[52] However, two weeks before their opening match of pre-season was due to take place, Weston-super-mare – managed by former Forest Green academy coach Scott Bartlett – cancelled the fixture.

This gap in the schedule was plugged with an away fixture against Swindon Supermarine, with Mark Cooper remarking that the replacement game would represent a "sterner test" for his Forest Green side.

Source: BBC On Thursday, 20 June 2019, the EFL League Two fixtures were revealed.

[61] The second round draw was made live on 11 November from Chichester City's stadium, Oaklands Park.

[63] The second round draw was made on 13 August 2019 following the conclusion of all but one first-round matches.