Belt game 2,860 · August 25, 1973
Burnley take the belt
Burnley beat Sheffield United 2–0 on the road to start reign 1,081 of the Premier League belt, the 39th for the franchise.
Sheffield United had held it since April 23, 1973, with 2 defenses over 124 days.
Burnley held it for 28 days and 6 defenses, then lost it to Ipswich Town on September 22, 1973.
1,081Reign number
39Team's reign
6Defenses
28Days held