Gareth Taylor was appointed manager ahead of the new season on 28 May 2020, taking over from Alan Mahon who had been put in charge on an interim basis following the departure of Nick Cushing during the previous campaign.

The match was part of a Wembley double-header on the same day as the men's equivalent and played behind closed doors.

Source: FA WSL As a member of the top two tiers, Manchester City will enter FA Cup in the fourth round proper.

Originally scheduled to take place on 31 January 2021, it was delayed due to COVID-19 restrictions.

[8] Due to the delay, the competition only reached the fifth round before the end of the season.