Like previous seasons their will be a group stage followed by 2 knock out competitions which will be determined by performance in the group stage. 7 groups of 6 teams = 42 teams – 32 teams will progress – 10 will be eliminated.

Both Youth Cup and Youth Shield will been 16 teams knock outs – 2nd round will be over 1 leg – with home team determined already and dependent on performance in group stage. Quater finals and Semis may be 2 legged – amount of time left will determine that.