1985–86 Scottish First Division

Scottish First Division
Season1985–86
ChampionsHamilton Academical
PromotedHamilton Academical
Falkirk
RelegatedAyr United
Alloa Athletic
Matches played273
Goals scored761 (2.79 per match)
Top goalscorerKen Eadie (22)
Biggest home winKilmarnock 5–0 Partick Thistle, 07.09.1985
Biggest away winForfar Athletic 0–4 Alloa Athletic, 28.09.1985

The 1985–86 Scottish First Division season was won by Hamilton Academical, who were promoted along with Falkirk to the Premier Division. Ayr United and Alloa Athletic were relegated to the Second Division.