Belt game 655 · April 12, 1909
Liverpool take the belt
Liverpool beat Sunderland 3–0 at home to start reign 269 of the Premier League belt, the 6th for the franchise.
Sunderland had held it since April 10, 1909, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Liverpool held it for 145 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Chelsea on September 4, 1909.
269Reign number
6Team's reign
2Defenses
145Days held