1980–81 Segunda División Final table Final table

| Position_ | Club | Played | Points | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals_for | Goals_against | Goal_Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CD Castellón | 38 | 45+7 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 45 | 33 | +12 |
| 2 | Cádiz CF | 38 | 45+7 | 19 | 7 | 12 | 55 | 37 | +18 |
| 3 | Racing de Santander | 38 | 45+7 | 18 | 9 | 11 | 48 | 40 | +8 |
| 4 | Elche CF | 38 | 45+7 | 17 | 11 | 10 | 55 | 44 | +11 |
| 5 | Rayo Vallecano | 38 | 45+7 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 37 | 23 | +14 |
| 6 | CD Málaga | 38 | 42+4 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 47 | 45 | +2 |
| 7 | CE Sabadell FC | 38 | 42+4 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 45 | 44 | +1 |
| 8 | Deportivo Alavés | 38 | 39+1 | 15 | 9 | 14 | 49 | 35 | +14 |