The 1986–87 Divizia C was the 31st season of Liga III, the third tier of the Romanian football league system.
[1] Relegated from Divizia B Promoted from County Championship Promoted to Divizia B Relegated to County Championship
Înainte Foresta Vânju Mare was renamed as Înainte Victoria Vânju Mare.
IOB Balș took the place of Viitorul Scornicești.
Chimia Brazi merged with ASA Ploiești and was renamed as ASA Chimia Ploiești.