The 2018–19 season was Crewe Alexandra's 142nd season in their history, their 95th in the English Football League and third consecutive in League Two.
The season covers the period from 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019.
Source: BBC The first round draw was made live on BBC by Dennis Wise and Dion Dublin on 22 October.
[4] On 15 June 2018, the draw for the first round was made in Vietnam.
[5] On 13 July 2018, the initial group stage draw bar the U21 invited clubs was announced.