The 2020-21 campaign was a turbulent and deeply frustrating season for Oldham Athletic as The Latics finished 18th in League Two, a result masked by significant off-field uncertainty and a controversial mid-season managerial change. Leading the charge with brilliance was the prolific forward Conor McAleny, whose 17 league goals (21 overall) proved vital in keeping the side clear of the relegation zone. It was a chaotic year built on individual attacking talent that, despite the promise shown by players like McAleny, tragically foreshadowed the club's eventual, painful descent out of the Football League.