[1] Aaren D'Silva and Derren Fernandes were signed from Santa Cruz Club of Cavelossim, Princeton Rebello from Vasco.

[citation needed] On 5 June 2017, FC Goa announced Sergio Lobera as their new manager replacing Zico on a 2-year contract.

[4] FC Goa retained goalkeeper Laxmikant Kattimani and midfielder Mandar Rao Desai from their last season's squad before the players draft.

[6] On 18 July, FC Goa announced signing of Spanish forward Ferran Corominas on 1-year deal who last played for Cypriot side Doxa Katokopias.

Franchise added ten new players from draft, goalkeeper Bruno Colaco and Naveen Kumar, defender Chinglensana Singh, Amey Ranawade and Mohamed Ali, midfielder Brandon Fernandes, Anthony D'Souza, Seriton Fernandes, Jovel Martins and Mohammed Yasir.

[10] On 2 August, Moroccan midfielder Ahmed Jahouh was signed from FUS Rabat on a year long loan deal.

[15] FC Goa had a strong pre-season after they played a total of five friendlies in Spain; winning three and losing two matches.

On 30 November 2017, Goa won their first home match 4–3 against Bengaluru as Ferran Corominas scored the first hat-trick of the 2017–18 Indian Super League.

[19] FC Goa continued their good form after winning 5–2 against Kerala Blasters as Corominas scored his second consecutive hat-trick of the season.

[26] On 11 January, Goa defeated Jamshedpur in a 2–1 home victory as Lanzarote scored a brace, this was their first win of the calendar year 2018.

[30] On 28 February, Goa lost to Mumbai City 3–4 at home with Seriton Fernandes receiving two yellow cards and sent off.

[40] Win   Draw   LossCorominas 40' Lanzarote 43' Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.