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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| Head Coach | Eddie Thomson |
| Stadium | Sydney Sports Ground St George Stadium ES Marks Athletics Field |
| National Soccer League | 1st |
| NSL Cup | Third round |
| Top goalscorer | League: Ken Boden Ian Souness (12 each) All: Ken Boden (18) |
| Highest home attendance | 6,892 vs. Sydney Olympic (5 July 1981) National Soccer League |
| Lowest home attendance | 1,200 vs. West Adelaide (1 March 1981) National Soccer League |
| Average home league attendance | 2,602 |
| Biggest win | 5–0 vs. Marconi Fairfield (H) (15 March 1981) National Soccer League 5–0 vs. Wollongong Wolves (A) (23 August 1981) National Soccer League |
| Biggest defeat | 1–3 vs. Marconi Fairfield (N) (30 January 1981) Charity Shield 0–2 vs. Canberra City (A) (7 March 1981) National Soccer League 0–2 vs. Brisbane City (A) (7 June 1981) National Soccer League |
The 1981 season was the fifth in the National Soccer League for Sydney City (Hakoah Sydney City East Football Club). In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Sydney City finished 1st in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the third round of the NSL Cup.
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 | 1st | 30 | 19 | 5 | 6 | 59 | 30 | +29 | 63.33 |
| NSL Cup | 22 March 1981 | 27 May 1981 | First round | Third round | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | +4 | 66.67 |
| Charity Shield | 30 January 1981 | Final | Runners-up | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | −2 | 0.00 | |
| Total | 34 | 21 | 6 | 7 | 66 | 35 | +31 | 61.76 | ||||
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 | 19 | 5 | 6 | 59 | 30 | +29 | 62 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 37 | 14 | +23 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 22 | 16 | +6 |
Source: worldfootball.net
Win Draw Loss
| 15 February 19811 | Adelaide City | 0–1 | Sydney City | Adelaide |
| Report |
| Stadium: Hindmarsh Stadium Attendance: 2,200 [1] Referee: Bobby Kerr |
| 22 February 19812 | Sydney City | 1–1 | Brisbane City | Sydney |
| Report | Stadium: Sydney Sports Ground Attendance: 1,500 Referee: Doug Rennie |
| 1 March 19813 | Sydney City | 1–0 | West Adelaide | Sydney |
| Report | Stadium: St George Stadium Attendance: 1,200 Referee: Tony Boskovic |
| 7 March 19814 | Canberra City | 2–0 | Sydney City | Canberra |
| 16:00 AEST |
| Report | Stadium: Bruce Stadium Attendance: 2,893 Referee: Ken Allen |
| 15 March 19815 | Sydney City | 5–0 | Marconi Fairfield | Sydney |
| Report | Stadium: ES Marks Athletics Field Attendance: 3,458 Referee: Tim Davies |
| 29 March 19816 | Sydney Olympic | 2–2 | Sydney City | Sydney |
| Report | Stadium: Pratten Park Attendance: 4,728 Referee: Jim Reeves |
| 5 April 19817 | Sydney City | 1–0 | Heidelberg United | Sydney |
| Report | Stadium: ES Marks Athletics Field Attendance: 2,611 Referee: Ken Small |
| 12 April 19818 | Footscray JUST | 1–0 | Sydney City | Melbourne |
| Report | Stadium: Schintler Reserve Attendance: 1,000 Referee: Dennis Voutsinas |
| 19 April 19819 | Sydney City | 1–1 | Brisbane Lions | Sydney |
| Report |
| Stadium: ES Marks Athletics Field Attendance: 1,726 Referee: Richard Lorenc |
| 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 | APIA Leichhardt | 0–1 | Sydney City | Sydney |
| 15:00 AEST | Report |
| Stadium: Lambert Park Attendance: 4,284 Referee: Bob Mee |
| 24 May 198114 | South Melbourne | 1–3 | Sydney City | Melbourne |
| Report | Stadium: Middle Park Soccer Stadium Attendance: 8,000 Referee: Bobby Kerr |
| 31 May 198115 | Sydney City | 2–0 | Preston Makedonia | Sydney |
| Report | Stadium: ES Marks Athletics Field Attendance: 1,492 Referee: Tim Davies |
| 7 June 198116 | Brisbane City | 2–0 | Sydney City | Brisbane |
| Report | Stadium: Spencer Park Attendance: 2,500 Referee: Bob Mee |
| 14 June 198117 | West Adelaide | 1–2 | Sydney City | Adelaide |
| Report |
| Stadium: Hindmarsh Stadium Attendance: 2,900 Referee: Chris Bambridge |
| 21 June 198118 | Sydney City | 3–2 | Canberra City | Sydney |
| 15:00 AEST | Report | Stadium: ES Marks Athletics Field Attendance: 2,414 Referee: Tony Boskovic |
| 28 June 198119 | Marconi Fairfield | 1–0 | Sydney City | Sydney |
| Report | Stadium: Marconi Stadium Attendance: 6,165 Referee: Barry Harwood |
| 1 July 198113 | Sydney City | 1–0 | Wollongong City | Sydney |
| Report | Stadium: St George Stadium Attendance: 1,500 Referee: Peter Rampley |
| 5 July 198120 | Sydney City | 5–4 | Sydney Olympic | Sydney |
| 15:00 AEST | Report |
| Stadium: ES Marks Athletics Field Attendance: 6,892 Referee: Peter Rampley |
| 12 July 198121 | Heidelberg United | 0–1 | Sydney City | Melbourne |
| Report |
| Stadium: Olympic Park Attendance: 4,500 Referee: Jack Johnston |
| 15 July 198110 | Blacktown City | 1–0 | Sydney City | Sydney |
| Report | Stadium: Marconi Oval Attendance: 1,200 Referee: Gary Power |
| 19 July 198122 | Sydney City | 3–0 | Footscray JUST | Sydney |
| Report | Stadium: ES Marks Athletics Field Attendance: 3,427 Referee: Ken Allen |
| 26 July 198123 | Brisbane Lions | 4–3 | Sydney City | Brisbane |
| Report | Stadium: Richlands Stadium Attendance: 2,500 Referee: Alf Rodway |
| 2 August 198124 | Sydney City | 1–1 | Blacktown City | Sydney |
| Report |
| Stadium: ES Marks Athletics Field Attendance: 1,452 Referee: Ken Small |
| 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 | Sydney City | 3–0 | APIA Leichhardt | Sydney |
| Report | Stadium: ES Marks Athletics Field Attendance: 4,216 Referee: Jim Reeves |
| 23 August 198127 | Wollongong City | 0–5 | Sydney City | Wollongong |
| Report | Stadium: Wollongong Showground Attendance: 3,974 Referee: Tim Davies |
| 30 August 198128 | Sydney City | 1–1 | South Melbourne | Sydney |
| 15:00 AEST |
| Report |
| Stadium: ES Marks Athletics Field Attendance: 4,217 Referee: Dave Nugent |
| 6 September 198129 | Preston Makedonia | 0–2 | Sydney City | Melbourne |
| Report | Stadium: B.T. Connor Reserve Attendance: 6,000 Referee: Jack Johnston |
Win Draw Loss
| 22 March 1981 First round | Sydney City | 3–0 | Blacktown City | Newcastle |
| Report | Stadium: Newcastle International Sports Centre Attendance: 1,310 [2] Referee: Alf Rodway |
| 6 May 1981 Second round | Sydney City | 1–0 (a.e.t.) | Weston Bears | Sydney |
| Report | Stadium: Marconi Oval Attendance: 2,000 Referee: Ken Allen |
| 27 May 1981 Third round | Marconi Fairfield | 2–2 (a.e.t.) (5–4 p) | Sydney City | Sydney |
| Report |
| Stadium: Marconi Oval Referee: Richard Lorenc |
Marconi Fairfield, as National Soccer League champions in the previous season, played against Marconi Fairfield who won the NSL Cup in the previous season in the 1981 Charity Shield. [3]
| 30 January 1981 Final | Sydney City | 1–3 (a.e.t.) | Marconi Fairfield | Sydney |
| Report | Stadium: Redfern Oval Attendance: 3,500 Referee: Henry Witschge |
Includes all competitions. Players with no appearances not included in the list. [4] [2]
| No. | Pos. | Nat. | Player | National Soccer League | NSL Cup | Charity Shield | Total | ||||
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| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||||
| 1 | GK |  | Todd Clarke | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| 2 | DF | | Kevin Mullen | 16+1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| 3 | DF | | John Spanos | 29 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 33 | 1 |
| 4 | DF | | Steve O'Connor | 27 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| 5 | DF |  | Ian Bruce | 23+1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| 6 | FW | | Willie Murray | 10+5 | 0 | 0+2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| 7 | MF | | Joe Watson | 29+1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 34 | 4 |
| 8 | MF | | Murray Barnes | 28 | 11 | 2+1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 32 | 11 |
| 9 | MF | | Ken Boden | 27+1 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 32 | 18 |
| 10 | FW | | John Kosmina | 26 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 12 |
| 11 | FW |  | Hilton Silva | 1+3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 12 | MF | | Jimmy Cant | 17+8 | 2 | 1+1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 2 |
| 14 | DF |  | Gerry Gomez | 5+7 | 2 | 0+1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 2 |
| 16 | MF | | Jim Patikas | 19+5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| 18 | MF | | Ian Souness | 27 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 31 | 12 |
| 20 | GK | | Tony Pezzano | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| 21 | MF | | Grant Lee | 0+4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| — | MF | | Agenor Muniz | 7+1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| — | DF | | Alex Robertson | 9+5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 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 | 18 | MF | | Ian Souness | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | 2 | DF | | Kevin Mullen | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | 10 | FW | | John Kosmina | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | 3 | DF | | John Spanos | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | MF | | Murray Barnes | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | 4 | DF | | Steve O'Connor | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | MF | | Ken Boden | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 8 | 7 | MF | | Joe Watson | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | DF | | Gerry Gomez | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 16 | MF | | Jim Patikas | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 22 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 1 | ||||
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 | | Todd Clarke | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 2 | 20 | | Tony Pezzano | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| Total | 12 | 2 | 14 | |||
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 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.
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 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 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 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.
The 1981 season was the first in the National Soccer League for Preston Makedonia, in Melbourne, Victoria. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Preston Makedonia finished 12th 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 South Melbourne Football Club. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. South Melbourne finished 2nd in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the first round of the NSL Cup.
The 1981 season was the fourth in the National Soccer League for Sydney Olympic Football Club. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Sydney Olympic finished 9th in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the third round of the NSL Cup.
