Rovers announced their first pre-season game on 7 August 2020 that would see the first-team play the following day in a behind closed doors friendly against Bristol Manor Farm.

Source: BBC Win Draw Loss Postponed The 2020–21 season fixtures were released on 21 August.

[64] The second round draw was revealed on Monday, 9 November by Danny Cowley.

[65] The third round draw was made on 30 November, with Premier League and EFL Championship clubs all entering the competition.

[68] The second round draw was made by Matt Murray on 20 November, at St Andrew's.