Belt game 2,698 · September 6, 1969
Derby County take the belt
Derby County beat Everton 2–1 at home to start reign 1,022 of the Premier League belt, the 27th for the franchise.
Everton had held it since August 30, 1969, with 0 defenses over 7 days.
Derby County held it for 21 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Sheffield Wednesday on September 27, 1969.
1,022Reign number
27Team's reign
3Defenses
21Days held