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The 2020-21 FA Trophy (known for sponsorship reasons as the Buildbase FA Trophy) is the 52nd season of the FA Trophy, an annual football competition for teams at levels 5-8 of the English National League System. In a change in format from previous years, the competition consists of three qualifying rounds, and seven proper rounds. Teams from level 8 enter into the first qualifying round, level 7 into the third qualifying round, level 6 (the National League North and National League South) into round 2, and level 5 (the National League) into round 3.
All matches are scheduled to be a single-match knockout format, with the winner decided by extra-time and penalties if the match is drawn. This reflects a change from previous seasons where replays were used and where the semi-finals were secheduled as two-legged; the changes reflect the late start of the season due to the covid-19 pandemic. The final will be a single-match held at Wembley Stadium and decided in extra time or penalties if tied after regulation.
The draw was made on 19 October 2020. Due to the withdrawal of Merthyr 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.
Bracknell Town awarded a walkover due to Cinderford Town withdrawing due to players having in contact with a person who has tested positive for COVID-19, and with two players experiencing symptoms.
The draw was made on 2 November 2020. 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 with ties scheduled to be played on 19 December. Stamford were awarded a bye due to the withdrawal of Macclesfield Town.
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