1980–81 Football League Cup
| League Cup | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Country | England Wales |
| Teams | 92 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Liverpool (1st title) |
| Runners-up | West Ham United |
The 1980–81 Football League Cup was the 21st season of the Football League Cup, a knockout competition for England's top 92 football clubs. The competition started on 8 August 1980 and ended with the final replay on 1 April 1981.
The final was contested by First Division team Liverpool and Second Division West Ham United at Wembley Stadium in London and the replay was played at Villa Park in Birmingham.