1971–72 Alpha Ethniki

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1971-72 Alpha Ethniki

The 1971-72 Alpha Ethniki was the 36th season of the top-tier football league in Greece. This edition saw Panathinaikos claim their eleventh Greek title, marking one of the most successful seasons for the club.

The tournament featured a total of 18 teams, including champions from the Cypriot Championship of the previous season. The teams played a round-robin format, with each team facing every other team twice. This resulted in a total of 34 games being played throughout the season.

Olympiakos Nicosia was penalized by one point due to disciplinary issues, which affected their overall performance and attendance figures. Despite this, the club still managed to draw the highest average home attendance in the league that year.

The top scorer of the season was Antōnīs Antōniadīs, who scored 39 goals for his team. The championship was won by Panathinaikos, with the team finishing at the top of the classification table.

Qualification for European competitions also played a significant role in this season's Alpha Ethniki. The champion club, Panathinaikos, qualified for the European Cup of Champions Clubs 1972-73. Additionally, the winner of the Greek Cup qualified for the European Cup of Cup Winners 1972-73, while clubs ranked within certain positions also qualified for the UEFA Cup 1972-1973.

The season saw a total of 18 teams participating in the championship, with each team competing against every other team twice. The competition was based on a points system, where three points were awarded for a win, two points for a draw, and one point for a defeat.