| Season | 1971–72 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Dumbarton |
| Promoted |
Dumbarton Arbroath |
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← 1970–71
1972–73 →
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The 1971–72 Scottish Second Division was won by Dumbarton who, along with second placed Arbroath, were promoted to the First Division. Hamilton Academical finished bottom.