1985–86 Full Members' Cup
Football tournament 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 1
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chelsea | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | +5 | 6 | Advance to Semi-finals |
| 2 | Portsmouth | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 | |
| 3 | Charlton Athletic | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | −5 | 0 |
Source: FCHD
Portsmouth (2) v Charlton Athletic (2)
| 17 September 1985 | Portsmouth (2) | 4–1 | Charlton Athletic (2) | Fratton Park |
| Report |
Chelsea (1) v Portsmouth (2)
| 2 October 1985 | Chelsea (1) | 3–0 | Portsmouth (2) | Stamford Bridge |
| Report |
Charlton Athletic (2) v Chelsea (1)
| 23 October 1985 | Charlton Athletic (2) | 1–3 | Chelsea (1) | Selhurst Park |
| Report |
Group 2
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oxford United | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | +5 | 6 | Advance to Semi-finals |
| 2 | Fulham | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | −2 | 1 | |
| 3 | Shrewsbury Town | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | −3 | 1 |
Source: FCHD
Oxford United (1) v Shrewsbury Town (2)
| 18 September 1985 | Oxford United (1) | 3–0 | Shrewsbury Town (2) | Manor Ground |
| Report |
Shrewsbury Town (2) v Fulham (2)
| 15 October 1985 | Shrewsbury Town (2) | 0–0 | Fulham (2) | Gay Meadow |
| Report |
Fulham (2) v Oxford United (1)
| 22 October 1985 | Fulham (2) | 0–2 | Oxford United (1) | Craven Cottage |
| Report |
Group 3
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stoke City | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | +3 | 4 | Advance to Semi-finals |
| 2 | Millwall | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | |
| 3 | Coventry City | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | −3 | 1 |
Source: FCHD
Stoke City (2) v Coventry City (1)
| 18 September 1985 | Stoke City (2) | 3–0 | Coventry City (1) | Victoria Ground |
| Report |
Millwall (2) v Stoke City (2)
| 2 October 1985 | Millwall (2) | 2–2 | Stoke City (2) | The Old Den |
Fashanu  Lovell | Report | Bertschin pen.' Maskery |
Coventry City (1) v Millwall (2)
| 15 October 1985 | Coventry City (1) | 1–1 | Millwall (2) | Highfield Road |
| Report |
Group 4
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Bromwich Albion | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 6 | Advance to Semi-finals |
| 2 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 3 | |
| 3 | Crystal Palace | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | −3 | 0 |
Source: FCHD
Brighton & Hove Albion (2) v West Bromwich Albion (1)
| 2 October 1985 | Brighton & Hove Albion (2) | 1–2 | West Bromwich Albion (1) | Goldstone Ground |
| Report |
Crystal Palace (2) v Brighton & Hove Albion (2)
| 16 October 1985 | Crystal Palace (2) | 1–3 | Brighton & Hove Albion (2) | Selhurst Park |
| Report |
West Bromwich Albion (1) v Crystal Palace (2)
| 23 October 1985 | West Bromwich Albion (1) | 2–1 | Crystal Palace (2) | The Hawthorns |
| Report |
Semi-finals
Stoke City (2) v Oxford United (1)
| 6 November 1985 | Stoke City (2) | 0–1 | Oxford United (1) | Victoria Ground |
| Report |
West Bromwich Albion (1) v Chelsea (1)
| 13 November 1985 | West Bromwich Albion (1) | 2–2 (a.e.t.) (4–5 p) | Chelsea (1) | The Hawthorns |
| Report |
Final
First leg
Oxford United (1) v Chelsea (1)
| 4 December 1985 | Oxford United (1) | 1–4 | Chelsea (1) | Manor Ground |
| Report |
Second leg
Chelsea (1) v Oxford United (1)
| 17 December 1985 | Chelsea (1) | 0–1 | Oxford United (1) | Stamford Bridge |
| Report |
Chelsea won 4–2 on aggregate.[1]
Northern section
First round
Group 1
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | +6 | 6 | Advance to Semi-finals |
| 2 | Sheffield United | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | −1 | 1 | |
| 3 | Leeds United | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | −5 | 1 |
Source: FCHD
Manchester City (1) v Leeds United (2)
| 14 October 1985 | Manchester City (1) | 6–1 | Leeds United (2) | Maine Road |
| Report |
Leeds United (2) v Sheffield United (2)
| 16 October 1985 | Leeds United (2) | 1–1 | Sheffield United (2) | Elland Road |
| Report |
Sheffield United (2) v Manchester City (1)
| 22 October 1985 | Sheffield United (2) | 1–2 | Manchester City (1) | Bramall Lane |
| Report |
Group 2
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlesbrough | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 3 | Advance to Semi-finals |
| 2 | Carlisle United | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | −2 | 0 |
Source: FCHD
Middlesbrough (2) v Carlisle United (2)
| 8 October 1985 | Middlesbrough (2) | 2–0 | Carlisle United (2) | Ayresome Park |
| Report |
Group 3
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunderland | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 | Advance to Semi-finals |
| 2 | Grimsby Town | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
Source: FCHD
Grimsby Town (2) v Sunderland (2)
| 17 September 1985 | Grimsby Town (2) | 3–2 | Sunderland (2) | Blundell Park |
| Report |
Sunderland (2) v Grimsby Town (2)
| 1 October 1985 | Sunderland (2) | 2–1 (a.e.t.) (3–2 p) | Grimsby Town (2) | Roker Park |
| Report |
Sunderland qualified on penalties after both teams tied on aggregate and points.[1]
Group 4
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hull City | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 3 | Advance to Semi-finals |
| 2 | Bradford City | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | −3 | 0 |
Source: FCHD
Hull City (2) v Bradford City (2)
| 23 October 1985 | Hull City (2) | 4–1 | Bradford City (2) | Boothferry Park |
| Report |
Semi-finals
Manchester City (1) v Sunderland (2)
| 4 November 1985 | Manchester City (1) | 0–0 (a.e.t.) (4–2 p) | Sunderland (2) | Maine Road |
| Report |
Hull City (2) v Middlesbrough (2)
| 5 November 1985 | Hull City (2) | 3–1 | Middlesbrough (2) | Boothferry Park |
| Report |
Final
First leg
Hull City (2) v Manchester City (1)
| 26 November 1985 | Hull City (2) | 2–1 | Manchester City (1) | Boothferry Park |
| Report |
Second leg
Manchester City (1) v Hull City (2)
| 11 December 1985 | Manchester City (1) | 2–0 | Hull City (2) | Maine Road |
| Report |
Manchester City won 3–2 on aggregate.[1]
Final
| Chelsea | 5–4 | Manchester City |
|---|---|---|
| Speedie 23', 51', 58' Lee 36', 79' | Kinsey 9' Lillis 85', 89' (pen.)Rougvie 88' (o.g.) |
References
- ^ a b c "1985-86 Football League Full Members' Cup". www.fchd.info. Football Club History Database. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
