Belt game 3,211 · December 28, 1981
Aston Villa take the belt
Aston Villa beat Brighton & Hove Albion 1–0 on the road to start reign 1,188 of the Premier League belt, the 62nd for the franchise.
Brighton & Hove Albion had held it since December 8, 1981, with 0 defenses over 20 days.
Aston Villa held it for 19 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Notts County on January 16, 1982.
1,188Reign number
62Team's reign
0Defenses
19Days held