The 2019–20 season was Arbroath's first season in the Scottish Championship, following promotion from Scottish League One in the 2018–19 season after finishing in 1st place.

[1] The season was postponed in April 2020, with Arbroath finishing in fifth place, having played 26 games.

[2] On 13 March 2020, the Scottish football season was suspended with immediate effect due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus outbreak.

[3] On 9 April, the Scottish football season was further suspended until at least 10 June.

[4] On 18 May 2020, the SPFL declared the end of the season determining on an average points per game with Arbroath finishing in fifth place and surviving for another season.