AFC Ajax take the belt

AFC Ajax beat VVV-Venlo 2–1 at home to start reign 18 of the Eredivisie belt, the 3rd for the franchise.

VVV-Venlo had held it since September 22, 1957, with 0 defenses over 7 days.

AFC Ajax held it for 14 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Feijenoord on October 13, 1957.