Belt game 2,773 · August 17, 1971
Sheffield United take the belt
Sheffield United beat Leeds United 3–0 at home to start reign 1,049 of the Premier League belt, the 48th for the franchise.
Leeds United had held it since April 26, 1971, with 2 defenses over 113 days.
Sheffield United held it for 46 days and 8 defenses, then lost it to Manchester United on October 2, 1971.
1,049Reign number
48Team's reign
8Defenses
46Days held