1996–97 Football League Cup
| League Cup, Coca-Cola Cup | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Country | England Wales |
| Teams | 92 |
| Defending champions | Aston Villa |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Leicester City (2nd title) |
| Runners-up | Middlesbrough |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Top goal scorer(s) | Fabrizio Ravanelli (9 goals) |
The 1996–97 Football League Cup (known as the Coca-Cola Cup for sponsorship reasons) was the 37th Football League Cup, a knockout competition for England's top 92 football clubs.
The tournament was won by Leicester City, who beat Middlesbrough 1–0 in the final replay at Hillsborough after finishing 1–1 at Wembley Stadium.