Belt game 3,851 · April 22, 1997
Southampton take the belt
Southampton beat Sunderland 1–0 on the road to start reign 1,398 of the Premier League belt, the 15th for the franchise.
Sunderland had held it since April 19, 1997, with 0 defenses over 3 days.
Southampton held it for 19 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Aston Villa on May 11, 1997.
1,398Reign number
15Team's reign
1Defenses
19Days held