Belt game 2,726 · March 28, 1970
Southampton take the belt
Southampton beat Leeds United 3–1 on the road to start reign 1,032 of the Premier League belt, the 2nd for the franchise.
Leeds United had held it since December 27, 1969, with 9 defenses over 91 days.
Southampton held it for 3 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Coventry City on March 31, 1970.
1,032Reign number
2Team's reign
0Defenses
3Days held