1980 Marconi Fairfield FC season
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Marconi Fairfield 1980 football season
| 1980 season | ||
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| Head Coach | Les Scheinflug | |
| Stadium | Marconi Oval | |
| National Soccer League | 4th | |
| NSL Cup | Winners | |
| Top goalscorer | League: Mark Jankovics (16) All: Eddie Krncevic (19) | |
| Highest home attendance | 7,345 vs. Heidelberg United (14 May 1980) National Soccer League | |
| Lowest home attendance | 1,500 vs. Brisbane Lions (10 September 1980) NSL Cup | |
| Average home league attendance | 5,074 | |
| Biggest win | 9–0 vs. Blacktown City (H) (16 March 1980) National Soccer League | |
| Biggest defeat | 1–5 vs. Blacktown City (A) (8 June 1980) National Soccer League | |
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The 1980 season was the fourth in the National Soccer League for Marconi Fairfield (now Marconi Stallions Football Club). In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Marconi Fairfield finished 4th in their National Soccer League season, and won the NSL Cup.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Competitions
Overall record
| Competition | First match | Last match | Starting round | Final position | Record | |||||||
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| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % | |||||
| National Soccer League | 9 March 1980 | 28 September 1980 | Matchday 1 | 4th | 26 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 53 | 32 | +21 | 053.85 |
| NSL Cup | 25 April 1980 | 15 October 1980 | First round | Winners | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 1 | +13 | 083.33 |
| Total | 32 | 19 | 7 | 6 | 67 | 33 | +34 | 059.38 | ||||
Source: Competitions
National Soccer League
Main article: 1980 National Soccer League
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
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| 1 | Sydney City (C) | 26 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 51 | 26 | +25 | 37 | Qualification to Finals series[a] |
| 2 | Heidelberg United | 26 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 55 | 33 | +22 | 36 | |
| 3 | South Melbourne | 26 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 42 | 21 | +21 | 35 | |
| 4 | Marconi Fairfield | 26 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 53 | 32 | +21 | 34 | |
| 5 | Adelaide City | 26 | 13 | 4 | 9 | 40 | 27 | +13 | 30 | |
| 6 | Newcastle KB United | 26 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 32 | 31 | +1 | 30 | |
| 7 | Brisbane Lions | 26 | 7 | 11 | 8 | 28 | 32 | −4 | 25 | |
| 8 | APIA Leichhardt | 26 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 27 | 35 | −8 | 23 | |
| 9 | Footscray JUST | 26 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 32 | 41 | −9 | 23 | |
| 10 | Canberra City | 26 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 34 | 33 | +1 | 21 | |
| 11 | Blacktown City | 26 | 9 | 3 | 14 | 34 | 55 | −21 | 21 | |
| 12 | Brisbane City | 26 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 29 | 36 | −7 | 18 | |
| 13 | West Adelaide | 26 | 7 | 3 | 16 | 24 | 46 | −22 | 17 | |
| 14 | St George-Budapest (R) | 26 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 32 | 65 | −33 | 14 | Relegated to the 1981 NSW State League |
Updated to match(es) played on unknown. Source: rsssf.com
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
Notes:
- ↑ The Finals series was not considered the championship for the 1980 National Soccer League.
Results summary
| Overall | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||
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| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
| 26 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 53 | 32 | +21 | 48 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 33 | 15 | +18 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 20 | 17 | +3 |
Source: worldfootball.net
Results by round
Matches
Win Draw Loss
Sydney City v Marconi Fairfield
| 9 March 1980 1 | Sydney City | 2–1 | Marconi Fairfield | Sydney |
| 15:00 AEST | Report |
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Stadium: Sydney Sports Ground Attendance: 1,027[1] Referee: Tim Davies |
Marconi Fairfield v Blacktown City
| 16 March 1980 2 | Marconi Fairfield | 9–0 | Blacktown City | Sydney |
| Report | Stadium: Marconi Oval Attendance: 5,527 Referee: Richard Lorenc |
APIA Leichhardt v Marconi Fairfield
| 23 March 1980 3 | APIA Leichhardt | 2–2 | Marconi Fairfield | Sydney |
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Report | Stadium: Lambert Park Attendance: 8,305 Referee: Peter Rampley |
Marconi Fairfield v Brisbane City
| 30 March 1980 4 | Marconi Fairfield | 4–0 | Brisbane City | Sydney |
| Report | Stadium: Marconi Oval Attendance: 4,725 Referee: Tony Boskovic |
Canberra City v Marconi Fairfield
| 6 April 1980 5 | Canberra City | 0–1 | Marconi Fairfield | Canberra |
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Stadium: Bruce Stadium Attendance: 8,875 Referee: Stewart Mellings |
Marconi Fairfield v Footscray JUST
| 13 April 1980 6 | Marconi Fairfield | 2–2 | Footscray JUST | Sydney |
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Report | Stadium: Marconi Oval Attendance: 5,666 Referee: Doug Rennie |
Adelaide City v Marconi Fairfield
| 20 April 1980 7 | Adelaide City | 0–1 | Marconi Fairfield | Adelaide |
| Report | Stadium: Olympic Sports Field Attendance: 4,600 Referee: Barry Harwood |
Marconi Fairfield v St George-Budapest
| 27 April 1980 8 | Marconi Fairfield | 0–0 | St George-Budapest | Sydney |
| 15:00 AEST | Report | Stadium: Marconi Oval Attendance: 4,624 Referee: Jim Reeves |
Marconi Fairfield v Brisbane Lions
| 4 May 1980 9 | Marconi Fairfield | 2–1 | Brisbane Lions | Sydney |
| 15:00 AEST | Report |
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Stadium: Marconi Oval Attendance: 4,825 Referee: Tim Davies |
Newcastle KB United v Marconi Fairfield
| 10 May 1980 10 | Newcastle KB United | 0–1 | Marconi Fairfield | Newcastle |
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Stadium: Newcastle International Sports Centre Attendance: 8,547 Referee: Des Miles |
Marconi Fairfield v Heidelberg United
| 14 May 1980 11 | Marconi Fairfield | 1–1 | Heidelberg United | Sydney |
| 19:30 AEST |
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Report |
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Stadium: Marconi Oval Attendance: 7,345 Referee: Ken Allen |
South Melbourne v Marconi Fairfield
| 25 May 1980 12 | South Melbourne | 3–1 | Marconi Fairfield | Melbourne |
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Stadium: Middle Park Soccer Stadium Attendance: 8,000 Referee: Jim Brennan |
Blacktown City v Marconi Fairfield
| 8 June 1980 14 | Blacktown City | 5–1 | Marconi Fairfield | Sydney |
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Stadium: Gabbie Stadium Attendance: 4,874 Referee: Tim Davies |
Brisbane City v Marconi Fairfield
| 22 June 1980 16 | Brisbane City | 2–1 | Marconi Fairfield | Brisbane |
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Stadium: Perry Park Attendance: 2,337 Referee: Tony Beazleigh |
Marconi Fairfield v West Adelaide
| 29 June 1980 13 | Marconi Fairfield | 2–1 | West Adelaide | Sydney |
| 15:00 AEST | Report |
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Stadium: Marconi Oval Attendance: 3,275 Referee: Dave Nugent |
Marconi Fairfield v APIA Leichhardt
| 13 July 1980 17 | Marconi Fairfield | 1–2 | APIA Leichhardt | Sydney |
| 15:00 AEST |
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Report | Stadium: Marconi Oval Attendance: 6,280 Referee: Stewart Mellings |
Marconi Fairfield v Canberra City
| 20 July 1980 18 | Marconi Fairfield | 3–2 | Canberra City | Sydney |
| 15:00 AEST | Report | Stadium: Marconi Oval Attendance: 5,150 Referee: Doug Rennie |
Footscray JUST v Marconi Fairfield
| 27 July 1980 19 | Footscray JUST | 0–4 | Marconi Fairfield | Melbourne |
| Report | Stadium: Middle Park Soccer Stadium Attendance: 1,000 Referee: Bobby Kerr |
Marconi Fairfield v Sydney City
| 6 August 1980 15 | Marconi Fairfield | 2–0 | Sydney City | Sydney |
| 15:00 AEST | Report | Stadium: Marconi Oval Attendance: 5,218 Referee: Don Campbell |
Marconi Fairfield v Adelaide City
| 10 August 1980 20 | Marconi Fairfield | 2–1 | Adelaide City | Sydney |
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Stadium: Marconi Oval Attendance: 5,800 Referee: Chris Bambridge |
St George-Budapest v Marconi Fairfield
| 17 August 1980 21 | St George-Budapest | 0–3 | Marconi Fairfield | Sydney |
| Report | Stadium: St George Stadium Attendance: 3,217 Referee: Doug Rennie |
Brisbane Lions v Marconi Fairfield
| 31 August 1980 22 | Brisbane Lions | 0–0 | Marconi Fairfield | Brisbane |
| Report | Stadium: Lions Stadium Attendance: 3,212 Referee: Richard Lorenc |
Marconi Fairfield v Newcastle KB United
| 7 September 1980 23 | Marconi Fairfield | 4–1 | Newcastle KB United | Sydney |
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Stadium: Marconi Oval Attendance: 4,121 Referee: Tim Davies |
Heidelberg United v Marconi Fairfield
| 14 September 1980 24 | Heidelberg United | 3–3 | Marconi Fairfield | Melbourne |
| Report | Stadium: Olympic Park Attendance: 5,553 Referee: Don Campbell |
Marconi Fairfield v South Melbourne
| 21 September 1980 25 | Marconi Fairfield | 1–4 | South Melbourne | Sydney |
| 15:00 AEST |
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Report | Stadium: Marconi Oval Attendance: 3,406 Referee: Dave Nugent |
West Adelaide v Marconi Fairfield
| 28 September 1980 26 | West Adelaide | 0–1 | Marconi Fairfield | Adelaide |
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Stadium: Hindmarsh Stadium Attendance: 3,600 Referee: Ken Allen |
Finals series
The Finals series was not considered the championship for the 1980 National Soccer League.
South Melbourne v Marconi Fairfield
| 12 October 1980 Elimination semi-final | South Melbourne | 4–3 | Marconi Fairfield | Melbourne |
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Report | Stadium: Middle Park Soccer Stadium Attendance: 4,500 Referee: Chris Bambridge |
NSL Cup
Main article: 1980 NSL Cup
Win Draw Loss
Marconi Fairfield v 
Melita Eagles
Melita Eagles
| 25 April 1980 First round | Marconi Fairfield | 3–0 | Melita Eagles | Sydney |
| Report | Stadium: Marconi Oval Attendance: 3,889[2] |
Newcastle KB United v Marconi Fairfield
| 5 July 1980 Second round | Newcastle KB United | 1–3 | Marconi Fairfield | Newcastle |
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Stadium: Newcastle International Sports Centre Attendance: 4,989 Referee: Chris Bambridge |
Marconi Fairfield v St George-Budapest
| 3 August 1980 Quarter-finals | Marconi Fairfield | 4–0 | St George-Budapest | Sydney |
| Report | Stadium: Marconi Oval Attendance: 3,652 Referee: Henry Witschge |
Marconi Fairfield v Brisbane Lions
| 10 September 1980 Semi-finals | Marconi Fairfield | 1–0 | Brisbane Lions | Sydney |
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Report | Stadium: Marconi Oval Attendance: 1,500 Referee: Jack Johnston |
Heidelberg United v Marconi Fairfield
| 4 October 1980 Final 1st Leg | Heidelberg United | 0–0 | Marconi Fairfield | Melbourne |
| Report | Stadium: Olympic Park Attendance: 6,388 Referee: Jack Johnston |
Marconi Fairfield v Heidelberg United
| 15 October 1980 Final 2nd Leg | Marconi Fairfield | 3–0 | Heidelberg United | Sydney |
| Report | Stadium: Marconi Stadium Attendance: 5,179 Referee: Jack Johnston |
Statistics
Appearances and goals
Includes all competitions. Players with no appearances not included in the list.[3][2]
| No. | Pos. | Nat. | Player | National Soccer League | NSL Cup | Total | |||||
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| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||||||
| 1 | GK |  |
Allan Maher | 25 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 30 | 0 | ||
| 2 | DF | |
Peter Brogan | 21+1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 27 | 1 | ||
| 3 | DF | |
Paul Degney | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 | ||
| 4 | DF | |
Tony Henderson | 15+1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 21 | 0 | ||
| 5 | DF | |
Ivo Prskalo | 22 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 27 | 0 | ||
| 6 | MF | |
Gary Byrne | 24 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 29 | 9 | ||
| 7 | MF | |
Peter Raskopoulos | 23+1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 29 | 3 | ||
| 8 | FW |  |
Roberto Vieri | 12+3 | 3 | 0+1 | 0 | 16 | 3 | ||
| 9 | FW | |
Eddie Krncevic | 22+1 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 28 | 19 | ||
| 10 | FW | |
Berti Mariani | 13+5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 2 | ||
| 11 | FW | |
Peter Sharne | 25 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 30 | 9 | ||
| 13 | FW | |
Jim Muir | 14+1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 0 | ||
| 14 | FW | |
Mark Jankovics | 25+1 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 31 | 17 | ||
| 15 | FW | |
Ken Lindsay | 7+7 | 1 | 0+2 | 0 | 16 | 1 | ||
| 16 | DF | |
Drago Tomasich | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 17 | GK | |
Dennis Colusso | 0 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 18 | MF | |
Jimmy Cant | 12+2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 19 | 1 | ||
| 20 | GK | |
Ron Corry | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
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| 12 | MF | |
John Russell | 9+2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | ||
| 13 | MF | |
Stuart Selvage | 0+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
Disciplinary record
Includes all competitions. The list is sorted by squad number when total cards are equal. Players with no cards not included in the list.
| Rank | No. | Pos. | Nat. | Player | National Soccer League | NSL Cup | Total | ||||||
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| 1 | 9 | FW | |
Eddie Krncevic | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2 | 7 | MF | |
Peter Raskopoulos | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | 3 | DF | |
Paul Degney | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | DF | |
Ivo Prskalo | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | 13 | FW | |
Jim Muir | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | 2 | DF | |
Peter Brogan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | DF | |
Tony Henderson | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | MF | |
Gary Byrne | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 18 | MF | |
Jimmy Cant | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10 | 8 | FW | |
Roberto Vieri | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | FW | |
Peter Sharne | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 12 | MF | |
John Russell | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 13 | MF | |
Stuart Selvage | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 14 | FW | |
Mark Jankovics | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 15 | FW | |
Ken Lindsay | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 21 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 2 | ||||
Clean sheets
Includes all competitions. The list is sorted by squad number when total clean sheets are equal. Numbers in parentheses represent games where both goalkeepers participated and both kept a clean sheet; the number in parentheses is awarded to the goalkeeper who was substituted on, whilst a full clean sheet is awarded to the goalkeeper who was on the field at the start of play. Goalkeepers with no clean sheets not included in the list.
| Rank | No. | Nat. | Goalkeeper | NSL | NSL Cup | Total |
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| 1 | 1 | |
Allan Maher | 10 | 3 (1) | 13 (1) |
| 2 | 20 | |
Ron Corry | 1 | 0 (1) | 1 (1) |
| Total | 11 | 3 (1) | 15 | |||
References
- ↑ Stock, Greg. "1980 National Soccer League Results". OzFootball.
- 1 2 Stock, Greg. "1980 National Soccer League Cup Results". OzFootball.
- ↑ "Marconi 1980 Squad". OzFootball.
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