Belt game 1,785 · December 26, 1947
Preston North End take the belt
Preston North End beat Burnley 3–2 at home to start reign 709 of the Premier League belt, the 20th for the franchise.
Burnley had held it since December 25, 1947, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Preston North End held it for 36 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Arsenal on January 31, 1948.
709Reign number
20Team's reign
2Defenses
36Days held