Belt game 2,667 · November 23, 1968
Leeds United take the belt
Leeds United beat Everton 2–1 at home to start reign 1,020 of the Premier League belt, the 17th for the franchise.
Everton had held it since October 5, 1968, with 7 defenses over 49 days.
Leeds United held it for 280 days and 29 defenses, then lost it to Everton on August 30, 1969.
1,020Reign number
17Team's reign
29Defenses
280Days held