The 2017–18 season covered the period from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018. It was Bury's 133rd season since the club was founded in 1885 and their third consecutive season in League One. They finished bottom of League One and were relegated to EFL League Two for the 2018–19 season. Besides competing in League Two, the team participated in the FA Cup, the EFL Cup and the EFL Trophy.
Stadium: Kingsmeadow Attendance: 4,770 Referee: Darren Drysdale
FA Cup
On 16 October 2017, Bury were drawn away to either Woking or Concord Rangers in the first round.[10] Woking won the replayed match 2–1 to host the first round tie.[11] A draw in the first round meant a replay would need to be played at Gigg Lane.[12]
On 12 July 2017, the group stage draw was completed with Bury facing Blackburn Rovers, Rochdale and Stoke City U23s in Northern Group C.[13][14] After finished second in their group and advancing to the next round, Bury were drawn away to Walsall.[15] A home tie in the third round was confirmed next against Fleetwood Town.[16]