Belt game 2,634 · February 26, 1968
Southampton take the belt
Southampton beat Everton 3–2 at home to start reign 1,009 of the Premier League belt, the 1st for the franchise.
Everton had held it since February 3, 1968, with 0 defenses over 23 days.
Southampton held it for 26 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Burnley on March 23, 1968.
1,009Reign number
1Team's reign
3Defenses
26Days held