The 2020-21 campaign was a turbulent year of transition and consolidation for Nottingham Forest as The Reds finished a disappointing 17th in the Championship. The season was defined by a crucial mid-October managerial change, with Chris Hughton taking the helm from Sabri Lamouchi to steady a struggling side. Amidst a season where goals were scarce, veteran striker Lewis Grabban's 6 league goals proved decisive in anchoring the team and securing their second-tier status. It was a difficult year that set the stage for the dramatic success that would soon follow and remains a chapter of hard-fought stability in the club's modern history.