AFC Ajax take the belt

AFC Ajax beat ADO Den Haag 3–0 at home to start reign 45 of the Eredivisie belt, the 5th for the franchise.

ADO Den Haag had held it since November 8, 1959, with 2 defenses over 21 days.

AFC Ajax held it for 28 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to NAC Breda on December 27, 1959.