1985–86 North West Counties Football League Third Division final table Third Division final table

| Position_ | Team | Played | Drawn | Lost | Goals_For | Goals_Against | Goal_Difference | Points_1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Newton | 28 | 10 | 11 | 43 | 48 | −5 | 24 |
| 12 | Whitworth Valley | 28 | 8 | 13 | 42 | 48 | −6 | 22 |
| 13 | Huyton Town | 28 | 7 | 14 | 41 | 71 | −30 | 21 |
| 14 | Nelson | 28 | 7 | 14 | 36 | 65 | −29 | 19 2 |
| 15 | Ashton Athletic | 28 | 6 | 21 | 24 | 85 | −61 | 8 |