Belt game 2,059 · August 28, 1954
Sheffield United take the belt
Sheffield United beat Newcastle United 2–1 on the road to start reign 807 of the Premier League belt, the 42nd for the franchise.
Newcastle United had held it since April 17, 1954, with 3 defenses over 133 days.
Sheffield United held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Manchester City on August 30, 1954.
807Reign number
42Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held
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