Belt game 1,889 · April 5, 1997
Montpellier HSC take the belt
Montpellier HSC beat Girondins Bordeaux 2–0 at home to start reign 668 of the Ligue 1 belt, the 3rd for the franchise.
Girondins Bordeaux had held it since January 25, 1997, with 7 defenses over 70 days.
Montpellier HSC held it for 21 days and 1 defense, then lost it to RC Strasbourg on April 26, 1997.
668Reign number
3Team's reign
1Defenses
21Days held