2020–21 Falkirk F.C. season explained

Manager:David McCracken & Lee Miller
(Until 21 April)
Gary Holt
(Interim)
Chairman:Gary Deans
League Result:5th
Cup1 Result:Third round
Cup2 Result:Second round
League Topscorer:Callumn Morrison (7)
Season Topscorer:Callumn Morrison (10)
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Nextseason:2021–22

The 2020–21 season was Falkirk's second season in League One following their relegation from the Championship at the end of the 2018–19 season. Falkirk also competed in the League Cup and the Scottish Cup. On 2 October 2020, the SPFL confirmed that the Scottish Challenge Cup had been cancelled for the upcoming season.[1]

Summary

Falkirk began their season on 6 October in the League Cup group stage with the League One season beginning on 17 October.

On 11 January 2021, all football below the Scottish Championship was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[2] On 29 January 2021, the suspension was extended until at least 14 February.[3]

In March 2021, the Scottish Government gave permission for the league to resume. On 16 March, clubs from League 1 and 2 voted to implement for a reduced 22-game season with a league split after 18 games.[4]

On 21 April 2021, both of Falkirk's co-managers David McCracken & Lee Miller were sacked following their defeat to Peterhead with sporting director and former manager Gary Holt being appointed in interim charge until the end of the season.[5]

Results and fixtures

Scottish League One

See main article: 2020–21 Scottish League One.

Scottish League Cup

Group stage

Results

Knockout stage

Scottish Cup

See main article: 2020–21 Scottish Cup.

Player statistics

[6] |-|colspan="12"|Players who left the club during the 2020–21 season|-|}

Team statistics

Division summary

Transfers

Players out

PlayerToFee
Ian McShane DarvelFree[20]
Denny Johnstone DumbartonFree[21]
Michael Doyle Queen's ParkFree[22]
Gregor Buchanan Queen of the SouthFree[23]
Louis Longridge Queen's ParkFree[24]
Josh Todd Ayr UnitedLoan[25]

See also

Notes

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Scottish Challenge Cup cancelled for season 2020-21 . BBC Sport . 4 October 2020.
  2. News: Scottish lower leagues & Scottish Cup suspended for three weeks. BBC Sport. 11 January 2021. 11 January 2021.
  3. News: Scottish Cup, lower leagues and women's football remain suspended. BBC Sport. 29 January 2021. 4 February 2021.
  4. News: Scottish League 1 & 2 clubs vote for 22-game season with split after 18 matches. BBC Sport. 16 March 2021. 18 March 2021.
  5. News: Club Statement . Falkirk FC. 21 April 2021. 21 April 2021.
  6. Web site: Falkirk 2018/2019 player appearances. Soccerbase. 4 June 2020.
  7. Web site: Sneddon Joins the Bairns. Falkirk FC . falkirkfc.co.uk . 14 July 2020 . 5 October 2020.
  8. Web site: Anton Dowds Joins the Club . Falkirk FC . falkirkfc.co.uk . 20 July 2020 . 5 October 2020.
  9. Web site: Aidan Keena Signs from Hartlepool . Falkirk FC . falkirkfc.co.uk . 5 August 2020 . 5 October 2020.
  10. Web site: Bairns Sign Callumn Morrison. Falkirk FC . falkirkfc.co.uk . 10 August 2020 . 5 October 2020.
  11. Web site: Blair is Back! . Falkirk FC . falkirkfc.co.uk . 18 August 2020 . 5 October 2020.
  12. Web site: Akeel Francis Signs . Falkirk FC . falkirkfc.co.uk . 24 September 2020 . 14 October 2020.
  13. Web site: Matthew Connolly Signs . Falkirk FC . falkirkfc.co.uk . 7 October 2020 . 14 October 2020.
  14. Web site: PJ Morrison Signs . Falkirk FC . falkirkfc.co.uk . 16 October 2020 . 18 October 2020.
  15. Web site: Euan Deveney Signs . Falkirk FC . falkirkfc.co.uk . 23 October 2020 . 23 October 2020.
  16. Web site: Sean Kelly Signs . Falkirk FC . falkirkfc.co.uk . 28 October 2020 . 28 October 2020.
  17. Web site: Kyle McClelland Signs . Falkirk FC . falkirkfc.co.uk . 6 March 2021 . 12 March 2021.
  18. Web site: Falkirk bring in Dundee United pair Lewis Neilson and Kai Fotheringham on loan . Falkirk Herald . falkirkherald.co.uk . 12 March 2021 . 12 March 2021.
  19. Web site: Falkirk bring in Dundee United pair Lewis Neilson and Kai Fotheringham on loan . Falkirk Herald . falkirkherald.co.uk . 12 March 2021 . 12 March 2021.
  20. Web site: Former Rangers star signs again for non-league side as they push for promotion. Dailry Record . dailyrecord.co.uk . 20 July 2020 . 5 October 2020.
  21. Web site: Denny Johnstone Signs for Dumbarton . Dumbarton FC . dumbartonfootballclub.com . 25 July 2020 . 5 October 2020.
  22. Web site: Michael Doyle becomes a Spider . Queens Park FC. queensparkfc.co.uk. 28 July 2020 . 5 October 2020.
  23. Web site: Former Falkirk duo make Championship moves, with another poised for Hearts. Falkirk Herald . falkirkherald.co.uk . 18 August 2020 . 5 October 2020.
  24. Web site: New Signing - Louis Longridge. Queens Park FC. queensparkfc.co.uk. 31 August 2020 . 5 October 2020.
  25. Web site: JOSH TODD JOINS AYR UNITED ON LOAN. Falkirk FC. falkirkfc.co.uk. 29 March 2021 . 29 March 2021.

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