1985–86 Dundee United F.C. season Premier Division Premier Division

| Date_ | Opponent | Venue | Result_ | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 November 1985 | Clydebank | A | 2-1 | 1839 |
| 14 December 1985 | Rangers | A | 1-1 | 16657 |
| 21 December 1985 | Aberdeen | H | 2-1 | 9990 |
| 23 December 1985 | Celtic | H | 1-0 | 15894 |
| 28 December 1985 | Dundee | H | 0-0 | 14869 |
| 4 January 1986 | Celtic | H | 4-2 | 16668 |
| 11 January 1986 | Hearts | A | 1-1 | 19043 |
| 18 January 1986 | Clydebank | H | 4-0 | 6214 |
| 1 February 1986 | St. Mirren | A | 1-1 | 4221 |
| 8 February 1986 | Hibernian | H | 4-0 | 8504 |
| 22 February 1986 | Rangers | H | 1-1 | 14644 |
| 26 February 1986 | Hibernian | A | 1-0 | 7137 |
| 11 March 1986 | Motherwell | A | 0-2 | 2823 |
| 15 March 1986 | Celtic | A | 1-1 | 20965 |
| 22 March 1986 | Motherwell | H | 4-0 | 5710 |