The 2020–21 season was Coventry City's 137th season in their history and the first season back in the

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for 8 years and the club's second and final season at St Andrew's. Alongside the Championship, the club participated in the

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and

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. The season covers the period from 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021.

Pre-season

On 10 July, Coventry City announced they would travel to

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to face

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side

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in a

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friendly on July 25. The ''Sky Blues'' added a second pre-season friendly against

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which would also be played

on August 15, and a third against

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on August 29. Two more were later added to the schedule against Wolverhampton Wanderers U23 and

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. A further friendly against

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on 25 August was also confirmed. A final pre-season match against

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was also added to the schedule.

Competitions

EFL 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

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and

clubs all entering the competition.

EFL Cup

The first round draw was made on 18 August. The second round draw was made on 6 September.

Squad information

Squad details

* Player age and appearances/goals for the club as of beginning of 2020–21 season.
† Deal includes option to buy after loan period.