The 1980 European Squash Team Championships was the 8th edition of European Squash Team Championships for squash players. The event was held in Helsinki, Finland, from 19 to 23 March 1980. The tournament was organised by the European Squash Rackets Federation (ESRF).
The Sweden men's team became the first team other than England to win the title. The success was regarded as a shock victory over the defending champions in the final. The England women's team won their 3rd title.
Men's tournament Group stage Pool A Pos Team P W L Pts1 England 4 40 82 Germany 4 3 1 63 Belgium 422 44 Switzerland 4 13 25 Norway 4 04 0
Pool B Pos Team P W L Pts1 Sweden 4 40 82 Netherlands 4 3 1 63 Denmark 42 2 44 Monaco 4 1 325 Spain 4 0 40
Pool C Pos Team P W L Pts1 Wales 4 40 82 Scotland 4 3 1 63 France 42 2 44 Greece 41 325 Italy 4 0 40
Pool D Pos Team P W L Pts1 Finland 3 30 62 Ireland 3 2 1 43 Luxembourg 31 2 24 Austria 3 0 30
Semi finals Team 1 Team 2 Score England Finland 5-0 Sweden Wales 5-0 Third place
Final
Women's tournament Group stage Pool A Pos Team P W L Pts1 England 2 2 0 42 Germany 2 1 1 23 Belgium 20 2 0 Pool B Pos Team P W L Pts1 Ireland 2 2 0 42 Netherlands 2 1 1 23 Austria 20 2 0
Pool C Pos Team P W L Pts1 Scotland 2 2 0 42 Finland 2 1 1 23 Denmark 20 2 0 Pool D Pos Team P W L Pts1 Wales 2 2 0 42 Sweden 2 1 1 23 Switzerland 20 2 0
Semi-finals Team 1 Team 2 Score England Wales 3-0 Ireland Scotland 2-1 Third place
Final
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