The 1972 Soviet First League was the second season of the Soviet First League and the 32nd season of the Soviet second tier league competition.
Final standings
Number of teams by union republic Rank Union republic Number of teams Club(s)1 8Krylia Sovetov Kuibyshev, Zvezda Perm, Shinnik Yaroslavl, Spartak Ordzhonikidze, Tekstilschik Ivanovo, Avtomobilist Nalchik, Uralmash Sverdlovsk, Dinamo Leningrad2 5Shakhter Donetsk, Chernomorets Odessa, Metallurg Zaporozhye, Metallist Kharkov, Krivbass Krivoi Rog3 1Pakhtakor Tashkent Torpedo Kutaisi Pamir Dushanbe Shakhter Karaganda Alga Frunze Nistru Kishinev Stroitel Ashkhabat
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