The 2020-21 campaign delivered a vital year of consolidation for Crewe Alexandra, marking their hard-fought return to League One after a four-season absence. Under the guidance of David Artell, The Railwaymen comfortably secured a respectable mid-table finish, ending the season in 12th place. The attack was led by the prolific new signing Mikael Mandron, whose 11 league goals (and 14 overall) made him the team's top scorer, ably supported by the influential Owen Dale, who also netted 11 league goals. It was a season built on a strong foundation, capped by memorable attacking displays like Mandron's two-goal performance in a crucial 2-0 victory against MK Dons.