Division Three. Final Position: 21st (Relegated)

Managers: Harry Haslam (to 17 Jan), Martin Peters

30/08/1980 v Barnsley. Division Three, 1-2

Oakwell, Att: 17,478

Scorer: Butlin

27/09/1980 v Rotherham United. Division Three, 1-2

Bramall Lane, Att: 17,955

Scorer: Ryan

11/10/1980 v Charlton Athletic. Division Three, 0-2

The Valley, Att: 5,602

20/12/1980 v Hull City. Division Three, 3-1

Bramall Lane, Att: 10,720

Scorers: Hatton (2), Tibbott

28/02/1981 v Huddersfield Town. Division Three, 2-2

Bramall Lane, Att: 14,426

Scorers: Hatton, Wiggan (Goals below from 46:27)

14/03/1981 v Charlton Athletic. Division Three, 3-2

Bramall Lane, Att: 11,687

Scorers: Hatton, Garner, Givens