Belt game 3,446 · August 31, 1987
Portsmouth take the belt
Portsmouth beat West Ham United 2–1 at home to start reign 1,270 of the Premier League belt, the 28th for the franchise.
West Ham United had held it since August 29, 1987, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Portsmouth held it for 33 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Liverpool on October 3, 1987.
1,270Reign number
28Team's reign
4Defenses
33Days held