Belt game 1,713 · March 18, 1939
Sunderland take the belt
Sunderland beat Chelsea 3–2 at home to start reign 683 of the Premier League belt, the 42nd for the franchise.
Chelsea had held it since March 11, 1939, with 1 defense over 7 days.
Sunderland held it for 7 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Preston North End on March 25, 1939.
683Reign number
42Team's reign
0Defenses
7Days held