Belt game 11 · November 17, 1888
Blackburn Rovers take the belt
Blackburn Rovers beat Aston Villa 5–1 at home to start reign 5 of the Premier League belt, the 2nd for the franchise.
Aston Villa had held it since October 13, 1888, with 4 defenses over 35 days.
Blackburn Rovers held it for 14 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Stoke City on December 1, 1888.
5Reign number
2Team's reign
1Defenses
14Days held
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