Belt game 3,958 · March 4, 2000
Chelsea take the belt
Chelsea beat Newcastle United 1–0 on the road to start reign 1,429 of the Premier League belt, the 43rd for the franchise.
Newcastle United had held it since February 12, 2000, with 1 defense over 21 days.
Chelsea held it for 42 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Sheffield Wednesday on April 15, 2000.
1,429Reign number
43Team's reign
5Defenses
42Days held