Season 1958/1959

Stade Rennais were back in the First Division, just a year after relegation to the second tier. Rennes would count on the stability of the side at the beginning of the 1958/1959 season, retaining a virtually unchanged squad. There were, however, two major departures from the side: Goalkeeper Pinat was replaced by Rouillé, and defender Cueff was replaced by Le Menn. There was also a reliable recruit at the club, with the arrival of the talented playmaker "Théo". The beginning of the Red and Blacks' league campaign would be encouraging, even if it took them until their fourth fixture to achieve their first victory. By Matchday 11, they would reach their best position in the table for the season, occupying fifth spot. Rennes would have a relatively comfortable season, mainly spent in mid-table, with survival assured five matches before the end of the season. In the end, they would finish 12th in the table, with the First Division going back to 20 clubs. They ended up with the 10th ranked attack and defence. Their striker Mahi would shine that season, finishing fourth top-scorer in the First Division, scoring 23 goals. In the French Cup, Stade Rennais had a great cup run, reaching the semi-finals, where they were narrowly beaten by Sochaux, who were 5th in the First Division, in a match played in Oran, Algeria.