1971–72 Football League First Division
Statistics of Football League First Division in the 1971–72 season.
Overview
Derby County won the First Division title for the first time in the club's history that season. Derby's first ever First Division title was confirmed on 8 May, after title challengers Liverpool and Leeds United failed to win their final games at Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers respectively. On 26 April, Huddersfield Town and Nottingham Forest were relegated after Crystal Palace beat Stoke City 2-0 at Selhurst Park to ensure their survival.League standings
Managerial changes
| Team | Outgoing manager | Manner of departure | Date of vacancy | Position in table | Incoming manager | Date of appointment |
| Manchester United |  |