1986 Soviet First League

The 1986 Soviet First League was the 47th season of the second tier of association football in the Soviet Union.

Teams

 * Demoted from the Soviet Top League: FC Fakel Voronezh and FC SKA Rostov/Donu.
 * Promoted from the Soviet Second League: FC Rostselmash Rostov/Donu, FC Iskra Smolensk, and FC Atalantas Klaipėda.

League standings
Note: 12 draws limit was applied during the season.