[4] On 20 July 2017, it was announced the planned friendly against Cheshunt had been cancelled.

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

[6][7] On 16 October 2017, Stevenage were drawn at home against Nantwich Town in the first round.

[9] A third home tie was announced for the third round, with Championship side Reading the visitors.

[11] On 12 July 2017, Stevenage were drawn in Southern Group G alongside Brighton & Hove Albion U23s, Milton Keynes Dons and Oxford United.