Belt game 40 · December 28, 1889
Everton take the belt
Everton beat Blackburn Rovers 4–2 on the road to start reign 16 of the Premier League belt, the 2nd for the franchise.
Blackburn Rovers had held it since November 16, 1889, with 6 defenses over 42 days.
Everton held it for 56 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Accrington F.C. on February 22, 1890.
16Reign number
2Team's reign
2Defenses
56Days held