The 2020-21 campaign was a season of resilience and European ambition for Domstedelingen, as FC Utrecht secured a respectable 6th-place finish in the Eredivisie and qualified for the Conference League play-offs despite a mid-season managerial change. Leading the charge with vital attacking contributions was the standout midfielder Sander van de Streek, whose 11 league goals anchored the side and whose stellar performances were recognised by the fans who voted him Player of the Season, awarding him the prestigious Di Tommaso Trophy. The team showed flashes of brilliance, including a dominant 6-0 away victory against Willem II, in a season that cemented their continuous presence in the Dutch top flight.