1985–86 Japan Soccer League

First Division

Led by their star player Yasuhiko Okudera, who had returned to the club after successful periods in Europe, Furukawa Electric won a second title. Okudera became the first widely recognized professional Japanese player.

Sumitomo and ANA went back down as soon as they had come up, unable to get wins.

Second Division

No relegation took place for a second wave of expansion that would bring the division's number of clubs to 16.

Relegation Group

East

West

7-12 Playoff