On 2 August, Spartak announced the signing of Aleksandr Kokorin to a three-year contract, with the option of an additional year, after his Zenit St.Petersburg contract had expired.[2]
On 5 August, Spartak announced the signing of Oston Urunov to a long-term contract from FC Ufa.[3]
On 15 October, Spartak Moscow announced the signing of Victor Moses on loan from Chelsea for the remainder of the season, with an option to make the move permanent.[11]
On 16 January, Spartak Moscow announced the signing of Jorrit Hendrix from PSV Eindhoven for the remainder of the season, with an option to make the move permanent.[12]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Source: Premier Liga Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head matches won; 4) Head-to-head goal difference; 5) Head-to-head goals scored; 6) Matches won; 7) Goal difference; 8) Goals scored; 9) Play-off. (C) Champions Notes:
^FC Lokomotiv Moscow qualified for the Europa League group stage by winning the 2020–21 Russian Cup. The Europa Conference League spot awarded to the third-placed team is passed to fourth-placed team, and the spot awarded to the fourth-placed team is passed to fifth-placed team.