basel played a total of 23 matches in the 1917–18 season. 12 of these were in the domestic league and 10 were friendly matches. of these friendlies six were won, one was drawn and three ended in a defeat. there were six home fixtures played in the landhof and three away games. three of these games were played in the basel championship against the two other local teams old boys and nordstern basel. the away game in the basel championship against the old boys was postponed and awarded 3–0 to the opponents.