As of 2 June 2017, Grimsby Town have announced ten pre-season friendlies against Cleethorpes Town, Grimsby Borough, Stamford, Barnsley, Bideford, Tavistock, Boston United,[2] Blackburn Rovers,[3] Wigan Athletic[4] and Winterton Rangers.
Source: [citation needed] On 21 June 2017, the league fixtures were announced.
[6] On 16 October 2017, Grimsby Town were drawn away to Plymouth Argyle in the first round.
[7] On 16 June 2017, Grimsby Town were drawn at home to Derby County in the first round.
[9] On 12 July 2017, Grimsby Town were drawn against Doncaster Rovers, Scunthorpe United and Sunderland U23s in Northern Group H.[11][12] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.