On June 8, Bradford City announced their pre-season schedule, which included a six-day training camp in Murcia.

[1] A sixth addition to the calendar was later confirmed, against Derby County.

[4] Bradford were drawn at home to Harrogate Town in the first round.

[10] Win Draw Loss Fixtures Win Draw Loss Fixtures Bradford were drawn at home to Hull City in the first round and to Blackburn Rovers in the second round.

[11][12] On 20 June, the initial Group stage draw was made, grouping Bradford City with Burton Albion and Sheffield Wednesday.