In March 2021 near the end of the season Harry Kewell was sacked along with assistant Alan Maybury.

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

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

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

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