Belt game 261 · December 11, 1897
Stoke City take the belt
Stoke City beat Sheffield United 2–1 at home to start reign 105 of the Premier League belt, the 7th for the franchise.
Sheffield United had held it since October 4, 1897, with 7 defenses over 68 days.
Stoke City held it for 14 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Sheffield Wednesday on December 25, 1897.
105Reign number
7Team's reign
1Defenses
14Days held