1985–86 England Hockey League season
The 1985–86 English Hockey League season took place from September 1985 until May 1986.
The season culminated in the National Inter League Championship for men which brought together the winners of their respective regions. The Men's championship was won by East Grinstead
The Men's Hockey Association Cup was won by Southgate and the Women's Cup was won by Slough.Men's National Inter League Championship finals
Group A
Group B
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | Pts |
| 1 | Bournville | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| 2 | East Grinstead | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 3 | Welton | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Semi-finals & Final
Men's Cup (Hockey Association Cup)
Quarter-finals
Semi-finals
Final
| Team 1 | Team 2 | Score |
| Southgate | Pickwick | 3-0 |
Groups
, Pool 1 was won by Ealing and Pool 2 was won by Slough.Semi-finals
Final
| Round | Team 1 | Team 2 | Score |
| Final | Slough | Ealing | 1-1 |
