Belt game 2,989 · August 28, 1976
Aston Villa take the belt
Aston Villa beat Everton 2–0 on the road to start reign 1,126 of the Premier League belt, the 56th for the franchise.
Everton had held it since April 19, 1976, with 4 defenses over 131 days.
Aston Villa held it for 14 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Queens Park Rangers on September 11, 1976.
1,126Reign number
56Team's reign
1Defenses
14Days held