The 1980–81 season was the 72nd year of football played by Dundee United, and covers the period from 1 July 1980 to 30 June 1981.
United finished in third place, securing UEFA Cup football for the following season.
Dundee United played a total of 58 competitive matches during the 1980–81 season.
[1] All results are written with Dundee United's score first.
Own goals in italics