Birmingham City take the belt

Birmingham City beat Bury 1–0 at home to start reign 86 of the Premier League belt, the 2nd for the franchise.

Bury had held it since February 22, 1896, with 0 defenses over 14 days.

Birmingham City held it for 14 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Blackburn Rovers on March 21, 1896.