Belt game 2,009 · April 4, 1953
Newcastle United take the belt
Newcastle United beat Chelsea 2–1 on the road to start reign 789 of the Premier League belt, the 24th for the franchise.
Chelsea had held it since March 21, 1953, with 3 defenses over 14 days.
Newcastle United held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Middlesbrough on April 6, 1953.
789Reign number
24Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held