Belt game 3,900 · September 26, 1998
Aston Villa take the belt
Aston Villa beat Derby County 1–0 at home to start reign 1,417 of the Premier League belt, the 75th for the franchise.
Derby County had held it since May 10, 1998, with 6 defenses over 139 days.
Aston Villa held it for 56 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Liverpool on November 21, 1998.
1,417Reign number
75Team's reign
5Defenses
56Days held