Stade Reims take the belt

Stade Reims beat FC Metz 2–0 at home to start reign 91 of the Ligue 1 belt, the 4th for the franchise.

FC Metz had held it since September 13, 1951, with 0 defenses over 3 days.

Stade Reims held it for 7 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Le Havre AC on September 23, 1951.