Nimes Olympique take the belt

Nimes Olympique beat OGC Nice 3–1 at home to start reign 96 of the Ligue 1 belt, the 1st for the franchise.

OGC Nice had held it since December 23, 1951, with 1 defense over 14 days.

Nimes Olympique held it for 36 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to FC Sochaux on February 11, 1952.