During the previous campaign, Fleetwood finished 6th in the incomplete League One season and qualified for the play-offs.

[4] However, they were eliminated 6–3 on aggregate in the semi-finals by Wycombe Wanderers.

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

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

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