Lille OSC take the belt

Lille OSC beat FC Metz 3–1 at home to start reign 41 of the Ligue 1 belt, the 3rd for the franchise.

FC Metz had held it since August 24, 1947, with 2 defenses over 21 days.

Lille OSC held it for 14 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Olympique Marseille on September 28, 1947.