| Season: | 1997–98 |
| Total Goals: | 965 |
| Average Goals: | 3.15 |
| Nextseason: | 1998–99 |
The Dutch Eerste Divisie in the 1997–98 season was contested by 18 teams. AZ won the championship.
Relegated from the 1996–97 Eredivisie
In the promotion/relegation competition, eight entrants (six from this league and two from the Eredivisie) entered in two groups. The group winners were promoted to the Eredivisie.