 Sporting began the 2017–18 season with an attempt to break Académica Porto Novo's title record, they started with a win over Fiorentina Porto Novo, then their chances began to slip when they lost to Académica at the second round, a scoreless draw with Os Sanjoanense followed and their chance continued to slip.Sporting defeated Marítimo 0–1 on January 19.Another win came on January 27 as they defeated Inter.