Belt game 2,016 · August 22, 1953
Preston North End take the belt
Preston North End beat Middlesbrough 4–0 on the road to start reign 791 of the Premier League belt, the 22nd for the franchise.
Middlesbrough had held it since April 6, 1953, with 5 defenses over 138 days.
Preston North End held it for 7 days and 1 defense, then lost it to West Bromwich Albion on August 29, 1953.
791Reign number
22Team's reign
1Defenses
7Days held
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