Belt game 2,521 · August 21, 1965
Sheffield United take the belt
Sheffield United beat Aston Villa 1–0 at home to start reign 967 of the Premier League belt, the 45th for the franchise.
Aston Villa had held it since April 28, 1965, with 0 defenses over 115 days.
Sheffield United held it for 7 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Sunderland on August 28, 1965.
967Reign number
45Team's reign
1Defenses
7Days held
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