Belt game 129 · April 15, 1893
Sunderland take the belt
Sunderland beat Burnley 3–2 on the road to start reign 50 of the Premier League belt, the 3rd for the franchise.
Burnley had held it since April 8, 1893, with 0 defenses over 7 days.
Sunderland held it for 168 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Everton on September 30, 1893.
50Reign number
3Team's reign
4Defenses
168Days held