After 16 seasons in the Saturday night slot, Match of the Day moved to Sunday afternoons.
17th August 1980
24th August 1980
31st August 1980
7th September 1980
14th September 1980
21st September 1980
28th September 1980
5th October 1980
12th October 1980
19th October 1980
26th October 1980
2nd November 1980
9th November 1980
16th November 1980
23rd November 1980
30th November 1980
7th December 1980
14th December 1980
21st December 1980
28th December 1980
4th January 1981: FA Cup Third Round
11th January 1981
18th January 1981
25th January 1981: FA Cup Fourth Round
1st February 1981
8th February 1981
15th February 1981: FA Cup Fifth Round
22nd February 1981
1st March 1981
8th March 1981: FA Cup Sixth Round
15th March 1981: League Cup Final
22nd March 1981
29th March 1981
5th April 1981
12th April 1981: FA Cup Semi-Final
19th April 1981
26th April 1981
3rd May 1981
9th May 1981: FA Cup Final: Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur
16th May 1981: Home International Championship
