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

| Date_ | Opponent | Venue | Result_ | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 August 1985 | Rangers | A | 0-1 | 28870 |
| 17 August 1985 | Aberdeen | H | 1-1 | 14339 |
| 24 August 1985 | Dundee | H | 2-0 | 13736 |
| 31 August 1985 | Motherwell | A | 1-0 | 3327 |
| 7 September 1985 | Clydebank | H | 2-1 | 5336 |
| 14 September 1985 | Hearts | A | 0-2 | 7617 |
| 28 September 1985 | St. Mirren | A | 0-1 | 4408 |
| 5 October 1985 | Hibernian | H | 2-2 | 6951 |
| 12 October 1985 | Rangers | H | 1-1 | 16657 |
| 19 October 1985 | Aberdeen | A | 2-3 | 15748 |
| 26 October 1985 | Celtic | A | 3-0 | 25976 |
| 2 November 1985 | Hearts | H | 1-1 | 10142 |
| 9 November 1985 | Motherwell | H | 3-0 | 5493 |
| 16 November 1985 | Dundee | A | 3-0 | 11736 |