The Whites announced pre-season friendlies against Liverpool,[35] Stoke City,[36] Carlisle United[37] and Walsall.

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

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

[47] The third round draw was made live on BBC Two from Etihad Stadium, Micah Richards and Tony Adams conducted the draw.

[51] The draw for the second round was made on 16 November 2019 live on Sky Sports.