DOS Utrecht take the belt

DOS Utrecht beat PSV Eindhoven 1–0 on the road to start reign 70 of the Eredivisie belt, the 3rd for the franchise.

PSV Eindhoven had held it since August 27, 1961, with 3 defenses over 28 days.

DOS Utrecht held it for 56 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Blauw Wit on November 19, 1961.