The

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1915–1916 was contested by 26 teams participating in three divisions. The national champion would be determined by a play-off featuring the winners of the eastern, southern and western football division of the

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. Willem II won this year's championship by beating Go Ahead and

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New entrants

Eerste Klasse South: (returning after one season of suspension due to

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). * MSV Maastricht * NAC * RVV Roermond

Divisions

Eerste Klasse East

Eerste Klasse South

The Eerste Klasse South returned after being suspended for one season due to

Eerste Klasse West

Championship play-offs

References

RSSSF Netherlands Football League Championships 1898-1954
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