The invention provides a method for gob-side entry retaining through three-seam periodical roof cutting entry side self-forming in a transition support area, and relates to the technical field of mining engineering. The method comprises the steps: A, an entry for supporting gob-side entry retaining is reinforced through anchor rods and anchor cables, and a single hydraulic prop is arranged besidethe entry; B, an inner side traveling-direction roof cutting line is arranged on the advanced position of an entry working face for gob-side entry retaining; C, anchor rods and anchor cables are additionally arranged while stoping is conducted along with the working face, and an outer side traveling-direction roof cutting line is arranged; D, the maximum suspended roof distance of combined rock beams is calculated, the roof cutting stepping distance is determined, the roof cutting stepping distance is smaller than the maximum suspended roof distance, and an inclination-direction roof cutting line is arranged every time the working face is propelled by the distance exceeding the roof cutting stepping distance; E, the combined rock beams fall to form entry sides, and seams between the entrysides and an entry roof are blocked; and F, propelling is conducted along with the working face, the step B to the step E are repeated, after entry surrounding rock is stabilized, the single hydraulicprop is withdrawn, and gob-side entry retaining is completed. The method solves the technical problem that gangue blocking of a thin coal seam during gob-side entry retaining is difficult and furtherhas the advantages that the entry sides are complete, and the deformation of the surrounding rock is small.