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Belt game 1,569 · October 26, 1935

Sunderland takes the belt

Sunderland beat Sheffield Wednesday 5–1 at home to start reign 617 of the Premier League belt, the 39th for the club.

Sheffield Wednesday had held it since October 19, 1935, with 0 defenses over 7 days.

Sunderland held it for 49 days and 6 defenses, then lost it to Huddersfield Town on December 14, 1935.

617Reign number
39Team's reign
6Defenses
49Days held

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