Blackburn Rovers take the belt

Blackburn Rovers beat Derby County 8–0 at home to start reign 26 of the Premier League belt, the 5th for the franchise.

Derby County had held it since December 27, 1890, with 0 defenses over 7 days.

Blackburn Rovers held it for 63 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Bolton Wanderers on March 7, 1891.