On 16 May 2018, SC Paderborn announced a pre-season friendly with Norwich City was to take place on 15 July.

Source: BBC On 21 June 2018, the league fixtures were announced.

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

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

[70] The third round draw was made on 30 August 2018 by David Seaman and Joleon Lescott.