Belt game 2,162 · December 22, 1956
Newcastle United take the belt
Newcastle United beat Sunderland 6–2 at home to start reign 846 of the Premier League belt, the 28th for the franchise.
Sunderland had held it since December 8, 1956, with 1 defense over 14 days.
Newcastle United held it for 3 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to West Bromwich Albion on December 25, 1956.
846Reign number
28Team's reign
0Defenses
3Days held
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