Belt game 216 · April 11, 1896
Everton take the belt
Everton beat Stoke City 2–1 on the road to start reign 89 of the Premier League belt, the 10th for the franchise.
Stoke City had held it since April 4, 1896, with 0 defenses over 7 days.
Everton held it for 161 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Aston Villa on September 19, 1896.
89Reign number
10Team's reign
2Defenses
161Days held