As of 28 June 2017, Lincoln City have announced five pre-season friendlies against Walsall,[31] Oxford United, Gainsborough Trinity.
[33] The originally planned friendly against Oxford United was later cancelled.
Source: [citation needed] On 21 June 2017, the league fixtures were announced.
[35][36] On 16 June 2017, Lincoln City were drawn away to Rotherham United in the first round.
[37] On 12 July 2017, Lincoln City were drawn in Northern Group G alongside Everton U23s, Mansfield Town and Notts County.