As of 12 June 2018, Bristol Rovers have announced four pre-season friendlies against Eerste Divisie side FC Eindhoven, Yeovil Town and Forest Green Rovers of EFL League Two, and newly promoted Southern League side Melksham Town.

[52][53] The first round draw was made live on BBC by Dennis Wise and Dion Dublin on 22 October.

[57] The draw for the second round was made live on Talksport by Leon Britton and Steve Claridge on 16 November.

[58] On 8 December, the third round draw was drawn by Alan McInally and Matt Le Tissier on Soccer Saturday.

[59] The Quarter-final draw was made conducted on Sky Sports by Don Goodman and Thomas Frank on 10 January 2019.