ADO Den Haag take the belt

ADO Den Haag beat Sparta Rotterdam 1–0 at home to start reign 78 of the Eredivisie belt, the 5th for the franchise.

Sparta Rotterdam had held it since October 7, 1962, with 2 defenses over 28 days.

ADO Den Haag held it for 14 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Sportclub Enschede on November 18, 1962.