Belt game 1,701 · December 27, 1938
Derby County take the belt
Derby County beat Everton 2–1 at home to start reign 678 of the Premier League belt, the 22nd for the franchise.
Everton had held it since December 24, 1938, with 1 defense over 3 days.
Derby County held it for 18 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Sunderland on January 14, 1939.
678Reign number
22Team's reign
1Defenses
18Days held