| Gold Cup | |
| Year: | 1980–81 |
| Num Teams: | 12 |
| Defending Champions: | Linfield |
| Winners: | Cliftonville (3rd win) |
| Second: | Linfield |
| Matches: | 31 |
| Goals: | 103 |
| Prev Season: | 1979–80 |
| Next Season: | 1981–82 |
The 1980–81 Gold Cup was the 62nd edition of the Gold Cup, a cup competition in Northern Irish football.[1]
The tournament was won by Cliftonville for the 3rd time, defeating Linfield 3–1 in the final at Windsor Park.[2] [3]