Belt game 2,251 · January 3, 1959
Newcastle United take the belt
Newcastle United beat Everton 4–0 at home to start reign 887 of the Premier League belt, the 32nd for the franchise.
Everton had held it since December 26, 1958, with 1 defense over 8 days.
Newcastle United held it for 14 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Tottenham Hotspur on January 17, 1959.
887Reign number
32Team's reign
0Defenses
14Days held