Belt game 3,863 · October 4, 1997
Southampton take the belt
Southampton beat West Ham United 3–0 at home to start reign 1,404 of the Premier League belt, the 16th for the franchise.
West Ham United had held it since September 27, 1997, with 0 defenses over 7 days.
Southampton held it for 14 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Blackburn Rovers on October 18, 1997.
1,404Reign number
16Team's reign
0Defenses
14Days held