1987–88 Alpha Ethniki

Alpha Ethniki
Season1987–88
ChampionsAEL
1st Greek title
RelegatedVeria
Panserraikos
Panachaiki
European CupAEL
UEFA CupAEK Athens
PAOK
Cup Winners' CupPanathinaikos
Matches played240
Goals scored602 (2.51 per match)
Top goalscorerHenrik Nielsen
(21 goals)

The 1987–88 Alpha Ethniki was the 52nd season of the highest football league of Greece. The season began on 6 September 1987 and ended on 15 May 1988. AEL won their first Greek title in its history. The season was notable as the only season where neither Panathinaikos or Olympiacos, by far the most successful and dominant clubs, finished in the top four.

The point system was: Win: 2 points - Draw: 1 point.