Belt game 251 · September 25, 1897
Blackburn Rovers take the belt
Blackburn Rovers beat Aston Villa 4–3 at home to start reign 103 of the Premier League belt, the 12th for the franchise.
Aston Villa had held it since March 6, 1897, with 10 defenses over 203 days.
Blackburn Rovers held it for 9 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Sheffield United on October 4, 1897.
103Reign number
12Team's reign
1Defenses
9Days held
Blackburn Rovers belt history → · Blackburn vs. Aston Villa →