Belt game 2,087 · March 19, 1955
Sheffield Wednesday take the belt
Sheffield Wednesday beat Preston North End 2–0 at home to start reign 818 of the Premier League belt, the 24th for the franchise.
Preston North End had held it since March 12, 1955, with 0 defenses over 7 days.
Sheffield Wednesday held it for 21 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Newcastle United on April 9, 1955.
818Reign number
24Team's reign
3Defenses
21Days held
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