Belt game 3,096 · February 3, 1979
Liverpool take the belt
Liverpool beat West Bromwich Albion 2–1 at home to start reign 1,154 of the Premier League belt, the 43rd for the franchise.
West Bromwich Albion had held it since January 1, 1979, with 1 defense over 33 days.
Liverpool held it for 72 days and 11 defenses, then lost it to Aston Villa on April 16, 1979.
1,154Reign number
43Team's reign
11Defenses
72Days held