Belt game 1,951 · December 1, 1951
Newcastle United take the belt
Newcastle United beat Derby County 2–1 at home to start reign 770 of the Premier League belt, the 22nd for the franchise.
Derby County had held it since November 24, 1951, with 0 defenses over 7 days.
Newcastle United held it for 28 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Tottenham Hotspur on December 29, 1951.
770Reign number
22Team's reign
5Defenses
28Days held