Belt game 2,164 · December 26, 1956
Newcastle United take the belt
Newcastle United beat West Bromwich Albion 5–2 at home to start reign 848 of the Premier League belt, the 29th for the franchise.
West Bromwich Albion had held it since December 25, 1956, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Newcastle United held it for 3 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Sheffield Wednesday on December 29, 1956.
848Reign number
29Team's reign
0Defenses
3Days held