On 10 May 2017, Charlton Athletic announced Ipswich Town would visit during pre-season.

[46] Opposition number two and three were announced on 15 May 2017, Welling United and Greenwich Borough.

[47] A day later, Charlton confirmed a trip to Dover Athletic to the pre-season schedule.

[48] On 18 May 2017, Charlton announced they would visit Republic of Ireland as part of their pre-season preparations.

Source: [citation needed] On 16 October 2017, Charlton Athletic were drawn at home to Truro City in the first round.