Ross Paterson (Glasgow, SCO) run at the 2021 British Curling NCA January Challenge came to an end in the semifinals with a 9-6 loss to Ross Whyte (Stirling, SCO). of the 2021 British Curling NCA January Challenge in Stirling, Scotland;
 
Paterson finished 2-2 in the 0-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Paterson lost 8-7 to Bruce Mouat (Stirling, SCO), then responded with a 9-6 win over James Craik (Aberdeen, SCO). Paterson won 6-4 against Cameron Bryce (Stirling, SCO). Paterson went on to lose 8-6 against Whyte in their final qualifying round match.
 
Paterson ranks 228th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with 0.000 points earned so far this season.