Belt game 2,739 · September 26, 1970
Southampton take the belt
Southampton beat Liverpool 1–0 at home to start reign 1,038 of the Premier League belt, the 3rd for the franchise.
Liverpool had held it since August 15, 1970, with 7 defenses over 42 days.
Southampton held it for 7 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Crystal Palace on October 3, 1970.
1,038Reign number
3Team's reign
0Defenses
7Days held