Stoke City take the belt

Stoke City beat Blackburn Rovers 2–1 at home to start reign 6 of the Premier League belt, the 1st for the franchise.

Blackburn Rovers had held it since November 17, 1888, with 1 defense over 14 days.

Stoke City held it for 7 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Burnley on December 8, 1888.