004.
Northern section
| Tie no. | Home team | Score | Away team | Attendance | Hereford United won 3–1 on penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | **Blackpool** | [6–3](http://www.soccerbase.com/tournaments/tournament.sd?tourn_id=540) | Huddersfield Town | 3,533 | |
| 2 | Carlisle United | [0–1](http://www.soccerbase.com/tournaments/tournament.sd?tourn_id=540) | **Hartlepool United** | 2,871 | |
| 3 | **Chester City** | [1–0](http://www.soccerbase.com/tournaments/tournament.sd?tourn_id=540) | Rochdale | 1,419 | |
| 4 | **Hereford United** | [1–1](http://www.soccerbase.com/tournaments/tournament.sd?tourn_id=540) | Doncaster Rovers | 1,375 | |
| 5 | **Macclesfield Town** | [4–0](http://www.soccerbase.com/tournaments/tournament.sd?tourn_id=540) | Mansfield Town | 1,027 | |
| 6 | **Oldham Athletic** | [3–2](http://www.soccerbase.com/tournaments/tournament.sd?tourn_id=540) | Accrington Stanley | 2,812 | |
| 7 | **Tranmere Rovers** | [2–1](http://www.soccerbase.com/tournaments/tournament.sd?tourn_id=540) | Port Vale | 3,735 | |
| 8 | **Wrexham** | [2–0](http://www.soccerbase.com/tournaments/tournament.sd?tourn_id=540) | Stockport County | 2,130 |
Southern section
| Tie no. | Home team | Score | Away team | Attendance | Walsall won 4–3 on penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | **Bristol City** | [2–1](http://www.soccerbase.com/tournaments/tournament.sd?tourn_id=540) | MK Dons | 3,367 | |
| 2 | Cambridge United | [0–2](http://www.soccerbase.com/tournaments/tournament.sd?tourn_id=540) | **Leyton Orient** | 1,812 | |
| 3 | Cheltenham Town | [2–2](http://www.soccerbase.com/tournaments/tournament.sd?tourn_id=540) | **Walsall** | 2,042 | |
| 4 | Exeter City | [1–2](http://www.soccerbase.com/tournaments/tournament.sd?tourn_id=540) | **Swindon Town** | 1,898 | |
| 5 | **Southend United** | [4–1](http://www.soccerbase.com/tournaments/tournament.sd?tourn_id=540) | Shrewsbury Town | 2,599 | |
| 6 | Torquay United | [1–3](http://www.soccerbase.com/tournaments/tournament.sd?tourn_id=540) | **Northampton Town** | 1,395 | |
| 7 | **Wycombe Wanderers** | [1–0](http://www.soccerbase.com/tournaments/tournament.sd?tourn_id=540) | Swansea City | 1,021 | |
| 8 | **Bristol Rovers** | [2–0](http://www.soccerbase.com/tournaments/tournament.sd?tourn_id=540) | Barnet | 4,460 |
Quarter finals
The Quarter final ties took place on 30 November 2004.
Northern section
| Tie no. | Home team | Score | Away team | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chester City | [0–1](http://www.soccerbase.com/tournaments/tournament.sd?tourn_id=540) | **Wrexham** | 5,028 |
| 2 | **Hereford United** | [2–1](http://www.soccerbase.com/tournaments/tournament.sd?tourn_id=540) | Blackpool | 2,181 |
| 3 | Macclesfield Town | [0–1](http://www.soccerbase.com/tournaments/tournament.sd?tourn_id=540) | **Tranmere Rovers** | 1,609 |
| 4 | **Oldham Athletic** | [3–1](http://www.soccerbase.com/tournaments/tournament.sd?tourn_id=540) | Hartlepool United | 2,835 |
Southern section
| Tie no. | Home team | Score | Away team | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | **Bristol Rovers** | [1–0](http://www.soccerbase.com/tournaments/tournament.sd?tourn_id=540) | Wycombe Wanderers | 3,667 |
| 2 | **Leyton Orient** | [1–0](http://www.soccerbase.com/tournaments/tournament.sd?tourn_id=540) | Walsall | 1,452 |
| 3 | Northampton Town | [0–2](http://www.soccerbase.com/tournaments/tournament.sd?tourn_id=540) | Southend United | 3,280 |
| 4 | **Swindon Town** | [1–0](http://www.soccerbase.com/tournaments/tournament.sd?tourn_id=540) | Bristol City | 7,571 |
Semi finals
The Semi final ties took place on 25 January 2005.
Northern section
| Tie no. | Home team | Score | Away team | Attendance | Oldham Athletic won 5–4 on penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hereford United | [1–2](http://www.soccerbase.com/tournaments/tournament.sd?tourn_id=540) | **Wrexham** | 2,710 | |
| 2 | **Oldham Athletic** | [1–1](http://www.soccerbase.com/tournaments/tournament.sd?tourn_id=540) | Tranmere Rovers | 4,069 |
Southern section
| Tie no. | Home team | Score | Away team | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leyton Orient | [1–2](http://www.soccerbase.com/tournaments/tournament.sd?tourn_id=540) | **Bristol Rovers** | 1,846 |
| 2 | **Southend United** | [2–0](http://www.soccerbase.com/tournaments/tournament.sd?tourn_id=540) | Swindon Town | 4,270 |
Area Finals
Northern section
Eyres Jones Ferguson
Southern Section
Gower
Eastwood Agogo
Final
Main article: 2005 Football League Trophy Final
(a.e.t.) Ferguson
References
References
- [https://archive.today/20130102213718/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/stats/scorers/_/league/eng.trophy/year/2004/johnstone's-paint-trophy?cc=5739 "Johnstone's Paint Trophy Stats: Top Goal Scorers - 2004/05"]. ESPN. Retrieved 4 March 2012.
- [https://www.rsssf.org/tablese/engassmembcuphist.html "The Football League Trophy"]. RSSSF. Retrieved 4 March 2012.
- [https://www.rsssf.org/tablese/engassmembcup05.html "2004–05 LDV Vans Trophy"]. RSSSF. Retrieved 4 March 2012.
- [https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/4423417.stm "Southend 0–2 Wrexham"]. BBC Sport. Retrieved 4 March 2012.
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