Belt game 2,789 · November 20, 1971
Everton take the belt
Everton beat Southampton 8–0 at home to start reign 1,053 of the Premier League belt, the 65th for the franchise.
Southampton had held it since November 13, 1971, with 0 defenses over 7 days.
Everton held it for 21 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Nottingham Forest on December 11, 1971.
1,053Reign number
65Team's reign
2Defenses
21Days held