Belt game 2,219 · March 22, 1958
Sunderland take the belt
Sunderland beat West Bromwich Albion 2–0 at home to start reign 873 of the Premier League belt, the 50th for the franchise.
West Bromwich Albion had held it since March 8, 1958, with 3 defenses over 14 days.
Sunderland held it for 14 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Birmingham City on April 5, 1958.
873Reign number
50Team's reign
2Defenses
14Days held