The 2011–12 season was the 132nd season of competitive football in England.
The season began on 5 August 2011 for The Football League, on 12 August for the Football Conference and 13 August for the Premier League. The Championship ended on 28 April 2012, whilst League One, and League Two ended on 5 May 2012. The Premier League ended on 13 May 2012.
Teams relegated from the Premier League
Teams promoted to the Premier League
Teams relegated from the Championship
Teams promoted to Championship
Teams relegated from League One
Teams promoted to League One
Teams relegated from League Two
Teams promoted to League Two
17th: Former Birmingham City manager Alex McLeish is appointed manager of Aston Villa.
4th: Manchester City sign full-back Gaël Clichy from Arsenal for £7 million.
6th: Rushden & Diamonds, who were members of the Football League from to 2001 to 2006, are expelled from the Conference National due to financial problems.