Belt game 2,290 · December 19, 1959
Chelsea take the belt
Chelsea beat Preston North End 5–4 on the road to start reign 899 of the Premier League belt, the 22nd for the franchise.
Preston North End had held it since November 14, 1959, with 4 defenses over 35 days.
Chelsea held it for 28 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Burnley on January 16, 1960.
899Reign number
22Team's reign
3Defenses
28Days held