The 2020–21 Everton Football Club season was the club's 118th season in existence and the club's 67th consecutive season in the top flight of English football. In addition to the domestic league, Everton participated in this season's editions of the FA Cup and the EFL Cup.
Source: Premier League Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) If the champions, relegated teams or qualified teams for UEFA competitions cannot be determined by rules 1 to 3, rules 4.1 to 4.3 are applied – 4.1) Points gained in head-to-head record between such teams; 4.2) Away goals scored in head-to-head record between such teams; 4.3) Play-offs[51]
Note: The match was originally scheduled for 28 December 2020, but was postponed due to safety concerns following a COVID-19 outbreak at Manchester City.[53]
Note: The match was originally scheduled for 16 January 2021, but was moved forward one day due to Aston Villa first team players isolating after a COVID-19 outbreak at their training ground.[54] The match was then postponed as the training ground could not be opened in time.[55]
The third round draw was made on 30 November, with Premier League and EFL Championship clubs all entering the competition.[56] The draw for the fourth and fifth round were made on 11 January, conducted by Peter Crouch.[57]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
