With all that was going on this season, it's probably fair to say that the Leyland DAF Cup wasn't a major priority when it kicked off on January 15, 1990.
Known today as the EFL Trophy, the tournament first began as the Associate Members' Cup in the 1983/84 season, and was sponsored by the commercial vehicle company, Leyland DAF from 1989-1992.
The 1989/90 competition was won by Tranmere Rovers, who beat City's group opponents, Bristol Rovers 2-1 in front of a 48,402 crowd at Wembley Stadium.
Preliminary Round
In the preliminary round, City were placed in Southern Section Group A with Bristol Rovers and Torquay United.
Results
(15/01) City 2 Torquay United 0
(17/01) Bristol Rovers 3 City 0
Bristol Rovers
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2
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1
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0
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1
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3
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1
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+2
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3
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Exeter City
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2
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1
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0
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1
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2
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3
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−1
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3
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Torquay United
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2
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1
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0
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1
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1
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2
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−1
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3
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First Round (southern section)
(23/01) Shrewsbury Town 0 City 1
Quarter-final (southern section)
(21/02) Maidstone United 1 City 0
