The 2020–21 season was Scunthorpe United's 122nd season in their history and the second consecutive season in EFL League Two, Along with League Two, the club also participated in this seasons' editions of the FA Cup, EFL Cup and EFL Trophy.
The season covers the period from 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021.
First-team squad
Statistics
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Goals record
Disciplinary record
Transfers
Transfers in
Loans in
Loans out
Transfers out
Pre-season
Competitions
EFL League Two
League table
Results summary
Results by matchday
Matches
The 2020/21 season fixtures were released on 21 August.
FA Cup
The draw for the first round was made on Monday 26, October.
EFL Cup
The first round draw was made on 18 August, live on Sky Sports, by Paul Merson.
EFL Trophy
The regional group stage draw was confirmed on 18 August.