1980 APIA Leichhardt FC season

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APIA Leichhardt
1980 season
Manager Willie Wallace
John Green
Stadium Lambert Park
National Soccer League 8th
NSL Cup Second round
Top goalscorerLeague: Phil O'Connor (10)
All: Phil O'Connor (10)
Highest home attendance8,305
vs. Marconi Fairfield
(23 March 1980)
National Soccer League
Lowest home attendance1,306
vs. Adelaide City
(9 March 1980)
National Soccer League
Average home league attendance3,200
Biggest win4–0
vs. West Adelaide (A)
(10 August 1980)
National Soccer League
Biggest defeat0–5
vs. Heidelberg United (H)
(6 April 1980)
National Soccer League
  1979
1981  

The 1980 season was the second in the National Soccer League for APIA Leichhardt Football Club. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. APIA Leichhardt finished 8th in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the second round of the NSL Cup.

Contents

Players

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No.Pos.NationPlayer
1 GK Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Greg Woodhouse
2 DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Bob McGinn
3 FW Flag of Scotland.svg  SCO John Bradley
5 DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Peter Wilson
6 DF Flag of Scotland.svg  SCO Jim Dempsey (captain)
7 MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Terry Butler
8 DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Col McAusland
9 FW Flag of Scotland.svg  SCO Billy Pirie
10 FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS John Coyne
11 FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Phil O'Connor
12 FW Flag of Scotland.svg  SCO John McKie
No.Pos.NationPlayer
14 MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Dave Harding
15 FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Rob Drewes
16 DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Mark Pullen
18 FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Tony Morsello
19Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Mark Samuels
MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Ian Gray
MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Brian O'Donnell
DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Rod Skellern
MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Peter Stone
DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS David Watt

Competitions

Overall record

CompetitionFirst matchLast matchStarting roundFinal positionRecord
PldWDLGFGAGDWin %
National Soccer League 9 March 198028 September 1980Matchday 18th2687112735−8030.77
NSL Cup 25 April 19806 July 1980First roundSecond round210122+0050.00
Total2897122937−8032.14

Source: Competitions

National Soccer League

League table

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 Sydney City (C)2616555126+2537Qualification to Finals series [lower-alpha 1]
2 Heidelberg United 2615655533+2236
3 South Melbourne 2615564221+2135
4 Marconi Fairfield 2614665332+2134
5 Adelaide City 2613494027+1330
6 Newcastle KB United 2612683231+130
7 Brisbane Lions 2671182832425
8 APIA Leichhardt 2687112735823
9 Footscray JUST 2679103241923
10 Canberra City 2677123433+121
11 Blacktown City 26931434552121
12 Brisbane City 26410122936718
13 West Adelaide 26731624462217
14 St George-Budapest (R)26541732653314Relegated to the 1981 NSW State League
Updated to match(es) played on unknown. Source: rsssf.com
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. The Finals series was not considered the championship for the 1980 National Soccer League.

Results summary

OverallHomeAway
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsWDLGFGAGDWDLGFGAGD
2687112735 −8316521514 +12291221 −9

Results by round

Round1234567891011121415161718191320212223242526
Ground H A H A H A H A H A A HH A H A A HA A H A HH A H
ResultWLDLLLWLDLLWLLWWLWLWDDDWDD
Position36791112101111111212121413101111121111109888
Points22333355666888101212141416171819212223
Source: worldfootball.net
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

Matches

  Win  Draw  Loss

9 March 19801 APIA Leichhardt 2–1 Adelaide City Sydney
  • O'Connor Soccerball shade.svg14'
  • Bradley Soccerball shade.svg58'
Report
Stadium: Lambert Park
Attendance: 1,306 [1]
Referee: Dave Nugent
16 March 19802 St George-Budapest 1–0 APIA Leichhardt Sydney
Report Stadium: St George Stadium
Attendance: 3,864
Referee: Tony Boskovic
23 March 19803 APIA Leichhardt 2–2 Marconi Fairfield Sydney
Report
Stadium: Lambert Park
Attendance: 8,305
Referee: Peter Rampley
30 March 19804 Newcastle KB United 1–0 APIA Leichhardt Newcastle
Report Stadium: Newcastle International Sports Centre
Attendance: 7,517
Referee: Ken Allen
6 April 19805 APIA Leichhardt 0–5 Heidelberg United Sydney
Report
Stadium: Lambert Park
Attendance: 4,021
Referee: Jim Reeves
13 April 19806 South Melbourne 1–0 APIA Leichhardt Melbourne
Report Stadium: Middle Park
Attendance: 3,500
Referee: Don Campbell
20 April 19807 APIA Leichhardt 2–0 West Adelaide Sydney
Report Stadium: Lambert Park
Attendance: 2,682
Referee: Henry Witschge
27 April 19808 Sydney City 4–2 APIA Leichhardt Sydney
Report
Stadium: ES Marks Athletics Field
Attendance: 3,460
Referee: Tony Boskovic
4 May 19809 APIA Leichhardt 0–0 Blacktown City Sydney
Report Stadium: Lambert Park
Attendance: 2,605
Referee: Doug Rennie
11 May 198010 Brisbane Lions 2–1 APIA Leichhardt Brisbane
Report Stadium: Lions Stadium
Attendance: 2,836
Referee: Jim Reeves
18 May 198011 Brisbane City 1–0 APIA Leichhardt Brisbane
Report Stadium: Perry Park
Attendance: 2,215
Referee: Chris Bambridge
25 May 198012 APIA Leichhardt 2–1 Canberra City Sydney
Report Stadium: Lambert Park
Attendance: 2,789
Referee: Peter Rampley
8 June 198014 APIA Leichhardt 1–2 St George-Budapest Sydney
Report
Stadium: Lambert Park
Attendance: 2,812
Referee: Chris Bambridge
15 June 198015 Adelaide City 2–0 APIA Leichhardt Adelaide
Report Stadium: Olympic Sports Field
Attendance: 3,200
Referee: Ken Allen
22 June 198016 APIA Leichhardt 1–0 Newcastle KB United Sydney
Report Stadium: Lambert Park
Attendance: 3,428
Referee: Henry Witschge
13 July 198017 Marconi Fairfield 1–2 APIA Leichhardt Sydney
15:00 AEST
Report
Stadium: Marconi Oval
Attendance: 6,280
Referee: Stewart Mellings
20 July 198018 Heidelberg United 5–1 APIA Leichhardt Melbourne
Report Stadium: Olympic Park
Attendance: 2,700
Referee: Don Campbell
27 July 198019 APIA Leichhardt 1–0 South Melbourne Sydney
Report Stadium: Lambert Park
Attendance: 2,341
Referee: Richard Lorenc
3 August 198013 Footscray JUST 1–0 APIA Leichhardt Melbourne
Report Stadium: Olympic Park
Attendance: 1,000
Referee: Tony Beazleigh
10 August 198020 West Adelaide 0–4 APIA Leichhardt Adelaide
Report
Stadium: Hindmarsh Stadium
Attendance: 3,300
Referee: Tim Davies
17 August 198021 APIA Leichhardt 2–2 Sydney City Sydney
Report
Stadium: Lambert Park
Attendance: 3,965
Referee: Peter Rampley
31 August 198022 Blacktown City 0–0 APIA Leichhardt Sydney
Report Stadium: Gabbie Stadium
Attendance: 3,148
Referee: Dave Nugent
7 September 198023 APIA Leichhardt 0–0 Brisbane Lions Sydney
Report Stadium: Lambert Park
Attendance: 1,720
Referee: Tony Boskovic
14 September 198024 APIA Leichhardt 2–1 Brisbane City Sydney
Report
Stadium: Lambert Park
Attendance: 2,103
Referee: Jim Reeves
21 September 198025 Canberra City 2–2 APIA Leichhardt Canberra
15:00 AEST
Report
Stadium: Bruce Stadium
Attendance: 1,690
Referee: Bob Mee
28 September 198026 APIA Leichhardt 0–0 Footscray JUST Sydney
Report Stadium: Lambert Park
Attendance: 3,519
Referee: Evan Venios

NSL Cup

  Win  Draw  Loss

25 April 1980 First round Ipswich United Flag of Queensland.svg 0–1 APIA Leichhardt Ipswich
Report
Attendance: [2]
Referee: Des Miles
6 July 1980 Second round APIA Leichhardt 1–2 Sydney City Sydney
Report
Stadium: Lambert Park
Attendance: 2,540
Referee: Jack Johnston

Statistics

Appearances and goals

Includes all competitions. Players with no appearances not included in the list. [3] [2]

No.Pos.Nat.Player National Soccer League NSL Cup Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
1GK Flag of Australia (converted).svg Greg Woodhouse 260 20 280
2DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bob McGinn 20+10 10 220
3FW Flag of Scotland.svg John Bradley 91 00 91
5DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Peter Wilson 240 20 260
6DF Flag of Scotland.svg Jim Dempsey 220 10 230
7MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Terry Butler 160 10 170
8DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Col McAusland 24+11 20 271
9FW Flag of Scotland.svg Billy Pirie 184 00 184
10FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Coyne 142 00 142
11FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil O'Connor 2610 20 2810
12FW Flag of Scotland.svg John McKie 8+31 1+10 131
14MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dave Harding 93 11 104
15FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Drewes 4+60 10 110
16DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Pullen 21+10 20 240
18FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Morsello 13+51 1+10 201
19 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Samuels 2+43 11 74
MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ian Gray 0+10 00 10
MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brian O'Donnell 6+10 10 80
DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Skellern 16+40 20 220
MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Peter Stone 70 10 80
DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg David Watt 10 00 10
DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Warren Turnbull 00 00 00

Disciplinary record

Includes all competitions. The list is sorted by squad number when total cards are equal. Players with no cards not included in the list.

RankNo.Pos.Nat.Player National Soccer League NSL Cup Total
Yellow card.svg Double yellow card.svg Red card.svg Yellow card.svg Double yellow card.svg Red card.svg Yellow card.svg Double yellow card.svg Red card.svg
16DF Flag of Scotland.svg Jim Dempsey 401 000 401
25DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Peter Wilson 300 000 300
7MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Terry Butler 300 000 300
10FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Coyne 300 000 300
59FW Flag of Scotland.svg Billy Pirie 200 000 200
63FW Flag of Scotland.svg John Bradley 100 000 100
8DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Col McAusland 100 000 100
14MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dave Harding 100 000 100
16DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Pullen 100 000 100
Total 1901 000 1901

Clean sheets

Includes all competitions. The list is sorted by squad number when total clean sheets are equal. Numbers in parentheses represent games where both goalkeepers participated and both kept a clean sheet; the number in parentheses is awarded to the goalkeeper who was substituted on, whilst a full clean sheet is awarded to the goalkeeper who was on the field at the start of play. Goalkeepers with no clean sheets not included in the list.

RankNo.Nat.Goalkeeper NSL NSL Cup Total
11 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Greg Woodhouse 819
Total819

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