Belt game 2,659 · October 5, 1968
Everton take the belt
Everton beat Manchester City 2–0 at home to start reign 1,019 of the Premier League belt, the 61st for the franchise.
Manchester City had held it since September 28, 1968, with 0 defenses over 7 days.
Everton held it for 49 days and 7 defenses, then lost it to Leeds United on November 23, 1968.
1,019Reign number
61Team's reign
7Defenses
49Days held