1985–86 Scottish Premier Division
Celtic won the 1985–86 Scottish Premier Division and became champions in one of the closest finishes in League history. On the final day of the season Hearts were leading Celtic by two points - a draw against Dundee would have been sufficient to see them win their first League title since the 1959–60 season. Hearts lost 2–0 to Dundee at Dens Park thanks to two late goals by substitute Albert Kidd, while Celtic beat St Mirren 5–0 at Love Street. As a result, Celtic won the league on goal difference.
| Season | 1985–86 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Celtic 5th Premier Division title 34th Scottish title |
| European Cup | Celtic |
| UEFA Cup | Heart of Midlothian Dundee United Rangers |
| Cup Winners' Cup | Aberdeen |
| Matches played | 180 |
| Goals scored | 498 (2.77 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Ally McCoist (24) |
← 1984–85 1986–87 → | |
Relegation was suspended due to league reconstruction, therefore Motherwell and Clydebank retained their Premier Division status.
Much of the season was only viewed by fans in stadiums as a dispute between television companies and the Scottish Football League resulted in no televised Scottish league football between September 1985 and March 1986.