Belt game 419 · September 27, 1902
Sunderland take the belt
Sunderland beat Grimsby Town 5–1 at home to start reign 174 of the Premier League belt, the 9th for the franchise.
Grimsby Town had held it since September 20, 1902, with 0 defenses over 7 days.
Sunderland held it for 21 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Bury on October 18, 1902.
174Reign number
9Team's reign
1Defenses
21Days held