The

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1951–1952 was contested by 56 teams participating in four divisions. The national champion would be determined by a play-off featuring the winners of each division of the

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. Willem II won this year's championship by beating Hermes DVS, HFC Haarlem and

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New entrants

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Eerste Klasse A: *Moving in from other Divisions:

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, DWV,

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, Enschedese Boys, HVV 't Gooi, HFC Haarlem,

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*Promoted from 2nd Division: Elinkwijk & Theole Eerste Klasse B: *Moving in from other Divisions:

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, Blauw-Wit Amsterdam, VV Leeuwarden, RCH, Sneek Wit Zwart, VSV and

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*Promoted from 2nd Division: Oosterparkers Eerste Klasse C: *Moving in from other Divisions: Bleijerheide, BVV Den Bosch, Feijenoord,

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, NAC, RBC Roosendaal, Sittardia and Willem II *Promoted from 2nd Division: DHC Delft,

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& Quick Nijmegen Eerste Klasse D: *Moving in from other Divisions: Brabantia, VV Chèvremont, Hermes DVS, HBS Craeyenhout, SV Limburgia, Maurits,

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and VVV Venlo

Divisions

Eerste Klasse A

Eerste Klasse B

Achilles 1894 beat Oosterparkers in the play-off to avoid relegation.

Eerste Klasse C

Eerste Klasse D

Hermes DVS beat

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in the play-off to qualify for the Championship play-off.

Championship play-off

References

RSSSF Netherlands Football League Championships 1898-1954
{{DEFAULTSORT:1951-52 Netherlands Football League Championship Netherlands Football League Championship seasons League Championship