The 1971–72 City Cup was the 67th edition of the City Cup, a cup competition in Northern Irish football.

[1] The tournament was won by Ballymena United for the 1st time after they defeated Ards 1–0 in the final at The Oval.

[2][3] This year the tournament reverted to the format used in 1969–70 and would remain this way until the tournament was discontinued.

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