Belt game 306 · April 8, 1899
Newcastle United take the belt
Newcastle United beat Blackburn Rovers 1–0 at home to start reign 124 of the Premier League belt, the 1st for the franchise.
Blackburn Rovers had held it since March 11, 1899, with 3 defenses over 28 days.
Newcastle United held it for 14 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Sunderland on April 22, 1899.
124Reign number
1Team's reign
1Defenses
14Days held