1985–86 in English football

The 1985–86 season was the 106th season of competitive football in England.

The championship went to Liverpool for the 16th time in their history, with neighbours Everton finishing second. West Ham United came third and Manchester United finished in fourth place.

Going down from the First Division were Ipswich Town, Birmingham City and West Bromwich Albion..

The first half of the season was witnessed only in the flesh, as a dispute over the television rights meant no Football League action was seen by TV viewers until January 1986.

League Cup holders Norwich City, Charlton Athletic, and Wimbledon were promoted to the First Division.

Carlisle United, Fulham and Middlesbrough were relegated to the Third Division.

The Third Division promotion places in 1985–86 went to Reading, Plymouth Argyle and Derby County.

Lincoln City, Cardiff City, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Swansea City were relegated.

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