| Year: | 1931 |
| Team: | Richmond Spiders |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Virginia Conference |
| Short Conf: | Virginia |
| Record: | 4–5 |
| Conf Record: | 3–2 |
| Head Coach: | Frank Dobson |
| Hc Year: | 18th |
| Captain: | Watt Fugate |
| Stadium: | City Stadium |
The 1931 Richmond Spiders football team was an American football team that represented the University of Richmond as a member of the Virginia Conference during the 1931 college football season. In their 18th season under head coach Frank Dobson, Richmond compiled a 4–5 record.