Belt game 451 · September 5, 1903
Sunderland take the belt
Sunderland beat Aston Villa 6–1 at home to start reign 188 of the Premier League belt, the 10th for the franchise.
Aston Villa had held it since April 18, 1903, with 3 defenses over 140 days.
Sunderland held it for 21 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Bury on September 26, 1903.
188Reign number
10Team's reign
2Defenses
21Days held