It was manager Darren Way's first full season in charge, and he signed fourteen players on permanent and loan contracts before the close of the summer transfer window.

Yeovil reached the third round of the FA Cup, for the third consecutive season for the first time in the club's history, losing in a penalty shootout to Carlisle United.

[4] The end of the season saw Way release eight players, including Jack Compton, Jordan Gibbons, Simon Gillett, Shaun Jeffers, Marc Laird, Leroy Lita, Jakub Sokolík and Chris Weale, while the club terminated the contracts of Mark Beck and Wes Fogden a year early.

[14] The following day Yeovil confirmed two further signings, former West Bromwich Albion full-back Josh Ezewele, and midfielder Joe Lea from Southampton both on one-year contracts.

[25] On 1 August, last season's joint top goalscorer Ryan Bird left the club after Yeovil decided to terminate his contract to allow him to join National League side Eastleigh.

[26] On 5 August, Yeovil made the loan signings of midfielder Matt Butcher and winger Tahvon Campbell from Bournemouth and West Bromwich Albion respectively, while the club also completed the free transfer of defender Bevis Mugabi from Southampton.

[28] Yeovil then traveled to League One side Walsall in the first round of the EFL Cup and won 2–0 after extra time, with Matthew Dolan scoring a goal from inside his own half.

[37] Later that day the club also confirmed that Kyle Copp had finally received his International clearance and was eligible to play,[38] while defender Bevis Mugabi received his first call up to the Uganda national football team for their friendly against Kenya and their 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualification match against Comoros,[39] but Mugabi was subsequently withdrawn from the squad with the club citing the short notice of the call-up as the reason for his withdrawal.

[40] On 25 August, Yeovil confirmed the signings of former Notts County striker Izale McLeod until the end of the season and Bournemouth attacking midfielder Ben Whitfield on loan until 3 January.

[45] Youth team graduate Ollie Bassett joined Southern League Premier Division side Dorchester Town on a one-month loan deal, on 13 September, after not having made an appearance in the first month of the season.

[46] On 17 September, Yeovil traveled to Leyton Orient and aided by the return from injury of captain Darren Ward ended their losing streak and recorded their first away win of the season courtesy of a goal from top scorer Tom Eaves.

[47] Whilst on loan at Dorchester, Bassett received another call up to the Northern Ireland under-19 squad for their 2017 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualification matches in early October.

[51] The start of October saw Yeovil travel to league leaders Plymouth Argyle but suffered a second consecutive defeat losing 4–1 with the Glovers consolation goal from their captain Darren Ward.

Despite taking a 2–0 lead with goals from Ryan Hedges and Otis Khan, after the sending off of midfielder Kevin Dawson, Solihull fought back to earn a replay.

[74] Yeovil started December with the rearranged visit of Crawley Town, and earned their second biggest victory since the club entered the Football League in 2003.

A brace from Otis Khan was accompanied by goals from Tom Eaves, Ryan Hedges and François Zoko as Yeovil won 5–0 to move into the play-off positions.

[82] The opening of the January transfer window, saw Yeovil confirm the signing Birmingham City forward Jack Storer on loan until the end of the season,[83] while midfielder Kyle Copp departed for Southern Premier League side Merthyr Town after only making one appearance for the club.

[88] On 13 January, Yeovil confirmed the signings of defender Tom James and forward Brandon Goodship on contracts until the end of the season following their release from Cardiff City and Bournemouth respectively.

[94][95] After the failed transfer of Wright, Yeovil moved to sign young Tottenham Hotspur striker Shayon Harrison on loan until the end of the season.

[105] Deadline day also saw Yeovil face promotion chasing Plymouth Argyle, two goals from centre-backs Nathan Smith and Alex Lacey were enough to earn the Glovers a 2–1 victory.

[107] On 3 February, youth team goalkeeper Kingsley Latham became the second scholar to depart the club for a Premier League side, joining Southampton.

[109] Yeovil then faced Luton Town in the quarter-finals of the EFL Trophy, but despite goals from François Zoko and Omar Sowunmi, the Glovers were knocked out after suffering a 5–2 defeat.

[111] After completing his month loan spell at Kidderminster Harriers right-back Josh Ezewele joined the National League North side permanently on a free transfer.

[112] On 14 February, Yeovil faced Cambridge United and despite once again taking the lead through François Zoko a late equaliser forced them to settle for a second consecutive 1–1 draw.

[115][116] March began with Yeovil's academy head of youth recruitment Dave Hedges departing the club following Geoff Harrop to Torquay United.

[121] Yeovil then faced Barnet, on 15 March, and took an early lead through Ben Whitfield but were forced to salvage a late 2–2 draw courtesy of Liam Shephard's first goal for the club.

[124] Yeovil opened the month of April with a 2–0 defeat at home against Carlisle United, as their opponents ended a seven-game winless run without scoring, after midfielder Ben Whitfield was shown a straight red card.

[127] On 17 April, Yeovil eased their relegation fears with a comfortable 3–0 win, their first in seven games, against Crewe Alexandra with goals from Matthew Dolan, Jean-Louis Akpa Akpro and Otis Khan.