1981 NSL Cup

The 1981 NSL Cup was the fifth edition of the NSL Cup, which was the main national association football knockout cup competition in Australia.

1981 NSL Cup
National Soccer League Cup
Tournament details
CountryAustralia
Dates21 March – 20 September 1981
Teams36
Final positions
ChampionsBrisbane Lions (1st title)
Runner-upHeidelberg United
Tournament statistics
Matches played35
Goals scored114 (3.26 per match)
Attendance93,903 (2,683 per match)

Marconi Fairfield were the defending champions, having defeated Heidelberg United to win their first title in the previous year's final, but they were eliminated in the semi-finals by Brisbane Lions.

Brisbane Lions defeated West Adelaide 3–1 in the final to win their first NSL Cup title.

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