1979–80 KNVB Cup
The 1979-80 [|KNVB Cup] 62nd edition of the Dutch national football annual knockout tournament for the KNVB Cup. 46 teams contested, beginning on 1 September 1979 and ending at the final on 17 May 1980.
Ajax unsuccessfully defended its 1979 title in the successful pursuit of Feyenoord at the KNVB Cup on 17 May 1980 in De Kuip, Rotterdam, 3–1. 60,000 attended. Feyenoord contested the Cup Winners' Cup.
During the quarter and semi-finals, two-legged matches were held.
Teams
- All 18 participants of the Eredivisie 1979-80, entering in the second round
- All 19 participants of the Eerste Divisie 1979-80
- 9 teams from lower leagues
First round
The matches of the first round were played on 1-2 September 1979.1 Eerste Divisie; A Amateur teams
Second round
The matches of the second round were played on October 13 and 14, 1979. The Eredivisie clubs entered the tournament here.E Eredivisie