Doubles in Lower Divisions
In many countries, knock-out competitions exclusive to clubs outside the top division(s) also exist. This gives lower ranked clubs a chance to win a double. Examples include:
- Cagliari Calcio won Serie C1 (third tier) and the Coppa Italia Serie C in 1988–89
- Spezia Calcio won Lega Pro Prima Divisione (third tier) and the Coppa Italia Lega Pro in 2011-12
- Wycombe Wanderers won the Conference (fifth tier) and the FA Trophy in 1992–93
- Birmingham City won Division Two (third tier) and the Football League Trophy in 1994–95
- MIlton Keynes Dons won League Two (fourth tier) and Football League Trophy in 2007–08
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