Belt game 768 · April 20, 1912
Sunderland take the belt
Sunderland beat Preston North End 3–0 on the road to start reign 309 of the Premier League belt, the 19th for the franchise.
Preston North End had held it since April 13, 1912, with 0 defenses over 7 days.
Sunderland held it for 142 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Blackburn Rovers on September 9, 1912.
309Reign number
19Team's reign
1Defenses
142Days held