Belt game 1,826 · December 25, 1948
Stoke City take the belt
Stoke City beat Burnley 3–1 on the road to start reign 724 of the Premier League belt, the 21st for the franchise.
Burnley had held it since November 27, 1948, with 3 defenses over 28 days.
Stoke City held it for 7 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Manchester City on January 1, 1949.
724Reign number
21Team's reign
1Defenses
7Days held