1985–86 Maltese Premier League
| Season | 1985–86 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Rabat Ajax F.C. (2nd title) |
| Relegated | Birkirkara F.C. Mqabba F.C. |
| European Cup | Rabat Ajax F.C. |
| European Cup Winners' Cup | Żurrieq F.C. |
| UEFA Cup | Hibernians F.C. |
| Matches played | 56 |
| Goals scored | 131 (2.34 per match) |
← 1984–85 1986–87 → | |
The 1985–86 Maltese Premier League was the 6th season of the Maltese Premier League, and the 71st season of top-tier football in Malta. It was contested by 8 teams, and Rabat Ajax F.C. won the championship.
League standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rabat Ajax F.C. (C) | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 20 | 5 | +15 | 23 | Qualification for the European Cup |
| 2 | Hibernians F.C. | 14 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 18 | 10 | +8 | 18 | Qualification for the UEFA Cup |
| 3 | Hamrun Spartans F.C. | 14 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 12 | 7 | +5 | 17 | |
| 4 | Valletta F.C. | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 16 | +3 | 17 | |
| 5 | Żurrieq F.C. | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 25 | 14 | +11 | 14 | Qualification for the European Cup Winners' Cup[a] |
| 6 | Sliema Wanderers F.C. | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 19 | 22 | −3 | 11 | |
| 7 | Birkirkara F.C. (R) | 14 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 25 | −16 | 6 | Relegation |
| 8 | Mqabba F.C. (R) | 14 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 32 | −23 | 6 |
- ^ Zurrieq qualified for the Cup Winners' Cup as Maltese FA Trophy Runners-up, as winners Rabat Ajax already qualified for the European Cup.