Belt game 1,715 · April 1, 1939
Aston Villa take the belt
Aston Villa beat Preston North End 3–0 at home to start reign 685 of the Premier League belt, the 42nd for the franchise.
Preston North End had held it since March 25, 1939, with 0 defenses over 7 days.
Aston Villa held it for 7 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Charlton Athletic on April 8, 1939.
685Reign number
42Team's reign
0Defenses
7Days held