Belt game 215 · April 4, 1896
Stoke City take the belt
Stoke City beat Blackburn Rovers 3–0 at home to start reign 88 of the Premier League belt, the 5th for the franchise.
Blackburn Rovers had held it since March 21, 1896, with 1 defense over 14 days.
Stoke City held it for 7 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Everton on April 11, 1896.
88Reign number
5Team's reign
0Defenses
7Days held