Belt game 2,028 · October 17, 1953
Portsmouth take the belt
Portsmouth beat Charlton Athletic 3–1 at home to start reign 794 of the Premier League belt, the 23rd for the franchise.
Charlton Athletic had held it since September 19, 1953, with 3 defenses over 28 days.
Portsmouth held it for 14 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Middlesbrough on October 31, 1953.
794Reign number
23Team's reign
1Defenses
14Days held
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