The 2020-21 campaign was a season of serious promotion intent for Stockport County, with County clinching a competitive 3rd-place finish in the National League and qualifying for the play-offs. Leading the charge was the prolific forward Alex Reid, whose 16 goals were vital in a season that also saw midfielder John Rooney net 14 goals. The team boasted the league's best defensive record, conceding just 32 goals, a feat anchored by the Fans' Player of the Year, Captain Liam Hogan. It was a standout year built on defensive solidity and an attacking threat that firmly re-established the Hatters as a major force in the non-league elite, also featuring a memorable FA Cup run to the Third Round proper against West Ham United.