Belt game 3,496 · December 10, 1988
Newcastle United take the belt
Newcastle United beat Wimbledon 2–1 at home to start reign 1,279 of the Premier League belt, the 40th for the franchise.
Wimbledon had held it since December 3, 1988, with 0 defenses over 7 days.
Newcastle United held it for 21 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Tottenham Hotspur on December 31, 1988.
1,279Reign number
40Team's reign
2Defenses
21Days held