Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules.

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

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

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

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