Belt game 3,012 · February 19, 1977
Sunderland take the belt
Sunderland beat Middlesbrough 4–0 at home to start reign 1,134 of the Premier League belt, the 53rd for the franchise.
Middlesbrough had held it since February 5, 1977, with 1 defense over 14 days.
Sunderland held it for 18 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Manchester City on March 9, 1977.
1,134Reign number
53Team's reign
2Defenses
18Days held