1971–72 KNVB Cup
32 teams contested, beginning on 9 January 1972 and ending at the final on 11 May 1972.Ajax successfully defended its 1971 title achieving its 7th KNVB Cup defeating FC Den Haag, 3–2.Ajax being the champions of the Eredivisie achieved a double.E Eredivisie; 1 Eerste Divisie The matches of the round of 16 were played on February 11, 13 and 20, 1972.Ajax also were the champions of the Eredivisie, thereby taking the double.