2011–12 Persian Gulf Cup

The 2011–12 Persian Gulf Cup (also known as Iran Pro League) was the 29th season of Iran's Football League and 11th as Iran Pro League since its establishment in 2001. Sepahan were the defending champions. The season featured 15 teams from the 2010–11 Persian Gulf Cup and three new teams promoted from the 2010–11 Azadegan League: Damash as champions, Mes Sarcheshmeh and Fajr Sepasi. The league started on 2 August 2011 and ended on 11 May 2012. Sepahan won the Pro League title for the fourth time in their history (total fourth Iranian title). Saipa's Karim Ansarifard's 21 goals made him the top scorer.

Persian Gulf Cup
Season2011–12
ChampionsSepahan
4th Pro League title
4th Iranian title
RelegatedShahin Bushehr
Shahrdari Tabriz
Mes Sarcheshmeh
Champions LeagueSepahan
Tractor Sazi
Esteghlal
Saba Qom
Matches played306
Goals scored720 (2.35 per match)
Top goalscorerKarim Ansarifard (21 goals)
Biggest home winSaipa 5–0 Fajr Sepasi
(9 March 2012)
Biggest away winMes Sarcheshmeh 0–4 Damash
(18 November 2011)
Sanat Naft 0–4 Saipa
(19 December 2011)
Highest scoringMalavan 3–4 Sepahan
(7 April 2012)
Longest winning run7 matches
Sepahan
Longest unbeaten run13 matches
Zob Ahan
Longest winless run12 matches
Rah Ahan
Longest losing run4 matches
Mes Sarcheshmeh
Mes Kerman
Highest attendance100,000
Persepolis Esteghlal
(16 September 2011)
Lowest attendance0 (spectator ban)
Tractor Sazi – Saba Qom
(2 August 2011)
Malavan – Rah Ahan
(7 August 2011)
Tractor Sazi – Shahin Bushehr
(11 August 2011)
Shahin Bushehr – Tractor Sazi
(15 January 2012)
Damash – Sepahan
(3 February 2012)
Total attendance2,856,000
Average attendance9,488
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