[2][3][4][5] On 1 November 2017, it was announced Mansfield Town would face Clipstone.
[7] On 16 October 2017, Mansfield Town were drawn away to Shaw Lane in the first round.
[8] A second round home tie against Accrington Stanley or Guiseley was confirmed.
[10] On 16 June 2017, Mansfield Town were drawn at home to Rochdale in the first round.
[11] On 12 July 2017, Mansfield Town were drawn alongside Everton U23s, Lincoln City and Notts County in Northern Group G.[12] After finishing as runners-up, Mansfield were drawn away to Blackpool in the second round.