Belt game 2,998 · October 30, 1976
Liverpool take the belt
Liverpool beat Aston Villa 3–0 at home to start reign 1,130 of the Premier League belt, the 40th for the franchise.
Aston Villa had held it since October 20, 1976, with 1 defense over 10 days.
Liverpool held it for 35 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Ipswich Town on December 4, 1976.
1,130Reign number
40Team's reign
4Defenses
35Days held