1981–82 Football League Group Cup

The 1981–82 Football League Group Cup was the first edition of the tournament that replaced the Anglo-Scottish Cup. It was won by Grimsby Town, who beat Wimbldeon 3–2 in the final at Blundell Park.

1981–82 Football League Group Cup
Country England
 Wales
Dates15 August 1981 – 6 April 1982
Teams32
ChampionsGrimsby Town (1st title)
Runners-upWimbledon
Third placeBurnley
Fourth placeShrewsbury Town
Championship match score3–2
Matches played55
Goals scored131 (2.38 per match)
All statistics correct as of 6 April 1982.

Final

Grimsby Town3 – 2Wimbledon
Attendance: 3,423

Notes

  1. Shrewsbury Town won 4-3 on penalties

References

  • "Football League Group Cup 1981/1982". Football Club History Database. Retrieved 5 September 2017.
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