1986–87 Burnley F.C. season
| 1986–87 season | |
|---|---|
| Chairman | Frank Teasdale |
| Manager | Brian Miller |
| Division Four | 22nd |
| League Cup | 1st Round |
| FA Cup | 1st Round |
| Football League Trophy | 1st Round |
| Top goalscorer | League: Leighton James (10) All: Leighton James (12) |
| Highest home attendance | 15,696 v Orient (9 May 1987) |
| Lowest home attendance | 1,465 v Bolton Wanderers (16 December 1986) |
| Average home league attendance | 3,342 |
The 1986–87 season was Burnley's second season in the fourth tier of English football. They were managed by Brian Miller in the first season of his second spell in charge.
This season was the worst-ever Burnley season, finishing 22nd at Fourth Division (near to be relegated to Football Conference, avoiding relegation by 1 point), and knocked-out in first round in both national cups (FA Cup and League Cup).