9 April 1986 – England's hopes of European Championship glory at under-21 level are dealt with a huge blow when they lose 2–0 to Italy in Pisa in the semi-final first leg.Manchester United miss the chance to go top of the First Division by losing 2–1 at home to Chelsea, a result which boosts the title hopes of the West London side. Aston Villa's survival bid is boosted when they hold Newcastle United to a 2–2 draw on Tyneside, although they stay in the bottom three after Oxford claim a point at home to Watford.