Belt game 1,756 · April 19, 1947
Sheffield United take the belt
Sheffield United beat Everton 2–0 at home to start reign 701 of the Premier League belt, the 39th for the franchise.
Everton had held it since April 7, 1947, with 1 defense over 12 days.
Sheffield United held it for 35 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Preston North End on May 24, 1947.
701Reign number
39Team's reign
4Defenses
35Days held
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