Belt game 2,793 · December 18, 1971
Sheffield United take the belt
Sheffield United beat Nottingham Forest 2–1 at home to start reign 1,055 of the Premier League belt, the 49th for the franchise.
Nottingham Forest had held it since December 11, 1971, with 0 defenses over 7 days.
Sheffield United held it for 35 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Leeds United on January 22, 1972.
1,055Reign number
49Team's reign
3Defenses
35Days held
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