1987 Soviet First League

The 1987 Soviet First League was the 48th season of the second tier of association football in the Soviet Union.

Promoted teams

 * FC Geolog Tyumen – (Returning after 25 seasons)
 * FC Zaria Voroshilovgrad – (Returning after 2 seasons)
 * FC Krylya Sovetov Kuibyshev – (Returning after a season)

Relegated teams

 * FC Chernomorets Odessa – (Returning after a season)
 * FC Torpedo Kutaisi – (Returning after 2 seasons)