Belt game 2,797 · January 22, 1972
Leeds United take the belt
Leeds United beat Sheffield United 1–0 at home to start reign 1,056 of the Premier League belt, the 21st for the franchise.
Sheffield United had held it since December 18, 1971, with 3 defenses over 35 days.
Leeds United held it for 7 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Tottenham Hotspur on January 29, 1972.
1,056Reign number
21Team's reign
0Defenses
7Days held