Belt game 3,185 · March 21, 1981
Sunderland take the belt
Sunderland beat Coventry City 3–0 at home to start reign 1,176 of the Premier League belt, the 54th for the franchise.
Coventry City had held it since March 14, 1981, with 0 defenses over 7 days.
Sunderland held it for 7 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Ipswich Town on March 28, 1981.
1,176Reign number
54Team's reign
0Defenses
7Days held