1981 Charity Shield (NSL)

1981 Charity Shield
Sydney City Marconi Fairfield
1 3
Date30 January 1981
VenueRedfern Oval, Sydney
RefereeHenry Witschge
Attendance3,500
1982 →

The 1981 Charity Shield was the first Charity Shield (NSL), a soccer match played between the winners of the previous season's National Soccer League champion and NSL Cup winner. It took place at Redfern Oval on 30 January 1981, between Sydney City and Marconi Fairfield.[1] Marconi Fairfield won 3–1 after extra time, winning the first Charity Shield.[2]

  1. ^ "Charity match start for City in '81 Soccer". The Australian Jewish Times. Vol. 88A, no. 18. New South Wales, Australia. 15 January 1981. p. 16. Retrieved 23 January 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
  2. ^ "Tactical error cost City Charity Cup". The Australian Jewish Times. Vol. 88A, no. 21. New South Wales, Australia. 5 February 1981. p. 19. Retrieved 23 January 2024 – via National Library of Australia.