Belt game 2,355 · August 29, 1961
Ipswich Town take the belt
Ipswich Town beat Burnley 6–2 at home to start reign 917 of the Premier League belt, the 1st for the franchise.
Burnley had held it since April 22, 1961, with 5 defenses over 129 days.
Ipswich Town held it for 18 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Everton on September 16, 1961.
917Reign number
1Team's reign
3Defenses
18Days held