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Premier League: Matchweek 1, Kit Review

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And we are back!!

The 2025 / 26 Premier League Season has now kicked off and just like the last couple of seasons, I will be taking a more in depth look into the Kits each Matchweek, along with any relevant Premier League Kit News!

The current Kit Overview for Premier League is below:

We have 53* out of 60 Kits released so far… with just 7 Teams left to officially release their final Kits (*Fulham 3rd Shorts and socks to be confirmed).

Matchweek 1 Fixtures

Total Kits Used

  • Kits Worn in Total – 20
  • Goalkeeper Kits – 20

New Kits this Matchweek

Of course all kits this week are being used for the first time this season, more details will appear in this section as we move through the season and new kit looks / variations are used.

Kit Highlights

Chelsea start the season for a third time in a row with no front of shirt sponsor, however they do carry the “Club World Cup” Champions patch, which will be worn until the tournament is next played, likely to be in four years time.

There were just two kit variation used in these opening fixtures.

Fulham wore their magnificent neon green Away Kit (based on 1998 to 2000 Away Kit).

And Everton wore All Blue at Leeds United.

It did not take long to give us our first goalkeeper mash up of the season, with Newcastle United in the 2nd game of the weekend. Using their first choice keeper colours of blue, this was paired with white outfield socks (Home Alternative) to avoid the sock clash with Aston Villa.

More Goalkeeper Kit highlights from the weekend, Tottenham Hotspur went with last season’s template in their opening game, however it was not last season’s kit as this one had the inverted Nike Ticks (which was worn with 3rd Kits last season). One theory with this is a supply issue of the new goalkeeper kits, Pink and Blue versions of the new Nike Template.

My favourite “Kit Match Up” of the Matchweek was the game between Nottingham Forest and Brentford, one of the nicest Home Kits in Forest matched with Brentford’s lovely 3rd Kit gave us a great looking match!

Kit Stats

Overall we have seen 13 Home Kits, 3 Away and 4 Third Kits in action.

There was just the two Kit variations used in this Matchweek

  • Fulham – Away with alternative neon green shorts / socks, all neon.
  • Everton – Home with alternative blue shorts, all blue

Kit Grid – Up to 19th August

Kit News

Watch this space for upcoming kit news, still a few 3rd Kits to released and a couple of potential 4th Kits, so we will take a look at those here as we move through the season as well as other Kit related news to Premier League teams.

In case you have missed it, it is not only the balls that change to Puma this season, the referee’s will also be donning Puma attire from now on. There will be four coloured shirts worn this season.

A reminder you can find details of the 9 Different Kit Manufacturers used in the Premier League this season (along with the rest of The EFL Clubs) – here

Any thoughts and comments please let me know over at my Socials…

X – @kit_geek or Bluesky – Kit Geek

The Heat Press ’25: Kit Round Up, 29th July

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The Heat Press returns for issue number 7 of it’s summer series looking at the kits released in English Football over the last few days, with 30 new kits launched since Issue 6

The first two issues can be found here – Issue 1 / Issue 2 / Issue 3 / Issue 4 / Issue 5

A reminder that I will take a regular look at the Kits launched across the English Leagues and beyond, the discussion points and anything else Kit Related that comes up over these pre-season weeks.

I will only share those kits that have been officially released, as there are plenty of leaks that do the rounds but we will keep those official launches.

You will also find my Kit Overview illustrations for each of the four divisions which will used to document the Kit Usage of all 92 English Clubs.

You can also find the breakdown of the Kit Manufacturers this coming season here

Premier League – 36 / 60 Kits

New Kits:

Crystal Palace, Away: “Gold is for winners” is the tag line for the new Crystal Palace Away kit for the coming season, celebrating the club’s FA Cup win. Was this is a quick change the away colours this season or has a narrative been added to an existing change kit, something we will unlikely ever find out! (PLEASE NOTE: We are still awaiting confirmation if this is Away or 3rd Kit, so calling Away for the moment).

Sunderland, Home: Inspired by the 1986 / 88 Home Kit, this Sunderland Home Kit sees a return to a centrally located club crest and Hummel Logo. There is also a subtle pinstripe in the white stripes which is part of the Keel Crossing bridge design.

Wolverhampton Wanderers, Away: A turquiose Away kit for Wolves this season, not dis-similar to their goalkeeper kit last season, this shirt does contain a subtle Wolves head pattern within its details.

Brentford, Away: This is Joma’s first change kit for Brentford and it is a return to an unusual colour but one seen with the club in the past, the Kit also contains a new club crest with the “Bee” logo being used, the pattern within the shirt is also based on Bee’s wings.

Fulham, Home: Fulham are switching to all white for this coming season, a look that they have only used once in their history as first choice in 2011 / 12 season, the design features an emblem of the Craven Cottage balcony ironwork woven into the body of the shirt.

Newcastle United, Away: It’s a green Away for Newcastle United, the print in the shirt pays homage to the “arched-structure of the famous Tyne Bridge”, matched with white shorts and green socks there is also more than hint to this kit’s owners as well.

Championship – 46 / 72 Kits

New Kits:

Swansea City, Away: It’s “Fig” for Swansea on the road this season, a nice alternative colour for the club, there is also green detailing with the kit which also contains a retro styled club crest.

Queen’s Park Rangers, 3rd: A return to those classic green and white hoops for QPR and their 3rd Kit, a look like most Kit Lovers I really like, so glad to see it return, some black and gold trim (including logo and crest) to add the detail of the kit.

Norwich City, 3rd: Its a vibrant pink kaleidoscope effect shirt for Norwich City’s 3rd kit this season, paired with darker pink shorts and socks for a new balanced looking kit overall.

Sheffield United, Away: It’s an all white Away kit for Sheffield United, the shirt contains a gold pinstripe, with additional gold and black detailing within the rest of the kit.

West Bromwich Albion, 3rd: It’s something different for West Brom’s 3rd kit, a stone denim look, with red / white detailing and white socks for that contrasting look. The kit pays homage to the Black Country region and it’s flag.

Leicester City, Home: Leicester have not officially launched their kits so far, just worn them in their pre-season friendlies. This Home kit much like their home kits over recent seasons has gold detailing, and also contains a subtle pinstripe in the body of the shirt.

Derby County, Away: The away kit draws inspiration from the industrial heritage of both the city of Derby and the Derbyshire area, grey / indigo in colour, with some nice orange (almost Peach) detailing, makes for a nice looking kit overall.

League One – 56 / 72 Kits

New Kits:

Peterborough United, 3rd: This white shirt and grey shorts / socks completed the kit set for The Posh this season, there is a design with the shirt which is a “deconstructed version of the current crest”.

Exeter City, 3rd: Exeter’s 3rd kit will incorporate white, grey and pink in its design, and will be paired with grey shorts and socks. Exeter City have also confirmed that they will be using the same Away Kit from last season, so this completes their set.

Huddersfield Town, Away: Huddersfield complete their first Castore Kit Set with this Ecru shirt, some nice detailing in the collar and cuffs, which contains a nice shade of blue.

Stevenage, Home & Away: Stevenage have launched both Home and Away Kits, the Home takes a more simple look than previous seasons, with a reverse Arsenal look, the Away is another more simple look with all Navy, the carries a diagonal pinstripe, both kits have matching collars and cuffs which is a nice touch.

Bolton Wanderers, 3rd: Another season of Bolton Wanderers using their 3rd Kit to go a little crazy in terms of design… this neon pink kit will be a great alternative look to the Home and Away kits this season!

Mansfield Town, Away: A Wycombe-esque

Blackpool, Away: Blackpool’s Away is the reverse colours of their Home, as we have seen over the past few seasons this will open up mash up opportunities for both Home and Away kits!

League Two – 56 / 72 Kits

New Kits:

Grimsby Town, 3rd: This Kit is a homage to the colours worn when the club first moved to Blundell Park, with brown and blue details withing the kit and completes the Kit set from Umbro this season.

Tranmere Rovers, Away: An interesting Away kit for Tranmere, with a pastel blue, with pink detailing given the light colour of this kit, will it provide enough of a contrast to the white home kit? Tranmere have also confirmed that their Away Kit from last season, will be this season’s 3rd kit a trend that have maintained over recent season.

Notts County, Home: A return to a more classic stripe for Notts County’s Home Kit from last season’s different take on the look.

Oldham Athletic, Home / Away / 3rd: Oldham Athletic were the final team to secure their place in League Two this season, returning to EFL after an absence of three season. They have released all three of their kits in one hit, with the Home an “Ajax” Style looking kit, Away is Red with a nice checked pattern and final 3rd is a gray shirt with orange “stitch” pattern included.

Colchester United, Home / Away: Colchester have released both Home and Away Kits, the Home kit is one that pays tribute the kit worn in 2025 / 06 season when the club won promotion to The Championship, the Away uses a geometric pattern within the yellow shirt, interestingly both kits have the same blue shorts, Home has white detailing, Away has yellow detailing.

Fleetwood Town, Away / 3rd: Fleetwood Town complete their set of kits for the season, with a new Away kit which represents the waves of the local beached in this vibrant blue and yellow kit. The club also confirmed that last season’s Away (White Shirts / Red Shorts) will be this season’s 3rd Kit.

This week’s Kit News…..

A reminder that the Liverpool Kits (yet to determined which ones, but let’s guess at Home and Away) will be released on Friday 1st August.

The only other club to release their Home Kit this season is Queen’s Park Rangers.

League One and League Two kick off this weekend, so expect to see a few more kits in those leagues launched over the coming days.

Let me know your thoughts in the comments below or over at my Socials…

X – @kit_geek or Bluesky – Kit Geek

If you liked this, then check out the below posts that have recently been published on the site…

Premier League – Kit Observations

Premier League – One Kit Wonders

Premier League – End of Season Review

Premier League – Top Trumps

The Heat Press ’25: Kit Round Up, 23rd July

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The Heat Press returns for issue number 6 of it’s summer series looking at the kits released in English Football over the last few days, with 23 new kits launched since Issue 5

The first two issues can be found here – Issue 1 / Issue 2 / Issue 3 / Issue 4

A reminder that I will take a regular look at the Kits launched across the English Leagues and beyond, the discussion points and anything else Kit Related that comes up over these pre-season weeks.

I will only share those kits that have been officially released, as there are plenty of leaks that do the rounds but we will keep those official launches.

You will also find my Kit Overview illustrations for each of the four divisions which will used to document the Kit Usage of all 92 English Clubs.

You can also find the breakdown of the Kit Manufacturers this coming season here

Premier League – 30 / 60 Kits

New Kits:

Leeds United, Away: Leeds United’s return to the Premier League will be in a classic looking kit on the road this season, this all blue kit is a nod to the 2001 / 03 3rd Kit and one that I am sure will be popular with fans.

West Ham United, Away: Ecru is back for West Ham, with another Away Kit taking a nod from the past, this one is based on 1996 / 97 Away Kit and has claret trim to maintain that West Ham look!

Everton, Away: Its a return to cream for this Everton Away Kit, and nice clean design by Castore with a kit that is paying tribute to the dockland area of their new stadium. An interesting collar design here as well, very 70s in it’s look.

Manchester City, Away: Its all black for Manchester City’s away, one this is a “nod” to the original kit of the team that became Man City. The detailing is metallic but overly this is a very understated kit, simple and clean.

Arsenal, Away: The lightning design is back for Arsenal with this Navy Away kit, with red Adidas stripes. There is also a touch of the classic “Ipswich” template about this too. The lightning is taken from The Royal Arsenal Gatehouse.

Championship – 39 / 72 Kits

New Kits:

Southampton, Away: Another 90s inspired kit, this time it’s Southampton’s Away and this is a good one, Puma have now given the club two wonderful kits for this season, a marked upgrade from the unremarkable kits of last season!

Watford, Away: Watford’s Away Kit is all about sustainability, the kit itself is green checked with black shorts and green socks, made from recycled polyester with a donation to ‘Your Tree, Our Future’ with every purchase and a new tree planted for every three shirts sold.

Portsmouth, Home: As you would expect from a Portsmouth Home Kit, there is a pattern in the shirt that is signifying the waves of the coastal history of the city.

Blackburn Rovers, Away: It’s all gold kit on the road for Blackburn Rovers this season, the shirt contains images of landmarks from Blackburn including Ewood Park and is part of the 150th Celebrations of the club.

Bristol City, Home: A good example of less is more with Bristol City’s Home Kit, a simple design, nice collar, white side panels give some balance to the overall kit, another win from O’Neills.

Leicester City, 3rd: Leicester City kicked off their pre-season games in their new 3rd Kit, this pink and black kit is a nice looking alternative kit, I am a big fan of the black / white stripe here!

Middlesbrough, Away: This feels a classic looking Middlesbrough Away Kit from Castore, the black and blue stripes are a nod the club’s Away kit used 30 years ago, their first season at The Riverside Stadium.

Sheffield United, Home: A simple striped design for Sheffield United’s Home Kit, there is an interesting design in the cuffs, which incorporate the “Blades” of the club crest.

Birmingham City, Away: As part of the club’s 150th Anniversary they have looked to their first kit for basis of the Away kit with the sash being part of this shirt, which transitions from black to blue.

League One – 47 / 72 Kits

New Kits:

Burton Albion, 3rd: The vast majority of kits are inspired by the past and past looks, however Burton have called out this Kit as one looking forward to a “New Era” as part of their 75th Anniversary Celebrations, this “off white” (we won’t call it Ecru) kit with gold trim is nice clean look for the club!

Stockport County, Away: A cracker of Away Kit for Stockport County, the thicker stripes matched with light blue details in collar and cuffs work well.

Northampton Town, Home: As you would expect from Northampton Town with their Home Kit, there is a nice subtle stripe within the shirt, with white side panels, so more going on that you would first think.

Reading, Away: Reading have used kits inspired by local landmarks before, this Away Kit is one that pays homage to Reading Town Hall in it’s and it’s colour.

League Two – 45 / 72 Kits

New Kits:

Crewe Alexandra, Away: Puma are now supplying Crewe and it’s a navy kit with swirl design in the shirt for the firsts change kit of the partnership.

Crawley Town, Home: Something very Italian looking about Crawley’s Home shirt this season, yes its made by Errea but the collar, the tapping the whole shirt gives me 90s Italian Football vibes!

Newport County, Away: This Away is another shirt looking at history for inspiriation but this time not within the club, this kit pays tribute to Athletic Club Bilbao, and the unique relationship between the clubs that saw Basque children sent to the area in 1937 during the Spanish Civil war and the formation of a local club, Basque Boys FC. The shirt will also be promoted by the Basque Giants this season.

Salford City, Home: The new Salford City Home Kit has a very subtle hoop pattern within it, this is inspired by the terraced streets of the city, the shirt also contains some gold detailing with side panels and Adidas Stripes.

MK Dons, 3rd: MK Dons complete their first kit set with Reebok with this Pink 3rd Kit, a new colour introduced into the club’s history and one designed to stand out.

This week’s Kit News…..

There was no additional Kit News since last Issue.

Let me know your thoughts in the comments below or over at my Socials…

X – @kit_geek or Bluesky – Kit Geek

If you liked this, then check out the below posts that have recently been published on the site…

Premier League – Kit Observations

Premier League – One Kit Wonders

Premier League – End of Season Review

Premier League – Top Trumps

The Heat Press ’25: Kit Round Up, 16th July

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The Heat Press returns for issue number 5 of it’s summer series looking at the kits released in English Football over the last few days, with 21 new kits launched since Issue 4

The first two issues can be found here – Issue 1 / Issue 2 / Issue 3

A reminder that I will take a regular look at the Kits launched across the English Leagues and beyond, the discussion points and anything else Kit Related that comes up over these pre-season weeks.

I will only share those kits that have been officially released, as there are plenty of leaks that do the rounds but we will keep those official launches.

You will also find my Kit Overview illustrations for each of the four divisions which will used to document the Kit Usage of all 92 English Clubs.

Premier League – 25 / 60 Kits

New Kits:

Nottingham Forest, Home: Well this is a great looking kit, the pinstripes is a nod to kits of the past for Nottingham Forest but this one may be one of the best, the “Garibaldi Red” pinstripe gives the shirt a little more depth, but overall a cracker in my eyes.

Crystal Palace, Home: Macron have delivered one the nicest Home Kits in their relationship, introducing white into the shirt, with white pinstripes with the shirts and white sleeve “tapping”.

AFC Bournemouth, Home: Another nice offering in terms of Home Kit from Umbro for Bournemouth, you just cannot go wrong, however this is a shirt that is let down by the sponsor but luckily there is an option for sponsor-less version for fans to buy.

Aston Villa, Home: Aston Villa are in their second season with Adidas and their new Home Kit fits the current Adidas template, with some gold trim and details which pays tribute to the Holte End at Villa Park.

Manchester United, Away: Manchester United introduce a new colour to their away kit this season, using lilac and plum, this is a kit that is using the classic “snowflake” pattern from their early 90s Away Kit, however much larger in the design than that kit, paired with plum shorts and lilac socks, there are also alternative lilac shorts which I am sure we will see through out the season.

Championship – 30 / 72 Kits

New Kits:

Queen’s Park Rangers, Away: QPR are another team that often look to their past for inspiriation of their change kits, this one looks back 50 years to 1975 / 76 season where they finished 2nd in the old First Division, using pink to give it a modern twist.

Bristol City, 3rd: A funky looking kit is the first offering from Bristol City and O’Neills this season, this all black kit has neon flashes across the shirt (almost northern lights like).

Coventry City, Home: Hummel and Coventry continue their productive relationship, a nice looking kit for this season. It will be all Sky Blue with the rest of the kit in the same shade.

Wrexham, Away: Following a similar template to the home kit, Wrexham’s Away is inspired by colours of the Daffodil, the Welsh National Flower, this will be the first time the club have worn yellow and green since the 90s.

Sheffield United, 3rd: This 3rd Kit is another shirt that is looking to home location for inspiration, this time it is the cultural aspect of the city of Sheffield “Thread Through the Noise, begins at one of Sheffield’s most storied cultural landmarks: The Leadmill. A cornerstone of the city’s music scene since 1980” .

Millwall, Away: A new colour for Millwall’s Away Kit palette, with an all “cream” or dare I day Ecru Kit, paired with navy and mint trim, another nice clean Millwall Kit for this season.

Hull City, Home: Kappa’s only team in English leagues is Hull City and it is a partnership that seems to deliver in terms of design, this season’s Home Kit is another wonderful looking shirt, with the use of “tiger stripes” on the sleeves and a return to amber as the first choice base colour .

Swansea City, Home: The kit launch you did not expect to see, Snoop Dogg and Swansea…. this kit is a “nod” to the Kit worn by 96 / 97 team that reached the Division 3 Play-Off Final under Jan Molby, the kit has a checkered pattern in collar and cuffs, which also appears more subtly within the shirt, shorts and socks.

Sheffield Wednesday, Home: Thicker stripes return for Sheffield Wednesday for this season, and those stripes contain SWFC within them, giving a retro vibe to the shirt. The kit will be matched with blue shorts and socks, the time this colour has been used since 2016 / 17 season.

League One – 43 / 72 Kits

New Kits:

Bradford City, Home: Bradford complete their set for their return to League One by launching their Home Kit, the claret shirt which will contain a thin stripe in amber is a change from the recent years but gives a nice balance in it’s look.

Luton Town, Away: Reflo are looking to make a mark and this away shirt certainly takes a chance, the use of white sleeves really breaks the shirt up and gives it a balance that works with the body of the shirt’s design.

Huddersfield Town, 3rd: This green and gold 3rd kit for Huddersfield Town is a nod to the Yorkshire heritage of the club, the colour is being called “Regal botanical garden green” and there is theme in floral tones with “the main body of the shirt subtly patterned with our floret and the unmistakable Yorkshire rose, the design is inspired by the idyllic hillsides and landscapes present across our home within God’s Own county”, one for those Yorkshire folk!

Port Vale, Away: Port Vale complete arguably the finest set of Retro Home and Away kits this season with this classic looking Away Kit as part of their 150th Anniversary celebrations. The Kit is inspired by the 110-goal title winners of 1958 / 59 Season.

Bolton Wanderers, Away: This all navy kit is a nice alternative to the Home Kit, and looks back to the club’s first European campaign 20 years ago.

League Two – 40 / 72 Kits

New Kits:

Walsall, 3rd: Another team to complete their Kit set, with an all light blue 3rd Kit, Walsall have be a team that have used their kits well in combining elements for Home, Away and 3rd Kits to provide alternative looks to avoid clashes, the black away shorts and shorts may combine well with this shirt, fingers crossed it’s something we will see this season!

Accrington Stanley, Home: Accrington going for a new look this season with this Home Kit, the shirt has a white chest and sleeves with details in red that then continue throughout the rest of the kit.

This week’s Kit News…..

Congratulations on Chelsea wining the FIFA Club World Cup, this will impact the club’s kits moving forward over the coming seasons as they will be wearing a “Champions Badge” on their shirts until the next competition scheduled at the moment for 4 years time!

Manchester City have announced an extension of their Kit Deal with Puma, it has been announced as a multi-year deal but being reported as a minimum of 10 years worth over £1bn throughout that period, this would make it the most lucrative Kit Deal in British Football History.

Let me know your thoughts in the comments below or over at my Socials…

X – @kit_geek or Bluesky – Kit Geek

If you liked this, then check out the below posts that have recently been published on the site…

Premier League – Kit Observations

Premier League – One Kit Wonders

Premier League – End of Season Review

Premier League – Top Trumps

Kit Manufacturers Breakdown: 2025 / 26

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Following on from my reference article last season, which you can find here. I thought it was time to get update one for the forthcoming season.

Overview of Kit Manufacturers

11 Clubs in total have change their Kit Manufacturer for the start of the 2025 / 26 Season.

Breakdown per Manufacturer (In good old fashioned League Ladders Style)!

Puma – 18 Teams (+1 Team from 24 / 25), 1 new club (Crewe A) and Oldham A being promoted to EFL, 1 left (Barnsley)

Macron – 17 Teams (Same Number of Teams)

Adidas – 12 Teams (+1 Team), 1 New Club (Liverpool)

Errea – 6 Teams (same number) 1 New Club (Mansfield T), 1 left (Middlesbrough)

Castore – 5 Teams (-1 Team) 2 new clubs (Middlesbrough / Huddersfield T), 3 have left (Charlton A, Mansfield T, MK Dons)

Nike – 5 Teams (-1 Team) 1 left (Liverpool)

Umbro – 5 Teams (-5 Teams) 4 teams left (Brentford, Luton T, Huddersfield T, AFC Wimbledon) Carlisle United relegated to National League

Oxen – 4 Teams (+1 Team) 1 New Club (Barnsley)

Hummel – 3 Teams (Same Teams)

Joma – 3 Teams (+1 Team) 1 New Club (Brentford)

New Balance – 2 Teams (Same Teams)

Reebok – 2 Teams, 2 New Clubs (Charlton A, MK Dons)

That Leaves ten teams this season that are the only club that their manufacturer supplies.

Kappa – Hull City (Championship)

Kelme – Watford (Championship)

Lotto – AFC Wimbledon (League One)

Mills – Tranmere Rovers (League Two)

O’Neills – Bristol City (Championship)

Reflo – Luton Town (League One)

Stanno – Barnet (League Two)

SUDU – Wolverhampton Wanderers (Premier League)

TAG – Burton Albion (League One)

VX3 – Newport County (League Two)

So there we have it, 92 Team, 22 manufacturers, 2 more than last season with four new suppliers in Lotto, Reebok, Reflo and Stanno joining the ranks this season but we have lost The Terrace after Morecambe’s relegation and FBT with Crewe Alexander moving to Puma.

Any surprises there, any thoughts and comments please let me know over at my Socials…

X – @kit_geek or Bluesky – Kit Geek

The Heat Press ’25: Kit Round up, 10th July

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The Heat Press returns for issue number 4 of it’s summer series looking at the kits released in English Football over the last few days, with 23 new kits launched since Issue 3

The first two issues can be found here – Issue 1 and Issue 2

A reminder that I will take a regular look at the Kits launched across the English Leagues and beyond, the discussion points and anything else Kit Related that comes up over these pre-season weeks.

I will only share those kits that have been officially released, as there are plenty of leaks that do the rounds but we will keep those official launches.

You will also find my Kit Overview illustrations for each of the four divisions which will used to document the Kit Usage of all 92 English Clubs.

Premier League – 20 / 60 Kits

No New Kits since 4th July

Championship – 21 / 72 Kits

New Kits:

Ipswich Town, Home & Away: Returning to the Championship, Ipswich Town have launched both Home and Away Kits and they are are pair of classic looking shirts, one call out with these shirts are they have matching collars and cuffs on both Home and Away, a small but really nice touch design element.

Preston North End, Away: Preston are another team that are looking to the 90s for inspiration, with this two tone blue away kit, a nice looking kit and trimmed with neon yellow.

Wrexham, Home: After three promotions in a row, Wrexham are now in The Championship and their new Home kit pays tribute to the Club’s history, “drawing inspiration from the design worn by the Red Dragons between 1981 and 1983.” The kit is paired with white shorts, however there will be red alternative shorts available if they are needed.

West Bromwich Albion, Away: Some things are just traditional and West Brom in a yellow and green Away kit is one of them, its nice to see them return to these colours for the first time since 2022 / 23 season.

League One – 38 / 72 Kits

New Kits:

Cardiff City, Away: It’s Mint Green with Emerald Green details for Cardiff City on the road this season, the kit is paired with emerald green shorts for unique colour scheme so far in the English Leagues.

Leyton Orient, Away & 3rd: Leyton Orient have now completed their Kit Set for the season with the launch of their Away and 3rd Kits, a change of colours for their alternative kits with an all “calming green” for the Away and a vibrant 3rd kit in aqua blue.

Plymouth Argyle, Away: Plymouth in all black for their Away Kit, this kit is has subtle pattern which is an homage to Charles Church, which stands as a memorial to the citizens of Plymouth who lost their lives in air-raids on the city during World War II.

Wigan Athletic, Away: A smart all navy kit, trimmed with silver detailing is the Away kit for Wigan this season, sometimes less is more…

Burton Albion, Home: Burton are celebrating their 75th Anniversary and have launched this wonderful shirt to celebrate this season which is the same as one first worn in 1950, in a club statement the colours are called out “The amber and black not only mirror the original colours worn on that historic day but are also said to represent mild and bitter – paying tribute to the brewing tradition that runs through the heart of our town.”

Mansfield Town, Home: Switching to Errea for this season, this first Home Kit is an interesting one, with the introduction of two narrow stripes within the shirt, a design that was winner in a competition from a 13 year old fan.

League Two – 36 / 72 Kits

New Kits:

Swindon Town, Home: Swindon’s new Home Kit is supporting “My Town, My Shirt” and looks at “diversity of the local football community, celebrating supporters from a range of backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.” The Kit also see’s a return to white shorts as first choice.

Harrogate Town, Home & 3rd: Harrogate Town complete their Kit Set for 2025 / 26, with their new Home and 3rd Kits, what you would expect with yellow and black Home and nice all purple kit for their 3rd choice.

Barnet, Home & Away: Barnet return to EFL after an absence of seven seasons, and will be the only club supplied by Stanno. It’s a traditional club colours for both kits, which also appear to be the same template.

Salford City, Away: A black and yellow away kit is the choice for Salford this season, an interesting Adidas design and paired with black shorts and socks.

Bristol Rovers, Away: All black, graffiti style shirt and shorts are part of this Away Kit, and is design to highlight the creativity of the city and it’s people.

MK Dons, Away: The first Reebok Away kit for MK Dons, is one that looks to local history with the kit being inspired by the code-breakers of Bletchley Park, the shirt carries a subtle pattern that uses the various coded numbers. The use of grey is something new for MK Dons who traditionally wear black or red in the change colours.

Notts County, Away: Notts County take inspiration from University of Nottingham’s sports teams traditional colours in their Away Kit, the green kit will be paired with white socks and yellow trim details.

Cheltenham Town, Away: Cheltenham’s Away Kit takes inspiriation from a past kit from 1999, with this white shirt including a thin chest band. We also understand that Cheltenham will continue to use their Home Kit from last season, as the club are committed to a 2 Year Cycle of their Kits.

Shrewsbury Town, Away: This Away kit was the winner of a competition for kit designers under the age of 14 to compete in, a final short list of four was presented to Oxen who went with this lilac kit as the winner.

This week’s Kit News…..

Chelsea have reached the final of the Club World Cup, they have worn their new Away three times during the tournament and have worn it in three different looks, none of them being the default look with light shorts and green socks!

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The Heat Press ’25: Kit Round up, 1st July

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The Heat Press returns for issue number 2 of it’s summer series looking at the kits released in English Football over the last few days, with 15 new kits launched since Issue 1.

Issue 1 can be found here

A reminder that I will take a regular look at the Kits launched across the English Leagues and beyond, the discussion points and anything else Kit Related that comes up over these pre-season weeks.

I will only share those kits that have been officially released, as there are plenty of leaks that do the rounds but we will keep those official launches.

You will also find my Kit Overview illustrations for each of the four divisions which will used to document the Kit Usage of all 92 English Clubs.

Premier League – 14 / 60 Kits

New Kits:

Newcastle United, 3rd: The Adidas Trefoil logos are back for their 3rd Kits this season, and this is Newcastle’s first one, a kit that looks back to another Adidas kit from the past, with the use of blue with orange trim as with 1997 Away Kit. An interesting collar design, we wait to see what this looks like in action.

Brighton & Hove Albion, Home: Interesting use of stripes with the new Brighton Kit, with a change between the white and blue either side of the sponsor band, this kit appears to be paired with blue socks as first choice this season and also contains “Hyperturk” accent details, from the popular change kit used over 2 seasons between 2021 and 2023.

It also appears that The Seagulls will be keeping their now tradition of using the previous season’s away kit as the coming season’s 3rd Kit, the all yellow kit will be their 3rd kit this season!

Championship – 9 / 72 Kits

New Kits:

Stoke City, Away: Return to one of their looks in the 90s, this striking purple kit will be the Away kit for Stoke City this season, the yellow detailing really works well with this kit and one I am looking forward to seeing in action.

Birmingham City, Home: It’s 150th Anniversary kit for Birmingham City this season, the shirt which is the same Nike Template as the England Home Kit will be blue with gold detailing, including a special gold club crest.

Oxford United, Home: The tagline for Oxford’s new kit is “Inspired by heritage” and this is certainly a classic looking shirt for the coming season.

League One – 21 / 72 Kits

New Kits:

AFC Wimbledon, Home, Away, 3rd: Lotto returns to English football with AFC Wimbledon launched all three shirts on the same day, delivering a nice looking Home shirt, with a simple but classic feel but some nice detailing in the shirt.

An interesting colour choice for AFC Wimbledon away kit, fluro green has been used in the past as alternative colour for The Dons but not paired with black, it’ll be interesting to see this kit in action.

The final offering is possible the best of the lot with the yellow 3rd Kit, the side panels of this shirt carrying the “lotto” logo is simply wonderful.

Huddersfield Town, Home: Another team that have change suppliers over the summer, Castore have delivered a nice looking kit, this kit celebrates 100 years since their 3 League Championship titles won in a row.

Exeter City, Home: Exeter City continue their partnership with Adidas, their last home kit was used for two seasons, it is yet to confirmed if this will also be used for two season. Nice take on the stripes with this shirt.

Barnsley, Home: Oxen are a Kit Manufacturer that come up with interesting design concepts, at first glance this appears to be a simple design, but a closer look you will see details in the shirt of Yorkshire rose, as well as side panels that take inspiration from some 90s shirt elements, also the Yorkshire rose detail is part of the short design!

Leyton Orient, Home: Following last season’s home kit was always going to be a tough ask, this is a solid effort, there are some side panel checked details within the shirt that makes it stand out from just a generic template.

League Two – 21 / 72 Kits

New Kits:

MK Dons, Home: Another club that has joined the Reebok return to English football, a little more gold detailing than we have seen over recent years, a solid start in terms of design.

Harrogate Town, Away: Plenty of neon on show for Harrogate Town on the road this coming season, with a “highlighter” blue away kit, trimmed with neon pink.

Tranmere Rovers, Home: The new kit from Mills see’s a return of the classic blue and green detailing with the Tranmere Rovers Home Kit, the shirt contains a blue pinstripe.

This week’s Kit News…..

Have you ever heard of kit design being launched, then pulled for design reasons, well this has happened with Ebbsfleet United’s new away kit from Admiral.. the statement on the club’s website..

“The design change is due to the impending release of a similar kit in the global market which was only brought to our attention after our initial, well-received kit launch, and it was suggested the design be altered”

Looks like there is more to come here, especially a kit coming soon with the Gulf Racing Colour Scheme.

Mansfield Town have announced their new kit partnership with Errea, described as a multi-year partnership, Mansfield become the 3rd club to move away from Castore for the upcoming season.

We got our first official look at the Adidas Trefoil Goalkeeper template for 2025 / 26 season, with Newcastle United launching their 3rd Kit this week with a yellow version of the template.

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The Heat Press ’25: Kit Round Up, 27th June

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It’s back…..!

As we approach the end of June, teams are now starting to kick off their pre-season training and of the course the Club World Cup is still in full swing with the completion of the group stages, I thought it was time to dust off The Heat Press and take a look at some new kits….

To pass these summer weeks I will take a weekly (or maybe more) look at the Kits launched across the English Leagues and beyond, the discussion points and anything else Kit Related that comes up. I will only share those kits that have been officially released, as there are plenty of leaks that do the rounds but we will keep this official.

You will also find my Kit Overview illustrations for each of the four divisions.

Premier League – 11 / 60 Kits

New Kits:

Everton, Home: The first kit to be worn at The Hill Dickinson Stadium, which takes inspiration from the new stadium’s location on the banks of the River Mersey and shows a ‘wave’ that flows throughout the shirt. Blue socks will also return as first choice colour, the first time since 2014 / 15 season, although they were navy blue, this is time royal blue socks will be used in the kit’s default look since 2012 / 13.

Tottenham Hotspur, Away: Tottenham Hotspur have followed up their Home Kit, by launching their Away Kit, this is all black kit with a subtle checked pattern within both the shirt and shorts, the kit is being labeled as “In Darkness we Dare” which is a spin on the club’s motto “To do is to dare”. The first team in Premier League to launch Home and Away kits.

Wolverhampton Wanderers, Home: The second season with Sudu as manufacturer and it’s another classic looking Wolves kit, simple but effective, I like that they keep the Home Kits simple and it works well in my eyes, nice collar too and detailing within the shirt.

Championship – 6 / 72 Kits

New Kits:

Preston North End, Away: A fairly standard offering from Castore in terms of the Home Kit, some nice details within the shirt which take inspiration from Deepdale. The talking point here is the sponsor, Spud Bros… but from my point of view, they are local company supporting their local team, so fair play to them, much more appealing than a betting company, so a win from this Kit Geek.

Millwall, Home: If you follow me on Social Media you will know that I’m a Millwall fan, so been waiting for this one, last season’s Home Kit was wonderful, one of my favourite Millwall kits of all time, so any kit this season will have some big shoes to fill in my eyes…! And they have delivered, a simple and clean look, something classical about this shirt with it’s central placement of logos, one happy Millwall Fan here.

West Bromwich Albion, Home: Macron 2nd season with WBA, an interesting collar and some additional detailing in the socks, which also contain a single stripe.

League One – 14 / 72 Kits

New Kits:

Bradford City, Away: Bradford City launched their new Away Kit at the end of last week, and its light, almost metallic all blue look on the road this season, paired with a Pink 3rd Kit which was released at the end of last season! This kit also carries “UK City of Culture” detail on this shirt.

Northampton Town, 3rd Kit: Its the 3rd Kit first up for Northampton Town and another almost metallic futuristic look in League One, with aqua green, gray kit and detailed with neon yellow… a nice look, that works well for me.

Cardiff City, Home: New Balance remains as Cardiff’s kit manufacturer for a 4th season, and this season will see the club play in pinstripes with white shorts and blue socks!

League Two – 18 / 72 Kits

New Kits:

Shrewsbury Town, Home: A nice looking kit, based on one worn by the club between 1983 and 1985. Some nice details within the shirt and the red trim is something that I particularly like and works for me. Oxen delivering some nice designs again.

Cambridge United, Away: Umbro and Cambridge United are a partnership that have consistently delivered and this season looks to continue that trend, with new Home Kit launched last week and the Away proving to be a classic look that will work perfectly as a change kit!

Cambridge United, 3rd: The full kit set is completed for Cambridge, with this black kit which is paired with gold shorts and black socks, a nice balance from Home Kit.

This week’s Kit News…..

Chelsea wore their 2025 / 26 Away Kit for the first time in the Club World Cup Group Game against ES Tunis. The Kit was worn with alternative socks, rather than the Green default socks.

It appears the Brentford x Joma deal is confirmed, with the launch of their training range this week.

Barnsley have confirmed they are moving away from Puma have signed a new Kit deal with Oxen, who now will supply at least three teams in League One this season and four in total in EFL.

Carlisle United who were relegated into National League last season, launched their new home kit and its another look to the past with Umbro, this time taking one of their classic Away kit looks but giving it a home kit spin as they look to bounce back to League Two this season!

You might wonder why the announcements of Liverpool’s new signings has been using last season’s Nike Kits, the new deal with Adidas does not start until 1st August, so all activity including pre-season friendlies in July will be in Nike playing and training kits.

Manchester City used their alternative shorts and socks with their Home Kit in the final World Club Cup Group game against Juventus, the navy shorts and socks give a really interesting look that I think works well with the navy details within the shirt, a look I hope we see in Premier League this season!

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Premier League: Top Trumps 2024/25

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I like to look at Football Kits and Kit Stats in many ways, one way that always seems popular is the “Top Trump” format.

You can find 2023 / 24 Top Trumps look here

So for those of a certain age will know all about Top Trumps, so for this set I have looked at the kits of each of the 20 Premier League Teams, Home, Away and Third kits and stats around these kits, the stats I have picked are the following:

  • League Games Worn – How many league games was the kit (and variations) worn
  • Variations of Kit – The number of variations of that kit were worn
  • Games Won – Number of games won wearing the kit(s)
  • Points Won – Number of points won wearing the kit(s)
  • Points per game – The average number of points per game (total points / games worn) per kit

I have not included games where 25 / 26 kits were worn, for example their final Home game wearing their new kit is not included in the card data.

I have highlighted the “Top Trump” in each section in “Gold and Black”.

The cards by each team….

There they are, 60 Top Trump cards… any surprises there, Wolverhampton Wanderers wearing their Home Kit in 34 games, Fulham’s 2.25 points per game in their 3rd Kit, Aston Villa scoring 52 points in their home kit, Nottingham Forest’s 4 variations of their 3rd Kit?

What would you consider as the overall “Top Trump” card, Liverpool Home Kit or something else?

Are there any other stats that you think I should have used for future Top Trump looks at Football Kits.

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Premier League 2024 / 25: One Kit Wonders

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The 2024 / 25 Premier League season ended with total of 113 different kits used by the 20 teams, you can find details of all of those kits in my in depth End of Season Kit Review, however of those 113 kits there was 33 kit looks that only got one appearance, these are our “One Kit Wonders”!

Thirteen teams used a kit look just once and for those regular readers and followers, there is no guessing which team provided the most of these….. lets take a closer look at these kits!

Arsenal – 2 Kits

Kicking off with Arsenal, the two kits they used just the once were in games 36 and 37 of the season, wearing alternative white shorts / socks with their Away kit and then in their final home game of the season they wore they 25 / 26 Home Kit.

Aston Villa – 10 Kits

Aston Villa who wore 13 Kits in total make up over 30% of the “One Kit Wonders” this season, with 10 Kits they wore just the single time! They had two Home Kit looks worn once, three Away Kit looks including a look they wore on the opening day of the season (sky blue shorts / socks) and the default Away look (with sky blue shorts), each of the four combinations of 3rd Kit usage was used just once and finally they wore their 25 / 26 Away Kit (with alternative white socks) in their final game of the season.

AFC Bournemouth – 2 Kits

Bournemouth were another team that used two different kits twice both kits were worn on visits to the Manchester clubs, with alternative purple shorts worn with their Away Kit against United and in Bournemouth’s final Away game of the season they used alternative red socks with their Home Kit playing City.

Brentford – 1 Kit

One of my Kit oddities of the season was the the appearance of Claret Socks with Brentford’s Away Kit at West Ham United. Initially it was believed that visitors had used a pair of change socks from their hosts but closer inspection shows that these were standard Umbro Teamwear socks, not from West Ham Kit room…!

Chelsea – 1 Kit

Chelsea are the only team in this list that wore a default kit look just once, their 3rd kit was only used once in Premier League at Brighton & Hove Albion.

Everton – 2 Kits

Everton wore three different variations of their Away Kit, two of these were seen just once, with yellow socks at Manchester City and yellow shorts at Chelsea!

Leicester City – 2 Kits

Leicester City used variations of Home Kit (with 3rd socks) and 3rd Kit with Navy socks, and as Everton were used at Manchester City and Chelsea.

Liverpool – 1 Kit

Liverpool just used the one alternative variation this season and this was the use of white socks with their Away kit at Brentford, these were bespoke alternative socks for this kit.

Manchester United – 5 Kits

Manchester United used ten different looks this season, five of these looks were used just once… with one Home Kit look, two Away and two 3rd Kits, all looks used bespoke alternatives to each of the kits, no mash ups.

Newcastle United – 3 Kits

With Newcastle United being another team using ten kit variations through the season they were always going to have a couple of kit looks used just the once, however it was only their Away Kit looks (white shorts / socks and navy short / white socks) that make up their 24 / 25 kit set that were used just the once, the third single use kit was their 25 / 26 Home Kit which they debuted in the final game of the season.

This also means that the Toon Army also wore the most kit variations multiple times, with 7 different kit looks being worn more than once.

Nottingham Forest – 2 Kits

Nottingham Forest wore their 3rd Kit in four different kit combos with white and sky blue shorts and socks, two of these looks were used once, blue shorts and white socks at Aston Villa and white shorts / socks at Crystal Palace.

Tottenham Hotspur – 1 Kit

Tottenham Hotspur used alternative navy socks with both Home and Away Kit, the Away kit look was used just the once at Southampton, this was also one of two victories in their Away Kit in eight games in total it was used.

West Ham United – 1 Kit

On the final day of the season West Ham United used their Home Kit with alternative sky blue shorts, this was their 3rd different Home Kit look of the season but the only time these shorts were used.

There we have all the 33 Kits worn just once in the Premier League this season.

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