Belt game 2,716 · December 27, 1969
Leeds United take the belt
Leeds United beat Everton 2–1 at home to start reign 1,031 of the Premier League belt, the 18th for the franchise.
Everton had held it since December 20, 1969, with 1 defense over 7 days.
Leeds United held it for 91 days and 9 defenses, then lost it to Southampton on March 28, 1970.
1,031Reign number
18Team's reign
9Defenses
91Days held