1980–81 Dundee United F.C. season

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.

Match results
Dundee United played a total of 58 competitive matches during the 1980–81 season.

Legend
All results are written with Dundee United's score first. Own goals in italics