Belt game 3 · September 22, 1888
Blackburn Rovers take the belt
Blackburn Rovers beat West Bromwich Albion 6–2 at home to start reign 3 of the Premier League belt, the 1st for the franchise.
West Bromwich Albion had held it since September 15, 1888, with 0 defenses over 7 days.
Blackburn Rovers held it for 21 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Aston Villa on October 13, 1888.
3Reign number
1Team's reign
2Defenses
21Days held