Belt game 3,124 · October 6, 1979
Aston Villa take the belt
Aston Villa beat Southampton 3–0 at home to start reign 1,158 of the Premier League belt, the 60th for the franchise.
Southampton had held it since September 1, 1979, with 4 defenses over 35 days.
Aston Villa held it for 63 days and 8 defenses, then lost it to Liverpool on December 8, 1979.
1,158Reign number
60Team's reign
8Defenses
63Days held