Belt game 1,781 · December 6, 1947
Preston North End take the belt
Preston North End beat Derby County 7–4 at home to start reign 707 of the Premier League belt, the 19th for the franchise.
Derby County had held it since November 29, 1947, with 0 defenses over 7 days.
Preston North End held it for 19 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Burnley on December 25, 1947.
707Reign number
19Team's reign
2Defenses
19Days held