| Season: | 1971–72 |
| Competition: | Iraq Central FA Premier League |
| Winners: | Aliyat Al-Shorta (4th title) |
| League Topscorer: | Ali Kadhim (6 goals) |
| Relegated: | Jami'at Baghdad |
| Prevseason: | 1970–71 (Iraq Central FA Premier League) |
| Nextseason: | 1972–73 |
The 1971–72 Iraq Central FA First Division was the 24th season of the Iraq Central FA Premier League (the top division of football in Baghdad and its neighbouring cities from 1948 to 1973), and the first after the return to the old name of First Division.[1] Aliyat Al-Shorta won the league title for the fourth time. Ali Kadhim won both the top scorer and best player awards.[2]
| Pos | Scorer | Goals | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Kadhim | Al-Sikak Al-Hadeed | ||
| Douglas Aziz | Aliyat Al-Shorta | ||
| Salah Obeid | Al-Mushat | ||
| Qusay Abdul-Sattar | Jami'at Baghdad |