Belt game 3,392 · March 29, 1986
Everton takes the belt
Everton beat Newcastle United 1–0 at home to start reign 1,253 of the Premier League belt, the 71st for the club.
Newcastle United had held it since March 1, 1986, with 3 defenses over 28 days.
Everton held it for 32 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Oxford United on April 30, 1986.
1,253Reign number
71Team's reign
5Defenses
32Days held