The Lancashire FA Professional Youth Cup has been established since 1970/71, and the first final was won by Bolton Wanderers.

Manchester City just edge out neighbours Manchester United as record winners with 10 Cup wins to United's nine, although neither side have won the competition since 1995/96.

Preston North End, Oldham Athletic and Blackpool are all five-time winners.

Bolton Wanderers have won it four times, Tranmere Rovers three times and Wigan Athletic twice, winning it last season. Burnley have won it twice, whilst Everton and Rochdale have lifted the cup once.

The cup is competed for by the Under 18 teams of clubs playing professional football from the National League upwards across Lancashire.

2022/23 Winners - Preston North End U18