Feijenoord take the belt

Feijenoord beat AFC Ajax 2–1 on the road to start reign 19 of the Eredivisie belt, the 1st for the franchise.

AFC Ajax had held it since September 29, 1957, with 1 defense over 14 days.

Feijenoord held it for 14 days and 1 defense, then lost it to VVV-Venlo on October 27, 1957.