[41] On 19 June 2017, A joint decision was made to cancel the scheduled friendly against Cardiff City as the clubs were drawn together in the first round of the EFL Cup.

Source: [citation needed] On 21 June 2017, the league fixtures were announced.

[46] On 12 July 2017, Portsmouth were drawn in Southern Group A against Charlton Athletic, Crawley Town and Fulham U23s.

[47][48] After winning the group stages, Portsmouth were drawn at home to Northampton Town in the second round.

[49] A third round trip to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea U21s was next for Pompey.