In the 1980-81 season Milan, Genoa and Cesena were promoted to Serie A and Juventus won the scudetto ahead of Roma and Napoli

Promotion was lost due to a missed penalty from Stefano Chiodi in the penultimate match.

The appearances and goals of Lazio players in the 1980-81 season.

A depressing affair ends up 1-1 with both teams disappointed

Chiodi misses a decisive penalty with seconds to go and Lazio probably lose the race to get back into Serie A

Lazio win crucial promotion clash and join Cesena and Genoa in second place

A Citterio goal five minutes from time gives the Romans a useful point

Greco scored a brace to allow Lazio to maintain third place

Two goals by veteran Bigon keep the Biancocelesti on target for Serie A

The former Milan midfielder gets a brace in a good 3-1 away win

Lazio on the defensive for long periods earn hard fought draw

An early Mastropasqua goal is enough to defeat Verona

Lazio manage to collect the two points after five winless games with a good match against Palermo.

A poor performance by the Biancocelesti who look far from Serie A material

2-0 down after ten minutes, Lazio manage to equalise by the 15th minute.

An eventful game with a non-existent last minute penalty for Monza plus Lazio lose their keeper to serious injury

Lazio come back with a point on difficult pitch

A good win against Bari with goals from Viola, Chiodi and Mastropasqua

Lazio go up but own goal gives Spal a draw

With a solid performance and 2-0 win the Biancocelesti barge into second promotion slot