On 21 May, Salford City announced their first two pre-season friendlies, against FC United of Manchester and Altrincham.

[51] Three days later, an additional two more were added to City's pre-season plans, Warrington Town and Rochdale.

[53] Three days later, a journey across the Irish Sea was announced for a friendly against Crusaders.

[54] Two home friendlies against Everton and Preston North End were also confirmed.

[72] Win Draw Loss Fixtures In the group stage, Salford were drawn into Northern Group B alongside Port Vale, Wrexham and Wolverhampton Wanderers U21.