1980–81 French Division 1
| Season | 1980–81 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 24 July 1980 – 2 June 1981 |
| Champions | Saint-Étienne (10th title) |
| Relegated | Nîmes Angers |
| European Cup | Saint-Étienne |
| UEFA Cup | Nantes Bordeaux Monaco |
| Cup Winners' Cup | Bastia |
| Matches played | 380 |
| Goals scored | 1,064 (2.8 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Delio Onnis (24 goals) |
← 1979–80 1981–82 → | |
1980–81 Division 1 was the 43rd season of the French top association football league, played from July 1980 to June 1981. The league was won by AS Saint-Etienne with 57 points, for whom this was their 10th title.