| Previous Year: | 1919 |
| Previous Tournament: | 1919 English cricket season |
| Next Year: | 1921 |
| Next Tournament: | 1921 English cricket season |
1920 was the 27th season of County Championship cricket in England. There was no Test cricket as the post-war recovery continued. Middlesex rose from 13th in 1919 to win the championship as the first of two back-to-back titles. Worcestershire returned to the championship after opting out in 1919.
See main article: 1920 County Championship.
Patsy Hendren topped the averages with 2520 runs @ 61.46, just ahead of Jack Hobbs who scored 2827 @ 58.89.
Jack Hobbs topped the bowling averages taking 17 wickets. The leading full-time bowler was Wilfred Rhodes with 161 wickets @ 13.18.