Belt game 4,085 · August 31, 2003
Southampton take the belt
Southampton beat Manchester United 1–0 at home to start reign 1,465 of the Premier League belt, the 19th for the franchise.
Manchester United had held it since January 18, 2003, with 17 defenses over 225 days.
Southampton held it for 27 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Middlesbrough on September 27, 2003.
1,465Reign number
19Team's reign
2Defenses
27Days held