2020–21 Preston North End F.C. season
season of football team
The 2020–21 Preston North End F.C. season was the club's 141st season in existence and their sixth consecutive season in the Championship. They also took part in the FA Cup and the EFL Cup. The season covers the period from July 2020 to 30 June 2021.
Squad
As of 8 May 2021
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
All appearances and goals up to date as of 8 May 2021.
Statistics
As of 8 May 2021
Goals record
As of 8 May 2021
Disciplinary record
As of 8 May 2021
Transfers
Transfers in
Loans in
Loans out
Transfers out
Kevin O’Connor
Pre-season and friendlies
Win
Draw
Loss
Fixtures
Competitions
Overview
Championship
League table
Results summary
Results by matchday
Matches
The 2020–21 season fixtures were released on 21 August.
FA Cup
The third round draw was made on 30 November, with Premier League and EFL Championship clubs all entering the competition.
EFL Cup
The first round draw was made on 18 August, live on Sky Sports, by Paul Merson. The draw for both the second and third round were confirmed on September 6, live on Sky Sports by Phil Babb.
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