Belt game 2,010 · April 6, 1953
Middlesbrough take the belt
Middlesbrough beat Newcastle United 2–1 at home to start reign 790 of the Premier League belt, the 23rd for the franchise.
Newcastle United had held it since April 4, 1953, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Middlesbrough held it for 138 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Preston North End on August 22, 1953.
790Reign number
23Team's reign
5Defenses
138Days held
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