Belt game 1,761 · May 24, 1947
Preston North End take the belt
Preston North End beat Sheffield United 3–2 on the road to start reign 702 of the Premier League belt, the 18th for the franchise.
Sheffield United had held it since April 19, 1947, with 4 defenses over 35 days.
Preston North End held it for 91 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Liverpool on August 23, 1947.
702Reign number
18Team's reign
1Defenses
91Days held
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