1971–72 Athenian League

The 1971–72 Athenian League season was the 49th in the history of Athenian League. The league consisted of 48 teams.

Premier Division
The division featured three new teams, promoted from last season's Division One:
 * Aveley (1st)
 * Erith & Belvedere (2nd)
 * Hornchurch (3rd)

Division One
The division featured three new teams, promoted from last season's Division Two:
 * Herne Bay (1st)
 * Croydon Amateurs (2nd)
 * Marlow (3rd)

Division Two
The division joined 3 new teams, all from Spartan League:
 * Staines Town
 * Hampton
 * Addlestone