Belt game 654 · April 10, 1909
Sunderland take the belt
Sunderland beat Newcastle United 3–1 at home to start reign 268 of the Premier League belt, the 16th for the franchise.
Newcastle United had held it since February 13, 1909, with 6 defenses over 56 days.
Sunderland held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Liverpool on April 12, 1909.
268Reign number
16Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held