As of 15 June 2017, Bury have announced seven pre-season friendlies against Salford City,[1] Macclesfield Town,[2] Crewe Alexandra,[3] Sunderland,[4] Huddersfield Town[5] and Radcliffe Borough.

Source: [citation needed] On 21 June 2017, the league fixtures were announced.

[7][8] On 16 October 2017, Bury were drawn away to either Woking or Concord Rangers in the first round.

[10] Woking won the replayed match 2–1 to host the first round tie.

[11] A draw in the first round meant a replay would need to be played at Gigg Lane.