MSV Duisburg take the belt

MSV Duisburg beat FC Schalke 04 2–0 at home to start reign 98 of the Bundesliga belt, the 3rd for the franchise.

FC Schalke 04 had held it since January 22, 1972, with 0 defenses over 7 days.

MSV Duisburg held it for 28 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Eintracht Braunschweig on February 26, 1972.