1980 South Melbourne FC season

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South Melbourne
1980 season
Head Coach John Margaritis
Stadium Middle Park Soccer Stadium
National Soccer League 3rd
NSL Cup Second round
Top goalscorerLeague: Branko Buljevic (10)
All: Branko Buljevic (10)
Highest home attendance8,565
vs. Heidelberg United
(9 March 1980)
National Soccer League
Lowest home attendance1,600
vs. St George-Budapest
(14 September 1980)
National Soccer League
Average home league attendance4,728
Biggest win5–0
vs. Blacktown City (H)
(20 July 1980)
National Soccer League
Biggest defeat0–3
vs. Footscray JUST (A)
(4 May 1980)
National Soccer League
  1979
1981  

The 1980 season was the fourth in the National Soccer League for South Melbourne Football Club. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. South Melbourne finished 3rd 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 Peter Laumets
2 DF Flag of Scotland.svg  SCO Vince Bannon
3 DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Alan Davidson
5 DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Arthur Xanthopoulos
6 MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Billy Rogers
7Ulster Banner.svg  NIR Sammy Wright
8 MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS George Christopoulos
9 FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Steve Kakantonis
No.Pos.NationPlayer
10 FW Flag of England.svg  ENG Alun Evans
11 FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Branko Buljevic
12 DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Kris Kalifatidis
14 DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Bertie Lutton
15 FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Duncan Cummings
16 FW Flag of Scotland.svg  SCO George Campbell
18 DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Steve Blair

Competitions

Overall record

CompetitionFirst matchLast matchStarting roundFinal positionRecord
PldWDLGFGAGDWin %
National Soccer League 9 March 198028 September 1980Matchday 13rd2615564221+21057.69
NSL Cup 25 April 198023 July 1980First roundSecond round210163+3050.00
Total2816574824+24057.14

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
2615564221 +21508412510 +157151711 +6

Results by round

Round1234567891011121416151718191320212223242526
Ground H A A H A H A H A H A HH A AHH A A H A H A H A H
ResultDWLLWWWWLWWWDLWWWLLDDWWWWD
Position938106544554344334444444433
Points133357911111315171818202224242425262830323435
Source: worldfootball.net
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

Matches

  Win  Draw  Loss

9 March 19801 South Melbourne 0–0 Heidelberg United Melbourne
Report Stadium: Middle Park Soccer Stadium
Attendance: 8,565 [1]
Referee: Stewart Mellings
16 March 19802 Brisbane Lions 1–2 South Melbourne Brisbane
  • Reid Soccerball shade.svg50'
Report Stadium: Lions Stadium
Attendance: 2,000
Referee: Dave Nugent
23 March 19803 West Adelaide 1–0 South Melbourne Adelaide
Report Stadium: Hindmarsh Stadium
Attendance: 4,200
Referee: Tim Davies
30 March 19804 South Melbourne 1–2 Sydney City Melbourne
Report
Stadium: Middle Park Soccer Stadium
Attendance: 5,000
Referee: Chris Bambridge
6 April 19805 Blacktown City 0–3 South Melbourne Sydney
15:00 AEST Report
Stadium: Gabbie Stadium
Attendance: 3,250
Referee: Henry Witschge
13 April 19806 South Melbourne 1–0 APIA Leichhardt Melbourne
Report Stadium: Middle Park Soccer Stadium
Attendance: 3,500
Referee: Don Campbell
20 April 19807 Brisbane City 0–1 South Melbourne Brisbane
Report Stadium: Perry Park
Attendance: 2,634
Referee: Richard Lorenc
27 April 19808 South Melbourne 1–0 Canberra City Melbourne
15:00 AEST Report Stadium: Middle Park Soccer Stadium
Attendance: 3,600
Referee: Evan Venios
4 May 19809 Footscray JUST 3–0 South Melbourne Melbourne
Report Stadium: Olympic Park
Attendance: 6,500
Referee: Peter Rampley
11 May 198010 South Melbourne 2–1 Adelaide City Melbourne
Report
Stadium: Middle Park Soccer Stadium
Attendance: 4,400
Referee: Tony Boskovic
18 May 198011 St George-Budapest 0–3 South Melbourne Sydney
Report Stadium: Sydney Cricket Ground
Attendance: 6,000
Referee: Richard Lorenc
25 May 198012 South Melbourne 3–1 Marconi Fairfield Melbourne
Report
Stadium: Middle Park Soccer Stadium
Attendance: 8,000
Referee: Jim Brennan
8 June 198014 South Melbourne 2–2 Brisbane Lions Melbourne
Report
Stadium: Middle Park Soccer Stadium
Attendance: 4,500
Referee: Jack Johnston
22 June 198016 Sydney City 2–1 South Melbourne Sydney
Report Stadium: ES Marks Athletics Field
Attendance: 3,601
Referee: Tony Boskovic
6 July 198015 Heidelberg United 1–2 South Melbourne Melbourne
Report
Stadium: Olympic Park
Attendance: 15,000
Referee: Graham Neal
13 July 198017 South Melbourne 2–0 West Adelaide Melbourne
Report Stadium: Middle Park Soccer Stadium
Attendance: 5,000
Referee: Peter Rampley
20 July 198018 South Melbourne 5–0 Blacktown City Melbourne
Report Stadium: Middle Park Soccer Stadium
Attendance: 3,000
Referee: Tony Beazleigh
27 July 198019 APIA Leichhardt 1–0 South Melbourne Sydney
Report Stadium: Lambert Park
Attendance: 2,341
Referee: Richard Lorenc
3 August 198013 Newcastle KB United 1–0 South Melbourne Newcastle
Report Stadium: Newcastle International Sports Centre
Attendance: 5,412
Referee: Jim Reeves
10 August 198020 South Melbourne 3–3 Brisbane City Melbourne
Report
Stadium: Middle Park Soccer Stadium
Attendance: 4,800
Referee: Evans Venios
17 August 198021 Canberra City 0–0 South Melbourne Canberra
15:00 AEST Report Stadium: Bruce Stadium
Attendance: 1,860
Referee: Bob Mee
31 August 198022 South Melbourne 3–0 Footscray JUST Melbourne
Report Stadium: Middle Park Soccer Stadium
Attendance: 3,500
Referee: Henry Witschge
7 September 198023 Adelaide City 0–1 South Melbourne Adelaide
Report Stadium: Olympic Sports Field
Attendance: 4,923
Referee: Peter Rampley
14 September 198024 South Melbourne 2–1 St George-Budapest Melbourne
Report
Stadium: Middle Park Soccer Stadium
Attendance: 1,600
Referee: Bobby Kerr
21 September 198025 Marconi Fairfield 1–4 South Melbourne Sydney
15:00 AEST Report
Stadium: Marconi Oval
Attendance: 3,406
Referee: Dave Nugent
28 September 198026 South Melbourne 0–0 Newcastle KB United Melbourne
Report Stadium: Middle Park Soccer Stadium
Attendance: 6,000
Referee: Peter Rampley

Finals series

The Finals series was not considered the championship for the 1980 National Soccer League.

12 October 1980 Elimination semi-final South Melbourne 4–3 Marconi Fairfield Melbourne
Report
Stadium: Middle Park Soccer Stadium
Attendance: 4,500
Referee: Chris Bambridge
18 October 1980 Preliminary Final Heidelberg United 4–1 South Melbourne Melbourne
Report Stadium: Olympic Park
Attendance: 7,700
Referee: Tim Davies

NSL Cup

  Win  Draw  Loss

25 April 1980 First round South Melbourne 5–1 Flag of Victoria (Australia).svg Frankston City Melbourne
Report
Stadium: Middle Park Soccer Stadium
Attendance: 3,000 [2]
Referee: Jim Fearn
23 July 1980 Second round Heidelberg United 2–1 South Melbourne Melbourne
Report
Stadium: Olympic Park
Attendance: 7,232
Referee: Henry Witschge

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 Peter Laumets 260 20 280
2DF Flag of Scotland.svg Vince Bannon 262 20 282
3DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Alan Davidson 170 1+10 190
5DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Arthur Xanthopoulos 262 20 282
6MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Billy Rogers 243 21 264
7 Ulster Banner.svg Sammy Wright 8+22 0+10 112
8MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg George Christopoulos 20+13 22 235
9FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg Steve Kakantonis 2+101 0+10 131
10FW Flag of England.svg Alun Evans 248 20 268
11FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg Branko Buljevic 2510 20 2710
12DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kris Kalifatidis 2+101 10 131
14DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bertie Lutton 240 20 260
15FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg Duncan Cummings 21+35 11 256
16FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg George Campbell 246 22 268
18DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Steve Blair 14+20 10 170

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
114DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bertie Lutton 101 100 201
28MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg George Christopoulos 300 000 300
32DF Flag of Scotland.svg Vince Bannon 200 000 200
10FW Flag of England.svg Alun Evans 200 000 200
53DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Alan Davidson 100 000 100
5DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Arthur Xanthopoulos 100 000 100
6MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Billy Rogers 100 000 100
12DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kris Kalifatidis 100 000 100
15FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg Duncan Cummings 100 000 100
16FW Flag of Scotland.svg George Campbell 100 000 100
18DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Steve Blair 000 100 100
Total 1401 200 1601

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 Peter Laumets 12012
Total12012

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