Belt game 226 · November 7, 1896
Preston North End take the belt
Preston North End beat Nottingham Forest 3–2 at home to start reign 94 of the Premier League belt, the 7th for the franchise.
Nottingham Forest had held it since October 24, 1896, with 1 defense over 14 days.
Preston North End held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Stoke City on November 9, 1896.
94Reign number
7Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held