1981 Charity Shield (NSL)

1981 Charity Shield
Date30 January 1981
VenueRedfern Oval, Sydney
RefereeHenry Witschge
Attendance3,500

The 1981 Charity Shield was the first Charity Shield (NSL), a soccer match played between the winners of the previous season's National Soccer League champion and NSL Cup winner. It took place at Redfern Oval on 30 January 1981, between Sydney City and Marconi Fairfield. Marconi Fairfield won 3–1 after extra time, winning the first Charity Shield.