Belt game 308 · April 22, 1899
Sunderland take the belt
Sunderland beat Newcastle United 1–0 on the road to start reign 125 of the Premier League belt, the 5th for the franchise.
Newcastle United had held it since April 8, 1899, with 1 defense over 14 days.
Sunderland held it for 133 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Aston Villa on September 2, 1899.
125Reign number
5Team's reign
1Defenses
133Days held