The season covered the period from 1 August 2020 to 30 June 2021.

Source: [citation needed] The 2020–21 season fixtures were released on Friday 21 August 2020.

[57] The first round draw was made on 18 August, live on Sky Sports, by Paul Merson.

[58] The draw for both the second and third round were confirmed on September 6, live on Sky Sports by Phil Babb.

[59] The regional group stage draw was confirmed on 18 August.