1979–80 Eerste Divisie


The Dutch Eerste Divisie in the 1979–80 season was contested by 19 teams. FC Groningen won the championship.

New entrants

Relegated from the 1978–79 Eredivisie
Dordrecht changed their name to DS '79 this season
Fortuna SC changed their name to Fortuna Sittard this season

League standings

Promotion competition

In the promotion competition, four period winners played for promotion to the Eredivisie.