Belt game 2,359 · September 16, 1961
Everton take the belt
Everton beat Ipswich Town 5–2 at home to start reign 918 of the Premier League belt, the 53rd for the franchise.
Ipswich Town had held it since August 29, 1961, with 3 defenses over 18 days.
Everton held it for 7 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Burnley on September 23, 1961.
918Reign number
53Team's reign
1Defenses
7Days held