Belt game 3,119 · September 1, 1979
Southampton take the belt
Southampton beat Liverpool 3–2 at home to start reign 1,157 of the Premier League belt, the 6th for the franchise.
Liverpool had held it since May 8, 1979, with 4 defenses over 116 days.
Southampton held it for 35 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Aston Villa on October 6, 1979.
1,157Reign number
6Team's reign
4Defenses
35Days held