The 1986 Soviet First League was the 47th season of the second tier of association football in the Soviet Union.

Teams

• Demoted from the Soviet Top League: FC Fakel Voronezh and FC SKA Rostov/Donu.

• Promoted from the Soviet Second League: FC Rostselmash Rostov/Donu, FC Iskra Smolensk, and FC Atalantas Klaipėda.

League standings

Note: 12 draws limit was applied during the season.

Match for 1st place

Top scorers

Number of teams by union republic

See also

• Soviet First League

References

External links

• 1986 First League. football.lg.ua (Luhansk Our Football)