Northern Ireland national football team statistics and records: appearances - 1986
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Most Northern Ireland appearances
Who made the most appearances for Northern Ireland during the 1986 season?
Both starting and substitute appearances are included.
| Player | Caps | First | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sammy McIlroy | 9 | 11 Sep 1985 | 12 Jun 1986 |
| Pat Jennings | 9 | 11 Sep 1985 | 12 Jun 1986 |
| Mal Donaghy | 9 | 11 Sep 1985 | 12 Jun 1986 |
| John O'Neill | 9 | 11 Sep 1985 | 12 Jun 1986 |
| Alan McDonald | 8 | 16 Oct 1985 | 12 Jun 1986 |
| Steve Penney | 8 | 11 Sep 1985 | 07 Jun 1986 |
| Norman Whiteside | 8 | 16 Oct 1985 | 12 Jun 1986 |
| David McCreery | 8 | 11 Sep 1985 | 12 Jun 1986 |
| Jimmy Nicholl | 7 | 11 Sep 1985 | 12 Jun 1986 |
| Ian Stewart | 7 | 16 Oct 1985 | 12 Jun 1986 |
| Jimmy Quinn | 6 | 11 Sep 1985 | 23 Apr 1986 |
| Colin Clarke | 6 | 26 Feb 1986 | 12 Jun 1986 |
| Nigel Worthington | 6 | 11 Sep 1985 | 07 Jun 1986 |
| Gerry Armstrong | 6 | 11 Sep 1985 | 12 Jun 1986 |
| Billy Hamilton | 4 | 23 Apr 1986 | 12 Jun 1986 |
| Paul Ramsey | 2 | 11 Sep 1985 | 23 Apr 1986 |
| Mark Caughey | 2 | 26 Feb 1986 | 26 Mar 1986 |
| David Campbell | 2 | 23 Apr 1986 | 12 Jun 1986 |
| John McClelland | 2 | 11 Sep 1985 | 26 Feb 1986 |
| Jim Platt | 1 | 23 Apr 1986 | 23 Apr 1986 |
| Bernard McNally | 1 | 23 Apr 1986 | 23 Apr 1986 |