Belt game 1,984 · October 11, 1952
Chelsea take the belt
Chelsea beat Preston North End 5–3 at home to start reign 779 of the Premier League belt, the 18th for the franchise.
Preston North End had held it since October 4, 1952, with 0 defenses over 7 days.
Chelsea held it for 21 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Sheffield Wednesday on November 1, 1952.
779Reign number
18Team's reign
2Defenses
21Days held