Belt game 279 · September 24, 1898
Blackburn Rovers take the belt
Blackburn Rovers beat West Bromwich Albion 4–1 at home to start reign 113 of the Premier League belt, the 13th for the franchise.
West Bromwich Albion had held it since September 17, 1898, with 0 defenses over 7 days.
Blackburn Rovers held it for 28 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Wolverhampton Wanderers on October 22, 1898.
113Reign number
13Team's reign
3Defenses
28Days held