1971–72 Alpha Ethniki

Alpha Ethniki
Season1971–72
ChampionsPanathinaikos
11th Greek title
RelegatedVeria
Pierikos
Apollon Athens
Olympiakos Nicosia
European CupPanathinaikos
UEFA CupOlympiacos
AEK Athens
Cup Winners' CupPAOK
Matches played306
Goals scored720 (2.35 per match)
Top goalscorerAntonis Antoniadis
(39 goals)

The 1971–72 Alpha Ethniki was the 36th season of the highest football league of Greece. The season began on 19 September 1971 and ended on 25 June 1972. Panathinaikos won their 11th Greek title.

The point system was: Win: 3 points - Draw: 2 points - Loss: 1 point.