Belt game 3,203 · October 24, 1981
Stoke City take the belt
Stoke City beat Birmingham City 1–0 at home to start reign 1,185 of the Premier League belt, the 27th for the franchise.
Birmingham City had held it since October 10, 1981, with 1 defense over 14 days.
Stoke City held it for 14 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Southampton on November 7, 1981.
1,185Reign number
27Team's reign
1Defenses
14Days held