The 2003–04 Football League Cup was the 44th staging of the Football League Cup, a knockout competition for England's top 92 football clubs. The competition name reflects a sponsorship deal with lager brand Carling.
The competition began in August... Wikipedia
Champions: Middlesbrough (1st title)
Dates: Aug 12, 2003 – Feb 29, 2004
Matches played: 93
Runner-up: Bolton Wanderers
Teams: 92
Top goal scorer(s): Juan Pablo Ángel; (7 goals)