1985–86 England Hockey League season
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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[1]
The Men's Hockey Association Cup was won by Southgate[2] and the Women's Cup (National Club Championship finals) was won by Slough.[3]
Men's National Inter League Championship finals
[edit](Held at Prescot, Merseyside, May 3–4) [4]
Group A
[edit]| Team 1 | Team 2 | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Hounslow | Cambridge City | 1-1 |
| Hounslow | Isca | 0-0 |
| Cambridge City | Isca | 1-1 |
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cambridge City | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 2 | Isca | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 3 | Hounslow | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Group B
[edit]| Team 1 | Team 2 | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Welton | Bournville | 1-2 |
| Bournville | East Grinstead | 1-1 |
| East Grinstead | Welton | 1-0 |
| 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 |
| = Qualified for semi-finals |
Semi-finals & Final
[edit]| Round | Team 1 | Team 2 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-final | East Grinstead | Cambridge City | 2-0 |
| Semi-final | Isca | Bournville | 1-0 |
| Final | East Grinstead | Isca | 1-0 |
Men's Cup (Hockey Association Cup)
[edit]Quarter-finals
[edit]| Team 1 | Team 2 | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Bournville | Isca | Mar 23 |
| Welton | Southgate | 2-7 |
| Bishop's Stortford | Pickwick | Mar 23 |
| Lewes | Cannock | Mar 23 |
Semi-finals
[edit]| Team 1 | Team 2 | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Isca | Pickwick | Apr 19 |
| Cannock | Southgate | Apr 19 |
Final
[edit](Held at Willesden Sports Centre on 20 April)
| Team 1 | Team 2 | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Southgate | Pickwick | 3-0 |
Women's Cup (National Club Championship finals)
[edit]Groups
[edit](Held at Peterborough, April 19–20), Pool 1 was won by Ealing and Pool 2 was won by Slough.[5]
Semi-finals
[edit]| Team 1 | Team 2 | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Ealing | Orpington | Apr 27 |
| Slough | Ipswich | Apr 27 |
Final
[edit](Held at University of Essex, April 27)
| Round | Team 1 | Team 2 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final | Slough | Ealing | 1-1 (5-3 p) |
References
[edit]- ^ ""Asselt on Song" Times [London, England] 5 May 1986". The Times Digital Archive.
- ^ ""Sport in Brief." Times [London, England] 21 Apr. 1986". The Times Digital Archive.
- ^ ""Sweet Slough" Times [London, England] 28 Apr. 1986". The Times Digital Archive.
- ^ ""For the Record." Times [London, England] 5 May 1986". The Times Digital Archive.
- ^ ""Sport in Brief." Times [London, England] 21 Apr. 1986". The Times Digital Archive.