Players
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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| 1981 season | |
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| Manager | Alan Vest Ray Baartz |
| National Soccer League | 10th |
| NSL Cup | First round |
| Top goalscorer | League: Bob Mountford (7) All: Bob Mountford (8) |
| Highest home attendance | 7,567 vs. Wollongong City (29 March 1981) National Soccer League |
| Lowest home attendance | 3,827 vs. Canberra City (10 May 1981) National Soccer League |
| Average home league attendance | 5,481 |
| Biggest win | 4–0 vs. Preston Makedonia (H) (12 April 1981) National Soccer League |
| Biggest defeat | 1–4 (3 times) |
The 1981 season was the fourth in the history of Newcastle KB United. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Newcastle KB United finished 10th in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the NSL Cup first round by Canberra City.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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| Competition | First match | Last match | Starting round | Final position | Record | |||||||
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| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % | |||||
| National Soccer League | 15 February 1981 | 13 September 1981 | Matchday 1 | 10th | 30 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 41 | 41 | +0 | 36.67 |
| NSL Cup | 22 March 1981 | First round | First round | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | −1 | 0.00 | |
| Total | 31 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 42 | 43 | −1 | 35.48 | ||||
Source: Competitions
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Relegation |
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| 1 | Sydney City (C) | 30 | 19 | 5 | 6 | 59 | 30 | +29 | 43 | |
| 2 | South Melbourne | 30 | 13 | 13 | 4 | 41 | 27 | +14 | 39 | |
| 3 | Brisbane City | 30 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 37 | 25 | +12 | 35 | |
| 4 | APIA Leichhardt | 30 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 39 | 33 | +6 | 35 | |
| 5 | Canberra City | 30 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 41 | 32 | +9 | 33 | |
| 6 | Brisbane Lions | 30 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 41 | 33 | +8 | 33 | |
| 7 | Adelaide City | 30 | 13 | 6 | 11 | 46 | 42 | +4 | 32 | |
| 8 | Heidelberg United | 30 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 48 | 40 | +8 | 31 | |
| 9 | Sydney Olympic | 30 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 46 | 46 | 0 | 31 | |
| 10 | Newcastle KB United | 30 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 41 | 41 | 0 | 30 | |
| 11 | Wollongong City | 30 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 35 | 39 | −4 | 28 | |
| 12 | Preston Makedonia | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 39 | 41 | −2 | 25 | |
| 13 | Footscray JUST | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 32 | 48 | −16 | 25 | |
| 14 | Marconi Fairfield | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 23 | 45 | −22 | 25 | |
| 15 | Blacktown City (R) | 30 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 32 | 47 | −15 | 21 | Relegated to the 1982 NSW State League |
| 16 | West Adelaide | 30 | 5 | 4 | 21 | 26 | 57 | −31 | 14 |
| Overall | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||
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| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
| 30 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 41 | 41 | 0 | 41 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 25 | 17 | +8 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 16 | 24 | −8 |
Source: worldfootball.net
| 15 February 19811 | Newcastle KB United | 3–0 | Footscray JUST | Newcastle |
| Report | Stadium: Newcastle International Sports Centre Attendance: 5,619 [1] Referee: Jim Reeves |
| 22 February 19812 | Brisbane Lions | 0–1 | Newcastle KB United | Brisbane |
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| Stadium: Lions Stadium Attendance: 1,800 Referee: Dave Nugent |
| 1 March 19813 | Newcastle KB United | 1–1 | Blacktown City | Newcastle |
| Report |
| Stadium: Newcastle International Sports Centre Attendance: 6,343 Referee: Chris Bambridge |
| 8 March 19814 | West Adelaide | 0–1 | Newcastle KB United | Adelaide |
| Report |
| Stadium: Hindmarsh Stadium Attendance: 3,800 Referee: Bobby Kerr |
| 15 March 19815 | APIA Leichhardt | 2–1 | Newcastle KB United | Sydney |
| Report |
| Stadium: Lambert Park Attendance: 4,281 Referee: Bob Mee |
| 29 March 19816 | Newcastle KB United | 1–1 | Wollongong City | Newcastle |
| Report |
| Stadium: Newcastle International Sports Centre Attendance: 7,567 Referee: Doug Rennie |
| 5 April 19817 | South Melbourne | 2–0 | Newcastle KB United | Melbourne |
| Report | Stadium: Middle Park Attendance: 6,888 Referee: Stewart Mellings |
| 12 April 19818 | Newcastle KB United | 4–0 | Preston Makedonia | Newcastle |
| Report | Stadium: Newcastle International Sports Centre Attendance: 4,278 Referee: Alf Rodway |
| 19 April 19819 | Adelaide City | 4–1 | Newcastle KB United | Adelaide |
| Report |
| Stadium: Olympic Sports Field Attendance: 3,100 Referee: Bob Kerr |
| 26 April 198110 | Newcastle KB United | 0–2 | Brisbane City | Newcastle |
| Report | Stadium: Newcastle International Sports Centre Attendance: 4,569 Referee: Tony Boskovic |
| 3 May 198111 | Sydney City | 4–1 | Newcastle KB United | Sydney |
| Report |
| Stadium: ES Marks Athletics Field Attendance: 2,614 Referee: Henry Witschge |
| 10 May 198112 | Newcastle KB United | 0–1 | Canberra City | Newcastle |
| Report |
| Stadium: Newcastle International Sports Centre Attendance: 3,827 Referee: Jim Reeves |
| 17 May 198113 | Marconi Fairfield | 1–2 | Newcastle KB United | Sydney |
| Report | Stadium: Marconi Stadium Attendance: 2,603 Referee: Richard Lorenc |
| 24 May 198114 | Newcastle KB United | 1–2 | Sydney Olympic | Newcastle |
| Report | Stadium: Newcastle International Sports Centre Attendance: 5,545 Referee: Alf Rodway |
| 31 May 198115 | Heidelberg United | 1–2 | Newcastle KB United | Melbourne |
| Report |
| Stadium: Olympic Park Attendance: 2,000 Referee: Evan Venios |
| 7 June 198116 | Newcastle KB United | 1–1 | Brisbane Lions | Newcastle |
| Report | Stadium: Newcastle International Sports Centre Attendance: 6,060 Referee: Peter Rampley |
| 14 June 198117 | Blacktown City | 1–2 | Newcastle KB United | Sydney |
| Report |
| Stadium: Gabbie Stadium Attendance: 3,348 Referee: Richard Lorenc |
| 21 June 198118 | Newcastle KB United | 4–2 | West Adelaide | Newcastle |
| Report |
| Stadium: Newcastle International Sports Centre Attendance: 5,875 Referee: Doug Rennie |
| 28 June 198119 | Newcastle KB United | 4–1 | APIA Leichhardt | Newcastle |
| Report |
| Stadium: Newcastle International Sports Centre Attendance: 6,850 Referee: Evan Venios |
| 5 July 198120 | Wollongong City | 0–0 | Newcastle KB United | Wollongong |
| Report | Stadium: Wollongong Showground Attendance: 2,100 Referee: Ken Small |
| 12 July 198121 | Newcastle KB United | 0–0 | South Melbourne | Newcastle |
| Report | Stadium: Newcastle International Sports Centre Attendance: 6,099 Referee: Alf Rodway |
| 19 July 198122 | Preston Makedonia | 3–1 | Newcastle KB United | Melbourne |
| Report | Stadium: B.T. Connor Reserve Attendance: 3,000 Referee: Jim Fearn |
| 26 July 198123 | Newcastle KB United | 2–2 | Adelaide City | Newcastle |
| Report | Stadium: Newcastle International Sports Centre Attendance: 4,787 Referee: Dave Nugent |
| 2 August 198124 | Brisbane City | 1–1 | Newcastle KB United | Brisbane |
| Report |
| Stadium: Ballymore Stadium Attendance: 5,000 Referee: Peter Rampley |
| 9 August 198125 | Newcastle KB United | 1–2 | Sydney City | Newcastle |
| Report | Stadium: Newcastle International Sports Centre Attendance: 5,232 Referee: Bob Mee |
| 16 August 198126 | Canberra City | 4–1 | Newcastle KB United | Canberra |
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| Stadium: Bruce Stadium Attendance: 2,100 Referee: Ken Allen |
| 23 August 198127 | Newcastle KB United | 2–0 | Marconi Fairfield | Newcastle |
| Report | Stadium: Newcastle International Sports Centre Attendance: 5,027 Referee: Peter Rampley |
| 30 August 198128 | Sydney Olympic | 1–1 | Newcastle KB United | Sydney |
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| Stadium: Pratten Park Attendance: 5,155 Referee: Tony Boskovic |
| 6 September 198129 | Newcastle KB United | 1–2 | Heidelberg United | Newcastle |
| Report |
| Stadium: Newcastle International Sports Centre Attendance: 4,531 Referee: Dave Nugent |
| 13 September 198130 | Footscray JUST | 0–1 | Newcastle KB United | Melbourne |
| Report |
| Stadium: Schintler Reserve Attendance: 2,800 Referee: Stewart Mellings |
| 22 March 1981 First round | Canberra City | 2–1 | Newcastle KB United | Canberra |
| Report |
| Stadium: Bruce Stadium Attendance: 3,025 [2] Referee: Tim Davies |
Includes all competitions. Players with no appearances not included in the list. [3] [2]
| No. | Pos. | Nat. | Player | National Soccer League | NSL Cup | Total | |||||
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| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||||||
| 1 | GK |  | Phil Dando | 28 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 0 | ||
| 2 | DF |  | Paul Reaney | 27 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 0 | ||
| 3 | FW |  | Howard Tredinnick | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 1 | ||
| 4 | MF | | Joe Senkalski | 29+1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 31 | 5 | ||
| 5 | DF | | Arno Bertogna | 14 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 2 | ||
| 6 | DF | | Roy Drinkwater | 29 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 30 | 3 | ||
| 7 | MF | | Steve Sumner | 17+1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 3 | ||
| 8 | FW | | Bob Mountford | 26+1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 8 | ||
| 9 | FW | | David Jones | 22+5 | 2 | 0+1 | 0 | 28 | 2 | ||
| 10 | FW | | Graham Heys | 23+4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 5 | ||
| 11 | MF | | Ian Buckley | 12+1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 2 | ||
| 12 | MF | | Craig Mason | 24+3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 1 | ||
| 14 | DF | | John Sneddon | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | ||
| 15 | DF | | Colin Curran | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | ||
| 16 | FW | | David Kamasz | 12+5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 1 | ||
| 17 | MF | | Malcolm McClelland | 15+1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 2 | ||
| 19 | FW | | Alf Stampp | 3+6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | ||
| 20 | GK | | Clint Gosling | 2+2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | ||
| 21 | MF | | Grant Storey | 6+2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | ||
| — | FW | | Mick Channon | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | ||
| — | DF | | Neil Endacott | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Player(s) transferred out but featured this season | |||||||||||
| 13 | FW | | Paul Burrows | 0+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
Includes all competitions. The list is sorted by squad number when total cards are equal. Players with no cards not included in the list.
| Rank | No. | Pos. | Nat. | Player | National Soccer League | NSL Cup | Total | ||||||
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| 1 | 8 | FW | | Bob Mountford | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | 2 | DF | | Paul Reaney | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | FW | | Howard Tredinnick | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | MF | | Joe Senkalski | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | DF | | Roy Drinkwater | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 14 | DF | | John Sneddon | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 16 | FW | | David Kamasz | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 17 | MF | | Malcolm McClelland | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 9 | 5 | DF | | Arno Bertogna | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | MF | | Steve Sumner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 9 | FW | | David Jones | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10 | FW | | Graham Heys | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 12 | MF | | Craig Mason | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 15 | DF | | Colin Curran | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 21 | MF | | Grant Storey | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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.
| Rank | No. | Nat. | Goalkeeper | NSL | NSL Cup | Total |
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| 1 | 1 | | Phil Dando | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Total | 8 | 0 | 8 | |||
The 1981 NSL Cup was the fifth edition of the NSL Cup, which was the main national association football knockout cup competition in Australia.
The 1984 NSL Cup was the eighth edition of the NSL Cup, which was the main national association football knockout cup competition in Australia. The competition was known as the Philips Cup under a sponsorship arrangement with Dutch company Philips.
The 1981 season was the first in the history of Wollongong City. It was also the first season in the National Soccer League. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Wollongong City finished 11th in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the NSL Cup second round by APIA Leichhardt.
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.
The 1980 season was the first in the National Soccer League for Blacktown City Football Club. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Blacktown City finished 11th in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the second round of the NSL Cup.
The 1980 season was the fourth in the National Soccer League for Brisbane City Football Club. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Brisbane City finished 12th in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the first round of the NSL Cup.
The 1980 season was the fourth in the history of Canberra City Football Club. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Canberra City finished 10th in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the quarter-finals of the NSL Cup.
The 1980 season was the fourth in the National Soccer League for Footscray JUST. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Footscray JUST finished 9th in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the first round of the NSL Cup.
The 1980 season was the fourth in the National Soccer League for Heidelberg United. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Heidelberg United finished 2nd in their National Soccer League season and were eliminated in the Final of the NSL Cup.
The 1980 season was the fourth in the National Soccer League for Marconi Fairfield. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Marconi Fairfield finished 4th in their National Soccer League season, and won the NSL Cup.
The 1980 season was the fourth in the National Soccer League for West Adelaide Soccer Club. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. West Adelaide finished 13th in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the first round of the NSL Cup.
The 1981 season was the fifth in the National Soccer League for Adelaide City Football Club. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Adelaide City finished 7th in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the semi-finals of the NSL Cup.
The 1981 season was the third 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 4th in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the quarter-finals of the NSL Cup.
The 1981 season was the second in the National Soccer League for Blacktown City Football Club. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Blacktown City finished 15th in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the first round of the NSL Cup.
The 1981 season was the fifth in the National Soccer League for Brisbane City Football Club. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Brisbane City finished 3rd in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the quarter-finals of the NSL Cup.
The 1981 season was the fifth in the National Soccer League for Brisbane Lions. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Brisbane Lions finished 6th in their National Soccer League season, and won the NSL Cup.
The 1981 season was the fifth in the history of Canberra City Football Club. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Canberra City finished 5th in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the second round of the NSL Cup.
The 1981 season was the fifth in the National Soccer League for Footscray JUST. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Footscray JUST finished 13th in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the first round of the NSL Cup.
The 1981 season was the fifth in the National Soccer League for Heidelberg United. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Heidelberg United finished 8th in their National Soccer League season and were eliminated in the quarter-finals of the NSL Cup.
The 1981 season was the fifth in the National Soccer League for Marconi Fairfield. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Marconi Fairfield finished 14th in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the semi-finals of the NSL Cup.
