Along with League One, the club also participates in the FA Cup, EFL Trophy and the club has been eliminated from EFL Cup The season covers the period from 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020.

As of 30 May 2019, Lincoln City have announced six pre-season friendlies against Stoke City,[4] Nottingham Forest,[5] Lincoln United, Gainsborough Trinity,[6] Scunthorpe United[7] and Sheffield Wednesday.

[8] Source: [citation needed] On 20 June 2019 the EFL League One fixtures were revealed.

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

[17] On 9 July 2019, the pre-determined group stage draw was announced with Invited clubs to be drawn on 12 July 2019.