The 2020-21 campaign was a season of vital consolidation for Plymouth Argyle as The Pilgrims returned to EFL League One after a turbulent, pandemic-affected promotion year, ultimately securing their status with an 18th-place finish. Leading the charge was the sensational young striker Luke Jephcott, whose 16 league goals, 18 in all competitions, proved decisive, earning him a new contract and putting him among the division's top scorers. Under manager Ryan Lowe, the club also enjoyed a memorable run to the Fourth Round of the FA Cup, in a season built on grit and an often-inconsistent search for momentum that defined their fight for safety in the third tier.