The 1971–72 WFA Cup was an association football knockout tournament for women's teams, held between 10 October 1971 and 7 May 1972. It was the 2nd season of the WFA Cup and was won by Southampton, who defeated Lee's in the final.
The tournament consisted of seven rounds of competition proper.
"All match results and dates from the Women's FA Cup Website."
Group 1.
"Only known matches shown"
Third round proper.
All games were originally scheduled for 9 and 23 January and 27 February 1972.
Group 2.
"Only known matches shown" 
First round proper.
All games were scheduled for 10 October and 7 November 1971.
Second round proper.
All games were originally scheduled for 5 December 1971.
Third round proper.
All games were originally scheduled for 9 and 23 January and 27 February 1972.
Group 3.
First round proper.
All games were scheduled for 10 October and 7 November 1971.
Second round proper.
All games were originally scheduled for 5 December 1971.
Third round proper.
All games were originally scheduled for 9 and 23 January and 27 February 1972.
Group 4.
"Only known matches shown"
First round proper.
All games were scheduled for 10 October and 7 November 1971.
Third round proper.
All games were originally scheduled for 9 and 23 January and 27 February 1972.
Group 5.
"Only known matches shown"
First round proper.
All games were scheduled for 10 October and 7 November 1971.
Second round proper.
All games were originally scheduled for 5 December 1971.
Third round proper.
All games were originally scheduled for 9 and 23 January and 27 February 1972.
Group 6.
"Matches not known."
Group 7.
"Only known matches shown"
First round proper.
All games were scheduled for 10 October and 7 November 1971.
Second round proper.
All games were originally scheduled for 5 December 1971.
Third round proper.
All games were originally scheduled for 9 and 23 January and 27 February 1972.
Group 8.
"Only known matches shown"
Second round proper.
All games were originally scheduled for 5 December 1971.
Regional finals.
All games were originally scheduled for 6 and 27 February and 12 March 1972.
Quarter–finals.
All games were played on 5, 12, 19 and 26 March 1972.
Semi–finals.
All games were played on 9 April 1972.
Third place playoff.
All games were played on 7 May 1972.