They suffered the joint-earliest relegation to the Championship since Derby County in 2008 after a 2–0 defeat to Crystal Palace on 30 March 2019.

The season covers the period from 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019.

[44][45] The third round draw was made live on BBC by Ruud Gullit and Paul Ince from Stamford Bridge on 3 December 2018.

[46] The second-round draw was made from the Stadium of Light on 16 August.

[47] Awarded monthly to the player that was chosen by members of the Blue & White Foundation voting on htafc.com