Belt game 3,817 · August 17, 1996
Everton take the belt
Everton beat Newcastle United 2–0 at home to start reign 1,384 of the Premier League belt, the 79th for the franchise.
Newcastle United had held it since April 17, 1996, with 3 defenses over 122 days.
Everton held it for 18 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Aston Villa on September 4, 1996.
1,384Reign number
79Team's reign
2Defenses
18Days held