1985–86 Belgian First Division


Statistics of Belgian League in season 1985–86.

Overview

It was performed by 18 teams, and R.S.C. Anderlecht won the championship, while K. Waterschei S.V. Thor Genk & Lierse S.K. were relegated.
The top two teams, Anderlecht and Club Brugge, finished level on points and it was decided that a two-legged championship playoff would take place – a situation which had not occurred in Belgian football since 1928–29. Both of these 'test matches' were drawn: 1–1 in Brussels and 2–2 in Bruges, with Anderlecht coming back from two goals behind and holding off a late onslaught from the opposition to claim the title on the away goals rule.

Championship play-off

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Attendances

Source:
No.ClubAverage
1Anderlecht16,147
2Standard14,118
3Club Brugge14,029
4Charleroi13,176
5Liège8,765
6Beerschot7,735
7Gent7,500
8RWDM6,912
9Beveren6,906
10Lokeren6,500
11Waregem6,324
12Mechelen5,982
13Kortrijk5,618
14Waterschei5,147
15Antwerp5,059
16Lierse4,853
17Cercle4,559
18Sérésien4,176