1971–72 Cypriot Second Division

The 1971–72 Cypriot Second Division was the 17th season of the Cypriot second-level football league. Evagoras Paphos won their 2nd title.

Format
Fourteen teams participated in the 1971–72 Cypriot Second Division. All teams played against each other twice, once at their home and once away. The team with the most points at the end of the season crowned champions. The first three teams were promoted to 1972–73 Cypriot First Division.

Changes from previous season
Teams promoted to 1971–72 Cypriot First Division
 * APOP Paphos FC

Teams relegated to 1971–72 Cypriot Third Division
 * LALL Lysi

Teams relegated from 1970–71 Cypriot First Division
 * ASIL Lysi

Teams promoted from 1970–71 Cypriot Third Division
 * Keravnos Strovolou FC
 * Ethnikos Achna FC

Moreover, Enosis Panelliniou-Antaeus Limassol (EPAL) absorbed from Aris Limassol FC.