Belt game 1,714 · March 25, 1939
Preston North End take the belt
Preston North End beat Sunderland 2–1 at home to start reign 684 of the Premier League belt, the 17th for the franchise.
Sunderland had held it since March 18, 1939, with 0 defenses over 7 days.
Preston North End held it for 7 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Aston Villa on April 1, 1939.
684Reign number
17Team's reign
0Defenses
7Days held