1985–86 Full Members' Cup Explained

Full Members' Cup
Year:1985–86
Country:England
Num Teams:21
Winners:Chelsea
Count:1
Second:Manchester City
Semifinal1:Hull City
Semifinal2:Oxford United
Matches:28
Goals:92
Next Season:1986–87

The 1985-86 Full Members' Cup was the first edition of the tournament created to compensate for the ban on English clubs from European football following the Heysel Stadium disaster. It was won by Chelsea, who beat Manchester City 5–4 in the final at Wembley Stadium.

The tournament attracted just 21 entries from the 44 eligible clubs. Only five First Division clubs entered (Chelsea, Coventry City, Manchester City, Oxford United and West Bromwich Albion).

The second division teams who didn't enter were Barnsley, Blackburn Rovers, Huddersfield Town, Norwich City, Oldham Athletic and Wimbledon.

Southern section

First round

Group 4

Final

Second leg

Chelsea won 4–2 on aggregate.[1]

Northern section

First round

Group 3

Sunderland qualified on penalties after both teams tied on aggregate and points.[1]

Group 4

Final

Second leg

Manchester City won 3–2 on aggregate.[1]

Final

See also: 1986 Full Members' Cup Final.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1985-86 Football League Full Members' Cup . Football Club History Database . www.fchd.info . April 17, 2020.