The 1981–82 season was FC Zürich's 85th season in their existence, since their foundation in 1896. It was their 23rd consecutive season in the top flight of Swiss football, following their promotion at the end of the 1957–58 season. They played their home games in the Letzigrund.
Overview The club's president at this time was Alfred Zweidler, who had taken over this position following Edwin Nägeli death in December 1979. Last season's newly appointed head-coach Daniel Jeandupeux continued in this position for this his second season. FCZ competed in the domestic first-tier 1981–82 Nationalliga A, attempting to retain their title as Swiss champions that they had won last season. As they were Swiss champions, the team had qualified for 1981–82 European Cup. The team also competed in 1981–82 Swiss Cup and in the 1981–82 Swiss League Cup. They also entered the 1981 Intertoto Cup.
Players The following is the list of the FCZ first team squad this season. It also includes players that were in the squad the day the domestic league season started, on 15 August 1981, but subsequently left the club after that date.
Players who left the squad
Results Legend
Nationalliga A
League matches
Final league table
Swiss Cup
Swiss League Cup
European Cup
3–3 on aggregate; BFC Dynamo won on away goals.
Intertoto Cup
Group 3 matches
Final group table
Friendly matches Pre and mid-season
Winter break and late season
Sources and references dbFCZ Homepage Switzerland 1981–82 at RSSSF Swiss League Cup at RSSSF