| Season: | 1971–72 |
| Competition: | Maltese First Division |
| Winners: | Sliema Wanderers F.C. (20th title) |
| Relegated: | Zebbug Rangers Qormi F.C. |
| Continentalcup1: | European Cup |
| Continentalcup1 Qualifiers: | Sliema Wanderers F.C. |
| Continentalcup2: | European Cup Winners' Cup |
| Continentalcup2 Qualifiers: | Floriana F.C. |
| Continentalcup3: | UEFA Cup |
| Continentalcup3 Qualifiers: | Valletta F.C. |
| Matches: | 91 |
| Total Goals: | 157 |
| Prevseason: | 1970–71 |
| Nextseason: | 1972–73 |
The 1971–72 Maltese First Division was the 57th season of top-tier football in Malta. It was contested by 10 teams, and Sliema Wanderers F.C. won the championship.
With both Sliema Wanderers and Floriana level on 26 points, a play-off match was conducted to decide the champion.