Belt game 1,253 · March 10, 1928
Newcastle United take the belt
Newcastle United beat Aston Villa 7–5 at home to start reign 479 of the Premier League belt, the 18th for the franchise.
Aston Villa had held it since February 8, 1928, with 2 defenses over 31 days.
Newcastle United held it for 14 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Bury on March 24, 1928.
479Reign number
18Team's reign
1Defenses
14Days held
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