1985–86 season | |||
Chairman | Frank Teasdale | ||
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Manager |
Martin Buchan (until October 1985) Tommy Cavanagh (from October 1985) |
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Division Four | 14th | ||
League Cup | 1st Round | ||
FA Cup | 2nd Round | ||
Football League Trophy | Group Stage | ||
Top goalscorer |
League: Alan Taylor (16) All: Alan Taylor (21) |
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Highest home attendance | 4,279 v Northampton Town (17 August 1985) |
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Lowest home attendance | 1,138 v Darlington (13 March 1986) |
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Average home league attendance | 3,125 | ||
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The 1985–1986 season was Burnley's first season in the fourth tier of English football. They were initially managed by Martin Buchan until October 1985, when he was replaced by Tommy Cavanagh as manager.