Belt game 1,703 · January 14, 1939
Sunderland take the belt
Sunderland beat Derby County 1–0 at home to start reign 679 of the Premier League belt, the 41st for the franchise.
Derby County had held it since December 27, 1938, with 1 defense over 18 days.
Sunderland held it for 21 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Arsenal on February 4, 1939.
679Reign number
41Team's reign
2Defenses
21Days held