FC Goa travelled to Spain for their pre-season preparations ahead of the fourth season of Indian Super League. They returned to India after playing five friendly fixtures of which they won three and lost two.
Sergio Lobera's Gaurs have roped in midfielders such as Manuel Arana, Manuel Lanzorate and Edu Bedia for the season that starts on November 17.
| FC Goa in Spain | ||||
| Match No. | Date | Opponent | Score | Result |
| 1 | 13/10/2017 | FC Cartagena | 1-4 | Loss |
| 2 | 17/10/2017 | Real Murcia CF | 1-2 | Loss |
| 3 | 20/10/2017 | Deportiva Minera | 3-0 | Win |
| 4 | 24/10/2017 | CD Algar Deportivo | 3-1 | Win |
| 5 | 26/10/2017 | FC Cartagena B | 4-2 | Win |
| FC Goa in India | ||||
| Match No. | Date | Opponent | Score | Result |
| 6 | 3/11/2017 | East Bengal | 1-2 | Loss |
| 7 | 9/11/2017 | Mohun Bagan | 2-0 | Win |
| 8 | 12/11/2017 | Chennai City FC | 4-0 | Win |
FC Goa will kick-off their ISL season when they travel to Chennai to lock horns against Chennaiyin FC at the JLN Stadium on November 19.