As of 28 June 2017 Peterborough United have announced seven pre-season friendlies against Queens Park Rangers,[36] St Albans City,[37] Wolverhampton Wanderers,[38] Ipswich Town,[39] Cheltenham Town,[40] Lincoln City and Deeping Rangers.

[42][43] On 16 October 2017, Peterborough United were drawn at home to Tranmere Rovers in the first round.

[45] A 1–1 draw meant a replay would be played at Prenton Park.

[47] On 16 June 2017, Peterborough United were drawn at home to Barnet in the first round.

[48] On 12 July 2017, the group stage draw was completed with Peterborough facing Cambridge United, Northampton Town and Southampton U23s in Southern Group H.[49] After topping the group, Peterborough United were drawn at home to Southend United in the second round.