2020–21 Stoke City F.C. season

Stoke City
2020–21 season
Joint-ChairmanJohn Coates and Peter Coates
ManagerMichael O'Neill
Stadiumbet365 Stadium
Championship14th
FA CupThird round
EFL CupQuarter-finals
Top goalscorerLeague: Nick Powell
(12)
All: Nick Powell
(12)

The 2020–21 season was Stoke City's 104th season in the Football League, the 44th in the second tier and seventh in the Championship.[1]

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic the 2020–21 season began later in September with matches continuing to played behind closed doors. Stoke began the season in good form, winning eight of their first 16 matches and were just outside the play-off places at the beginning of December. However a number of injuries to key players most notably to Tyrese Campbell saw goals dry up and the team went nine games without a win at the turn of the year. Stoke were unable to put a sustained run of results together in March and April and ended the season in mid-table.

Pre-season

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Stoke announced their retained list in July 2020, leaving the club were goalkeeper Adam Federici from the first team, and Jake Dunwoody, James Jennings, Ash Kigbu, Cameron McJannet, Tre Pemberton, Abdul Sankoh, Ollie Shenton and Scott Wara from the under-23 squad.[2] Also leaving were the two players who agreed to temporary contract extensions to cover the final nine games of the 2019–20 season, Mame Biram Diouf and Stephen Ward.[3] O'Neill made his first signing of the summer bringing in former Sheffield Wednesday left-back Morgan Fox.[4] Centre-back James Chester re-joined the club having spent the second half of last season on loan from Aston Villa.[5] Stoke brought in former Sheffield Wednesday striker Steven Fletcher on 14 August.[6] Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel joined the club on 17 August 2020 having left Trabzonspor in March.[7] On 9 September Stoke brought in winger Jacob Brown from Barnsley.[8]

The squad returned to Clayton Wood on 7 August and the following week travelled to Belfast for a training camp and a behind closed doors friendly against NIFL Premiership champions Linfield at Windsor Park.[9] Stoke won 1–0 with a first half strike from Josh Tymon.[10] They then played two matches against League One sides, losing 1–0 to Burton Albion and beating Shrewsbury Town 5–1.[11][12] Stoke ended their pre-season schedule with back-to-back wins over Premier League sides Leeds United and Newcastle United.[13]

Date Opponent Venue Result Scorers Report
15 August 2020 Linfield A 1–0 Tymon 35' Report
22 August 2020 Burton Albion H 0–1 Report
25 August 2020 Shrewsbury Town H 5–1 Oakley-Boothe, Mikel, Ince, Afobe, Campbell Report
1 September 2020 Leeds United H 3–0 Collins 24', Gregory 52', Ince 62' Report
5 September 2020 Newcastle United A 1–0 Clucas 18' Report

Championship

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Main article: 2020–21 EFL Championship

Because the 2019–20 season was extended into the summer of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020–21 season started at a later date of 12 September 2020 with matches continuing to be played behind-closed doors.[14] The summer transfer window was open from 27 July to 16 October.[15]

September

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For the season opener away at Millwall, Michael O'Neill started new signings Morgan Fox and John Obi Mikel. The match was a cagey affair with few chances and it unsurprisingly ended in a goalless draw.[16] Stoke produced a poor performance in the first home game of the campaign against Bristol City, with the Robins winning 2–0 with goals from Nahki Wells and Andreas Weimann.[17] Stoke earned their first victory of the campaign away at Preston North End on 26 September. Preston started the match the better team but the match turned in Stoke's favor after Tom Barkhuizen was sent-off in the 22nd minute for a tackle on Morgan Fox. Stoke went on to win 1–0 with a close range finish from Lee Gregory.[18]

October

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Stoke faced Birmingham City in the first match in October and despite having the better possession and chances they were frustrated by a well disciplined Birmingham side and they took the lead through a Harlee Dean header. O'Neill brought on Powell from the bench and he scored in the 86th minute to help Stoke earn a 1–1 draw.[19] Following the international break, Stoke travelled to Luton Town where former manager Nathan Jones had returned to. After an uneventful first half Stoke scored twice early in the second through Fletcher and Powell to see out a 2–0 victory.[20] Four days later they took on Barnsley and poor defending cost them in the first half as Elliot Simões gave the Tykes the lead before Campbell equalised just before half time only for Dominik Frieser to score in stoppage time. A mistake from Jack Walton just after half time allowed Tommy Smith to score his first goal for the club. Nathan Collins was sent-off for an off the ball incident with Frieser and Stoke were able to see out a 2–2 draw.[21] Collins' red card was later rescinded by the FA.[22] Stoke put in a fine performance against promotion favorites Brentford and were 3–0 up after goals from Campbell, Fletcher and McClean before a late brace from Marcus Forss ensured a nervy finish but Stoke were able to gain a 3–2 win.[23] City then produced an abject performance away at Swansea City where they lost 2–0 without having a shot on target.[24] Stoke ended October with a 1–0 win against Rotherham United with a long kick from Angus Gunn being lobbed into the Millers net by McClean.[25]

November

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Stoke were then controversially beaten 3–2 by Watford at Vicarage Road. Fletcher had given Stoke an early lead before Tom Cleverley leveled for Watford despite clearly barging into Angus Gunn. A João Pedro penalty put Watford in front with Stoke responding through Powell. Ismaïla Sarr won the match late on for the Hornets despite a handball in the build up.[26] Stoke beat early league leaders Reading 3–0 with goals from Campbell, Fletcher and Brown to earn a first league victory at the Madjeski Stadium.[27] Stoke suffered an injury problem after both senior goalkeepers, Adam Davies and Angus Gunn were ruled out for up to two months with Josef Bursik being recalled from his loan at Doncaster Rovers. Bursik started two days later against Carlos Corberán's Huddersfield Town who took the lead through Carel Eiting. Two quick goals from Campbell put Stoke in front before Isaac Mbenza levelled for the Terriers. An own goal from Richard Stearman ensured Stoke went into half time with a 3–2 lead which was extended by Sam Clucas early in the second half. Naby Sarr pulled another goal back for Huddersfield but Stoke held out for a 4–3 victory.[28] Stoke struggled against leaders Norwich City and were 3–0 down early in the second half after goals from Emiliano Buendía and a brace from Teemu Pukki. Buendía was then sent-off which sparked a comeback from Stoke with Campbell and Collins scoring but Norwich held on to win 3–2.[29] November ended with a drab goalless draw at Tony Pulis' Sheffield Wednesday.[30]

December

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Stoke's goalkeeping injury crisis worsened prior to the match against Wycombe Wanderers after Niki Mäenpää who was signed on a temporary deal to provide cover for Bursik, also suffered an injury in training meaning that Andy Lonergan was brought in on a similar contract.[31] 1,000 Wycombe fans were allowed to attend the match following the end of the second lockdown in England and they saw Nick Powell score the only goal of the game after 72 minutes.[32] Stoke moved into a play-off position for the first time this season with a 1–0 win over Middlesbrough thanks to a first half header from Nathan Collins.[33] They then missed the chance to move into an automatic place as Cardiff City came from behind to win 2–1.[34] A depleted Stoke team played out a goalless draw at Derby County on 12 December.[35] Stoke suffered another long-term injury after it was confirmed that Campbell would miss the rest of the season.[36] Three days later they played out another goalless draw this time away at Queens Park Rangers.[37] They then ground out a 1–0 win over Blackburn Rovers with Powell scoring an early diving header.[38] On Boxing day against Coventry City, City played out a third consecutive goalless away draw.[39] Stoke ended 2020 with a 1–1 draw against Nottingham Forest in foggy conditions.[40]

January

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Stoke began 2021 with a narrow defeat against promotion chasing AFC Bournemouth.[41] For the trip to Blackburn Rovers, O'Neil gave first starts to new signings Rabbi Matondo and Rhys Norrington-Davies in what was Stoke's youngest starting eleven for 15 years with an average age of 25.[42] Powell gave Stoke a first half lead before Blackburn equalised through John Buckley. James Chester was then sent-off after bringing down Adam Armstrong who was through on goal and Stoke held on for a 1–1 draw.[43] The side then drew 3–3 at relegation threatened Rotherham United with O'Neill critical of his teams defending.[44] Stoke ended January without a win after defeat against Watford and a draw away at Huddersfield Town where Rhys Norrington-Davies was sent-off just before half time.[45]

In the January transfer window, O'Neill trimmed his squad by loaning out Moritz Bauer, Lee Gregory, Tom Ince, Liam Lindsay and Kevin Wimmer whilst Thibaud Verlinden left on a permanent basis. Coming in were Alfie Doughty from Charlton Athletic and three loans Jack Clarke, Rabbi Matondo and Rhys Norrington-Davies.[46]

February

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Stoke's barren run of form continued into February with a goalless draw against Reading and a heavy defeat at Norwich.[47] Stoke ended their nine-game winless run with a 1–0 win against Sheffield Wednesday with Steven Fletcher scoring against his former club.[48] On 19 February 2021, club captain Ryan Shawcross left Stoke by mutual consent after 14 years ahead of a move to Inter Miami CF in the United States.[49] City coasted to a 3–0 win against Luton Town with Powell scoring twice to complete a league double over the Hatters.[50] The team then put in an inept performance away at Barnsley, losing 2–0.[51] Stoke ended February with a first visit to the Brentford Community Stadium where they lost 2–1 despite taking the lead in the first minute.[52]

March

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Stoke lost a third game in a row after a 2–1 defeat against Swansea. Powell gave City an early lead but goals from Connor Roberts and a controversial late penalty from André Ayew earned Swansea the win.[53] Three days later they ended their losing run with a 2–0 home win over rock bottom Wycombe Wanderers, with Rhys Norrington-Davies and Harry Souttar scoring their first goals for the club.[54] They were then easily beaten 3–0 by Middlesbrough.[55] Stoke played out a goalless draw with Cardiff City with under-23s striker Christian Norton making his league debut.[56] A goal from Jacob Brown gave Stoke a 1–0 win against Derby County in the final match of March to move the team past the 50 point mark.[57]

April

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Over the Easter weekend Stoke had mixed fortunes as they beat Bristol City 2–0 at Ashton Gate on Good Friday but then lost 2–1 to Millwall on Easter Monday.[58][59] The following week the team lost again, this time 2–0 to relegation threatened Birmingham City.[60] Following the Birmingham game assistant manager Billy McKinlay left the club and was replaced by the former Bristol City manager Dean Holden.[61] Stoke played out a drab goalless draw with Preston North End on 17 April with Harry Souttar being sent-off late on after bringing down Alan Browne.[62] Stoke lost 3–2 to Coventry City, with O'Neil highly critical of his team's performance.[63] Stoke drew 1–1 at Nottingham Forest with Rabbi Matondo first goal for the club being cancelled out by Lewis Grabban.[64]

May

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Stoke lost their penultimate game of the season 2–0 to Queens Park Rangers.[65] Stoke ended the 2020–21 season with a 2–0 win against AFC Bournemouth with academy graduate Will Forrester scoring on his debut.[66]

Results

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Match Date Opponent Venue Result Attendance Scorers Report
1 12 September 2020 Millwall A 0–0 — Report
2 20 September 2020 Bristol City H 0–2 — Report
3 26 September 2020 Preston North End A 1–0 — Gregory 39' Report
4 4 October 2020 Birmingham City H 1–1 — Powell 86' Report
5 17 October 2020 Luton Town A 2–0 — Fletcher 46', Powell 55' Report
6 21 October 2020 Barnsley H 2–2 — Campbell 44', Smith 48' Report
7 24 October 2020 Brentford H 3–2 — Fletcher 9', McClean 35', Campbell 59' Report
8 27 October 2020 Swansea City A 0–2 — Report
9 31 October 2020 Rotherham United H 1–0 — McClean 27' Report
10 4 November 2020 Watford A 2–3 — Fletcher 2', Powell 81' Report
11 7 November 2020 Reading A 3–0 — Campbell 23', Fletcher 35' Brown 90+5' Report
12 21 November 2020 Huddersfield Town H 4–3 — Campbell (2) 31', 33', Stearman (o.g.) 45', Clucas 57' Report
13 24 November 2020 Norwich City H 2–3 — Campbell 70', Collins 79' Report
14 28 November 2020 Sheffield Wednesday A 0–0 — Report
15 2 December 2020 Wycombe Wanderers A 1–0 1,000 Powell 72' Report
16 5 December 2020 Middlesbrough H 1–0 — Collins 19' Report
17 8 December 2020 Cardiff City H 1–2 — Morrison 25' (o.g.) Report
18 12 December 2020 Derby County A 0–0 — Report
19 15 December 2020 Queens Park Rangers A 0–0 2,000 Report
20 19 December 2020 Blackburn Rovers H 1–0 — Powell 6' Report
21 26 December 2020 Coventry City A 0–0 — Report
22 29 December 2020 Nottingham Forest H 1–1 — Thompson 18' Report
23 2 January 2021 Bournemouth H 0–1 — Report
24 16 January 2021 Blackburn Rovers A 1–1 — Powell 38' Report
25 19 January 2021 Rotherham United A 3–3 — MacDonald 14' (o.g.), Batth 62', Powell 75' Report
26 22 January 2021 Watford H 1–2 — Fletcher 83' Report
27 30 January 2021 Huddersfield Town A 1–1 — Fletcher 24' (pen) Report
28 6 February 2021 Reading H 0–0 — Report
29 13 February 2021 Norwich City A 1–4 — Powell 61' Report
30 16 February 2021 Sheffield Wednesday H 1–0 — Fletcher 83' Report
31 20 February 2021 Luton Town H 3–0 — Powell (2) 20', 63', Fletcher 78' Report
32 24 February 2021 Barnsley A 0–2 — Report
33 27 February 2021 Brentford A 1–2 — Brown 1' Report
34 3 March 2021 Swansea City H 1–2 — Powell 6' Report
35 6 March 2021 Wycombe Wanderers H 2–0 — Norrington-Davies 64', Souttar 69' Report
36 13 March 2021 Middlesbrough A 0–3 — Report
37 16 March 2021 Cardiff City A 0–0 — Report
38 20 March 2021 Derby County H 1–0 — Brown 74' Report
39 2 April 2021 Bristol City A 2–0 — Powell 25', Fletcher 62' Report
40 5 April 2021 Millwall H 1–2 — Brown 41' Report
41 10 April 2021 Birmingham City A 0–2 — Report
42 17 April 2021 Preston North End H 0–0 — Report
43 21 April 2021 Coventry City H 2–3 — Brown 58', Clucas 70' Report
44 24 April 2021 Nottingham Forest A 1–1 — Matondo 27' Report
45 1 May 2021 Queens Park Rangers H 0–2 — Report
46 8 May 2021 Bournemouth A 2–0 — Forrester 36', Smith 52' Report

League table

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Pos Team
 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
11 Millwall 46 15 17 14 47 52 −5 62
12 Luton Town 46 17 11 18 41 52 −11 62
13 Preston North End 46 18 7 21 49 56 −7 61
14 Stoke City 46 15 15 16 50 52 −2 60
15 Blackburn Rovers 46 15 12 19 65 54 +11 57
16 Coventry City 46 14 13 19 49 61 −12 55
17 Nottingham Forest 46 12 16 18 37 45 −8 52
Source: EFL Official Website
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head results; 5) Wins; 6) Away goals; 7) Penalty points (sec 9.5); 8) 12-point sending off offences[67]

FA Cup

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Main article: 2020–21 FA Cup

Stoke were drawn against Leicester City in the FA Cup and were well beaten 4–0 making it five consecutive third round exits.[68]

Round Date Opponent Venue Result Scorers Report
R3 9 January 2021 Leicester City H 0–4 Report

EFL Cup

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Main article: 2020–21 EFL Cup

In the first round of the EFL Cup Stoke beat EFL League One side Blackpool 5–4 on penalties after a goalless ninety minutes.[69] On September 17 2020, Stoke went on to beat Wolverhampton Wanderers in the second round, after a late winner from Jacob Brown.[70] In the Third Round, Stoke edged past League One side Gillingham 1–0 with a goal from Tyrese Campbell in the 37th minute.[71] City again won 1–0 in the fourth round away at Aston Villa with a first half header from Sam Vokes.[72] Stoke faced a strong Tottenham Hotspur side in the quarter-final. Spurs won 3–1 with goals from Gareth Bale, Ben Davies and Harry Kane whilst Jordan Thompson scored his first goal for Stoke.[73]

Round Date Opponent Venue Result Scorers Report
R1 29 August 2020 Blackpool H 0–0 (5–4 pens) Report
R2 17 September 2020 Wolverhampton Wanderers A 1–0 Brown 86' Report
R3 23 September 2020 Gillingham H 1–0 Campbell 37' Report
R4 1 October 2020 Aston Villa A 1–0 Vokes 26' Report
QF 23 December 2020 Tottenham Hotspur H 1–3 Thompson 53' Report

Squad statistics

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No. Pos. Name Championship FA Cup League Cup Total Discipline
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
1 GK England Angus Gunn 14(1) 0 0 0 0 0 15(1) 0 2 0
3 DF Wales Morgan Fox 20 0 0 0 2 0 22 0 2 0
4 MF Wales Joe Allen 15(3) 0 1 0 0 0 16(3) 0 2 0
5 DF Scotland Liam Lindsay 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
6 DF England Danny Batth 26(2) 0 1 0 2 0 30(2) 0 8 0
7 MF England Tom Ince 2(5) 0 0 0 0 0 2(5) 0 0 0
9 FW Wales Sam Vokes 5(25) 0 1 0 2(1) 1 8(26) 1 0 0
10 FW Democratic Republic of the Congo Benik Afobe 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0
11 MF Republic of Ireland James McClean 17(7) 2 1 0 4 0 22(7) 2 9 0
12 DF Wales James Chester 32 0 0 0 1 0 33 0 7 1
13 MF Nigeria John Obi Mikel 35(4) 0 1 0 1 0 37(4) 0 6 0
14 DF England Tommy Smith 34(1) 2 1 0 4(1) 0 39(2) 2 6 0
15 DF Netherlands Bruno Martins Indi 2 0 0 0 3 0 5 0 0 0
16 GK Wales Adam Davies 17 0 0 0 4 0 21 0 1 0
17 DF England Ryan Shawcross (c) 0(2) 0 1 0 0 0 1(2) 0 0 0
18 MF England Jacob Brown 27(14) 5 1 0 2(2) 1 30(16) 6 8 0
19 FW England Lee Gregory 3(3) 1 0 0 3 0 6(3) 1 0 0
20 MF England Tashan Oakley-Boothe 3(13) 0 0 0 3(2) 0 6(15) 0 0 0
21 FW Scotland Steven Fletcher 30(7) 9 0 0 0(5) 0 30(12) 9 3 0
22 MF England Sam Clucas 18(6) 2 1 0 1 0 20(6) 2 4 0
23 MF Belgium Thibaud Verlinden 0(1) 0 0 0 0 0 0(1) 0 0 0
23 MF England Alfie Doughty 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
24 MF England Jordan Cousins 8(11) 0 0 0 1(1) 0 9(12) 0 2 0
25 MF England Nick Powell 38(1) 12 0 0 2(1) 0 40(2) 12 5 0
26 FW England Tyrese Campbell 13(3) 6 0 0 2(1) 1 15(4) 7 1 0
28 GK England Andy Lonergan 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0
32 GK England Josef Bursik 15 0 1 0 0 0 16 0 0 0
34 MF Northern Ireland Jordan Thompson 24(10) 1 1 0 5 1 30(10) 2 5 0
35 DF England Josh Tymon 16(10) 0 0 0 3 0 19(10) 0 0 0
36 DF Australia Harry Souttar 38 1 1 0 4 0 43 1 2 1
37 DF Republic of Ireland Nathan Collins 19(3) 2 0(1) 0 4 0 23(4) 2 3 1
39 DF England Will Forrester 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
40 GK Cameroon Blondy Nna Noukeu 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
44 FW Wales Christian Norton 2(4) 0 0 0 0 0 2(4) 0 0 0
46 DF Wales Rhys Norrington-Davies 20 1 0 0 0 0 20 1 2 1
47 FW England Jack Clarke 6(8) 0 0 0 0 0 6(8) 0 1 0
49 FW Wales Rabbi Matondo 5(5) 1 0(1) 0 0 0 5(6) 1 0 0
50 DF England Connor Taylor 0(1) 0 0 0 0 0 0(1) 0 0 0
— GK Finland Niki Mäenpää 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Own goals — 3 — 0 — 0 — 3 —

Transfers

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In

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Date Pos. Name From Fee Ref.
7 August 2020 DF Wales Morgan Fox England Sheffield Wednesday Free [74]
10 August 2020 DF Wales James Chester England Aston Villa Free [75]
14 August 2020 FW Scotland Steven Fletcher England Sheffield Wednesday Free [76]
17 August 2020 MF Nigeria John Obi Mikel Unattached Free [77]
9 September 2020 MF England Jacob Brown England Barnsley Undisclosed [78]
27 November 2020 GK Finland Niki Mäenpää Unattached Free [79]
2 December 2020 GK England Andy Lonergan Unattached Free [80]
22 January 2020 MF England Alfie Doughty England Charlton Athletic Undisclosed [81]
2 February 2021 FW England Will Goodwin England Chester Undisclosed [82]
2 February 2021 FW England D'Margio Wright-Phillips England Manchester City Undisclosed [83]

Out

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Date Pos. Name To Fee Ref.
30 June 2020 MF France Ibrahim Doucoure — Released [2]
30 June 2020 MF Northern Ireland Jake Dunwoody Republic of Ireland Derry City Free [84]
30 June 2020 GK Australia Adam Federici Australia Macarthur Free [85]
30 June 2020 FW Republic of Ireland James Jennings — Released [2]
30 June 2020 MF England Reece Jones — Released [2]
30 June 2020 DF England Ash Kigbu — Released [2]
30 June 2020 DF England Cameron McJannet Republic of Ireland Derry City Free [86]
30 June 2020 MF England Tre Pemberton — Released [2]
30 June 2020 FW Netherlands Abdul Sankoh — Released [2]
30 June 2020 MF England Ollie Shenton England Chorley Free [87]
30 June 2020 DF Fiji Scott Wara — Released [2]
17 July 2020 DF Republic of Ireland Stephen Ward England Ipswich Town Released [88][89]
20 July 2020 FW Senegal Mame Biram Diouf Turkey Hatayspor Released [90][91]
8 August 2020 FW Belgium Julien Ngoy Belgium KAS Eupen Undisclosed [92]
16 October 2020 GK England Jack Butland England Crystal Palace Undisclosed [93]
9 January 2021 GK England Andy Lonergan England West Bromwich Albion Free transfer [94]
22 January 2021 MF Belgium Thibaud Verlinden Netherlands Fortuna Sittard Undisclosed [95]
19 February 2021 DF England Ryan Shawcross United States Inter Miami Mutual Consent [96][97][98]

Loans in

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Date from Pos. Name From Date to Ref.
16 October 2020 GK England Angus Gunn England Southampton End of season [93]
7 January 2021 FW Wales Rabbi Matondo Germany Schalke 04 End of season [99]
12 January 2021 DF Wales Rhys Norrington-Davies England Sheffield United End of season [100]
14 January 2021 FW England Jack Clarke England Tottenham Hostpur End of season [101]

Loans out

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Date from Pos. Name To Date to Ref.
27 July 2020 MF England Ryan Woods England Millwall 30 June 2021 [102]
20 August 2020 GK England Josef Bursik England Doncaster Rovers 30 June 2021 [103]
4 September 2020 MF Denmark Lasse Sørensen England Milton Keynes Dons 30 June 2021 [104]
9 September 2020 MF Nigeria Peter Etebo Turkey Galatasaray 30 June 2021 [105]
17 September 2020 FW Democratic Republic of the Congo Benik Afobe Turkey Trabzonspor 30 June 2021 [106]
28 September 2020 MF Senegal Badou Ndiaye Turkey Fatih Karagümrük 7 February 2021 [107]
6 October 2020 DF Netherlands Bruno Martins Indi Netherlands AZ Alkmaar 30 June 2021 [108]
15 October 2020 DF England Tom Edwards England Fleetwood Town 20 January 2021 [109]
13 November 2020 DF Wales Eddy Jones England AFC Telford United December 2020 [110]
18 December 2020 DF England Connor Taylor England Chester 31 January 2021 [111][112]
27 January 2021 DF England Tom Edwards United States New York Red Bulls End of season [113]
1 February 2021 FW England Lee Gregory England Derby County End of season [114]
1 February 2021 MF England Tom Ince England Luton Town End of season [115]
1 February 2021 DF Scotland Liam Lindsay England Preston North End End of season [116]
1 February 2021 DF Austria Kevin Wimmer Germany Karlsruher SC End of season [117]
5 February 2021 DF Austria Moritz Bauer Russia FC Ufa End of season [118]
7 February 2021 MF Senegal Badou Ndiaye Saudi Arabia Al-Ain End of season [119]
8 April 2021 GK England Josef Bursik England Peterborough United End of season [120]

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