Belt game 3,205 · November 7, 1981
Southampton take the belt
Southampton beat Stoke City 2–0 on the road to start reign 1,186 of the Premier League belt, the 8th for the franchise.
Stoke City had held it since October 24, 1981, with 1 defense over 14 days.
Southampton held it for 31 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Brighton & Hove Albion on December 8, 1981.
1,186Reign number
8Team's reign
4Defenses
31Days held