Belt game 2,044 · February 13, 1954
Blackpool take the belt
Blackpool beat Sunderland 3–0 at home to start reign 801 of the Premier League belt, the 11th for the franchise.
Sunderland had held it since February 6, 1954, with 0 defenses over 7 days.
Blackpool held it for 35 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to West Bromwich Albion on March 20, 1954.
801Reign number
11Team's reign
4Defenses
35Days held