Belt game 2,809 · April 3, 1972
Newcastle United take the belt
Newcastle United beat Derby County 1–0 on the road to start reign 1,059 of the Premier League belt, the 37th for the franchise.
Derby County had held it since March 11, 1972, with 5 defenses over 23 days.
Newcastle United held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Ipswich Town on April 5, 1972.
1,059Reign number
37Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held