Belt game 2,523 · August 28, 1965
Sunderland take the belt
Sunderland beat Sheffield United 4–1 at home to start reign 968 of the Premier League belt, the 51st for the franchise.
Sheffield United had held it since August 21, 1965, with 1 defense over 7 days.
Sunderland held it for 7 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Leicester City on September 4, 1965.
968Reign number
51Team's reign
1Defenses
7Days held