Belt game 253 · October 4, 1897
Sheffield United take the belt
Sheffield United beat Blackburn Rovers 5–2 at home to start reign 104 of the Premier League belt, the 7th for the franchise.
Blackburn Rovers had held it since September 25, 1897, with 1 defense over 9 days.
Sheffield United held it for 68 days and 7 defenses, then lost it to Stoke City on December 11, 1897.
104Reign number
7Team's reign
7Defenses
68Days held
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