Belt game 2,177 · April 6, 1957
Newcastle United take the belt
Newcastle United beat Blackpool 2–1 at home to start reign 853 of the Premier League belt, the 30th for the franchise.
Blackpool had held it since February 23, 1957, with 5 defenses over 42 days.
Newcastle United held it for 7 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Wolverhampton Wanderers on April 13, 1957.
853Reign number
30Team's reign
0Defenses
7Days held