Belt game 3,200 · October 3, 1981
Southampton take the belt
Southampton beat Ipswich Town 4–3 at home to start reign 1,183 of the Premier League belt, the 7th for the franchise.
Ipswich Town had held it since September 22, 1981, with 1 defense over 11 days.
Southampton held it for 7 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Birmingham City on October 10, 1981.
1,183Reign number
7Team's reign
0Defenses
7Days held