Braga were the previous holders, having defeated Vitória de Setúbal 1–0 in the previous season's final.[2] Defending champions Braga were unable to regain the Taça de Portugal as they were defeated by Académica de Coimbra in the semi-finals. Vitória de Setúbal claimed their second cup trophy by defeating Académica de Coimbra 3–2.[3][4]
First round
All first round first leg ties were played on the 30 October, whilst the second legs were played between the 3–6 November. Cup ties which ended in a tied aggregate score were replayed at a later date. Teams from the Primeira Liga (I) and the Portuguese Second Division (II) entered at this stage.[5][6]
Ties were played between the 15–29 January. Due to the odd number of teams involved at this stage of the competition, Varzim qualified for the next round due to having no opponent to face at this stage of the competition.[7][8]
Ties were played between the 14–21 May. Due to the odd number of teams involved at this stage of the competition, Vitória de Setúbal qualified for the next round due to having no opponent to face at this stage of the competition. Angrense, Atlético Luanda, Marítimo and Ténis Bissau were invited to participate in the competition.[9][10]