Belt game 2,005 · March 21, 1953
Chelsea take the belt
Chelsea beat Sheffield Wednesday 1–0 at home to start reign 788 of the Premier League belt, the 19th for the franchise.
Sheffield Wednesday had held it since March 14, 1953, with 0 defenses over 7 days.
Chelsea held it for 14 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Newcastle United on April 4, 1953.
788Reign number
19Team's reign
3Defenses
14Days held