Belt game 3,853 · May 11, 1997
Aston Villa take the belt
Aston Villa beat Southampton 1–0 at home to start reign 1,399 of the Premier League belt, the 74th for the franchise.
Southampton had held it since April 22, 1997, with 1 defense over 19 days.
Aston Villa held it for 90 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Leicester City on August 9, 1997.
1,399Reign number
74Team's reign
0Defenses
90Days held