Belt game 274 · April 9, 1898
Stoke City take the belt
Stoke City beat Everton 2–0 at home to start reign 109 of the Premier League belt, the 8th for the franchise.
Everton had held it since April 2, 1898, with 1 defense over 7 days.
Stoke City held it for 147 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Aston Villa on September 3, 1898.
109Reign number
8Team's reign
1Defenses
147Days held