Belt game 2,984 · April 19, 1976
Everton take the belt
Everton beat Middlesbrough 3–1 at home to start reign 1,125 of the Premier League belt, the 67th for the franchise.
Middlesbrough had held it since April 17, 1976, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Everton held it for 131 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Aston Villa on August 28, 1976.
1,125Reign number
67Team's reign
4Defenses
131Days held