NAC Breda take the belt

NAC Breda beat AFC Ajax 2–1 at home to start reign 46 of the Eredivisie belt, the 5th for the franchise.

AFC Ajax had held it since November 29, 1959, with 3 defenses over 28 days.

NAC Breda held it for 14 days and 1 defense, then lost it to PSV Eindhoven on January 10, 1960.