Belt game 2,439 · August 26, 1963
Stoke City take the belt
Stoke City beat Aston Villa 3–1 on the road to start reign 944 of the Premier League belt, the 23rd for the franchise.
Aston Villa had held it since August 24, 1963, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Stoke City held it for 5 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Wolverhampton Wanderers on August 31, 1963.
944Reign number
23Team's reign
0Defenses
5Days held