On 7 June, FGR announced four pre-season fixtures, against Melksham Town, Coventry City, Everton Under-21s and Plymouth Argyle.
[49] Win Draw Loss Fixtures Forest Green Rovers were drawn away to Scarborough Athletic in the first round.
This match was played three times before a winner was confirmed by the Football Association, due to Forest Green Rovers fielding an ineligible player, under rule 109 of the FA Cup competition rules, in the original tie which ended in a 1-1 Draw.
The player was on loan with Forest Green Rovers, but they had not received permission from the parent club to play him in the FA Cup.
[62][63] After topping the group, Forest Green Rovers were drawn at home to Oxford United.