The years premiership trophy was called the Fowler Challenge Cup.
[1] Adelaide and Kensington merged at a meeting held on 11 April 1881 to create full squads of a senior and second twenty and it was decided that the colour of the club be black-and scarlet guernsey, hose, and cap, and navy blue knickerbockers[2] but resigned from the competition after 4 games.
[1] It was then reported endeavours were being made to induce the North Adelaide Juniors and the North Parks to amalgamate and apply to the Association for permission to take up the fixtures of the Adelaide and Kensington Club.
[3] However, this didn't eventuate but the two clubs would merge and join the SAFA in 1885 as a new Adelaide senior team.
Result - Port Adelaide defeated Adelaide-Kensingtion 8 goals 25 behinds to Nil [18] [19] The Victorian v Port Adelaide match was abandoned due to a crowd invasion and declared a draw.