Belt game 1,996 · January 3, 1953
Burnley take the belt
Burnley beat West Bromwich Albion 5–0 at home to start reign 785 of the Premier League belt, the 22nd for the franchise.
West Bromwich Albion had held it since January 1, 1953, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Burnley held it for 59 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Blackpool on March 3, 1953.
785Reign number
22Team's reign
5Defenses
59Days held