The2020–21 FA Trophy (known for sponsorship reasons as theBuildbase FA Trophy) was the 52nd season of theFA Trophy, an annualfootball competition for teams at levels 5-8 of the EnglishNational League System. In a change in format from previous years, the competition consisted of three qualifying rounds, and seven proper rounds. Teams from level 8 entered into the first and second qualifying rounds, level 7 into the third qualifying round, level 6 (theNational League North andNational League South) into round 2, and level 5 (theNational League) into round 3.^[1]

All matches were in a single-matchknockout format, with the winner decided by penalties if the match was drawn after 90 minutes, apart from the Final where the winner was decided by extra-time and penalties if the match was drawn.^[2] This was a change from previous seasons where replays were used and where the semi-finals were scheduled as two-legged; the changes reflected the late start of the season due to theCOVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom.^[3] The final was a single-match held atWembley Stadium.

The calendar for the 2020-21 Buildbase FA Trophy, as announced byThe Football Association.^[4]

The draw was made on 18 August 2020.^[5] All results taken fromThe Football Association website.^[6]

The draw was made on 18 August 2020.^[5]

The draw was made on 19 October 2020. Due to the withdrawal ofMerthyr Town from the competition, there was an odd number of teams competing in this round. As a result,Willand Rovers were drawn to receive a bye to the first round proper.^[14]

The draw was made on 2 November 2020.^[20] Originally scheduled for 14 November 2020, the first round proper ties were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The draw was made on 9 December 2020.^[23]

The draw was made on 9 December with ties scheduled to be played on 19 December. Stamford were awarded a bye due to the withdrawal ofMacclesfield Town.^[27]

The draw was made on 21 December, with ties initially scheduled to be played on 16 January.^[30]

The draw was made on 18 January, with ties initially scheduled to be played on 6 February.^[32]

The draw was made on 8 February 2021, with ties scheduled to be played on 27 February.^[34]

The draw was made on 1 March 2021, with ties scheduled to be played on 27 March.^[35]

The final was held on Saturday 22 May 2021.^[36]

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