Belt game 237 · January 16, 1897
Blackburn Rovers take the belt
Blackburn Rovers beat Derby County 5–2 at home to start reign 99 of the Premier League belt, the 11th for the franchise.
Derby County had held it since December 19, 1896, with 4 defenses over 28 days.
Blackburn Rovers held it for 21 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Sheffield United on February 6, 1897.
99Reign number
11Team's reign
0Defenses
21Days held