1986 Uruguayan Primera División
The 1986 Uruguayan Primera División was the 87th season of the league since its founding. It was contested by 13 teams, with Peñarol winning their 29th title.
League standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nacional | 24 | 13 | 9 | 2 | 33 | 15 | +18 | 35 | Qualification for Championship playoff |
| 2 | Peñarol (C) | 24 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 33 | 17 | +16 | 34 | Qualification for Championship playoff and the 1987 Copa Libertadores Group stage |
| 3 | Central Español | 24 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 26 | 20 | +6 | 28 | |
| 4 | Montevideo Wanderers | 24 | 7 | 12 | 5 | 32 | 22 | +10 | 26 | |
| 5 | Bella Vista | 24 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 25 | 22 | +3 | 24 | |
| 6 | Progreso | 24 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 25 | 25 | 0 | 24 | Qualification for 1987 Copa Libertadores Group stage |
| 7 | Huracán Buceo | 24 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 24 | 26 | −2 | 24 | |
| 8 | Defensor Sporting | 24 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 28 | 31 | −3 | 22 | |
| 9 | Danubio | 24 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 26 | 30 | −4 | 22 | |
| 10 | Cerro | 24 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 22 | 28 | −6 | 20 | |
| 11 | Rampla Juniors | 24 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 20 | 30 | −10 | 19 | |
| 12 | Fénix (R) | 24 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 19 | 29 | −10 | 18 | Relegation to 1987 Uruguayan Segunda División |
| 13 | River Plate | 24 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 21 | 39 | −18 | 16 |
Source: RSSSF
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated