Belt game 22 · March 30, 1889
Everton take the belt
Everton beat Blackburn Rovers 3–1 at home to start reign 11 of the Premier League belt, the 1st for the franchise.
Blackburn Rovers had held it since February 4, 1889, with 0 defenses over 54 days.
Everton held it for 170 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Wolverhampton Wanderers on September 16, 1889.
11Reign number
1Team's reign
2Defenses
170Days held