Belt game 3,824 · September 30, 1996
Newcastle United take the belt
Newcastle United beat Aston Villa 4–3 at home to start reign 1,386 of the Premier League belt, the 44th for the franchise.
Aston Villa had held it since September 4, 1996, with 3 defenses over 26 days.
Newcastle United held it for 26 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Leicester City on October 26, 1996.
1,386Reign number
44Team's reign
2Defenses
26Days held
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