1985–86 British Collegiate American Football League

The 1985–86 BCAFL was the 1st full season of the British Collegiate American Football League, organised by the British Students American Football Association.

For this initial season, four 'charter' Universities competed in a straight double round-robin schedule, without end-of-season playoffs.
 * University of Hull, playing as the Sharks
 * University of Manchester, playing as the MPs
 * Newcastle University, playing as the Scholars
 * Teesside University, playing as the Demons

Regular season
Owing to Manchester being unable to fulfill their schedule, the season ended early.