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Premier League: Matchweek 4, Kit Review

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The Premier League is back after the first International Break of the season and the closure of the transfer window! Matchweek 4 has been completed and we are taking a more detailed look into the Kits used this past weekend.

You can find last week’s report here

The current Kit Overview for Premier League is below:

All 60 Kits have now been released… with Liverpool officially launching their 3rd Kit.

Matchweek 4 Fixtures

Total Kits Used

  • Kits Worn in Total – 48 (+5 Kits this Matchweek)
  • Goalkeeper Kits – 39 (+4 Kits this Matchweek)

New Kits this Matchweek

There were 5 new Kit looks on show this Matchweek.

Nottingham Forest in their Away Kit, with alternative navy blue shorts.

Aston Villa in an alternative Home Kit look, with claret shorts and socks.

Leeds United in their 3rd Kit for first time in League this season.

Tottenham Hotspur in alternative navy socks with their Home Kit.

Liverpool in their 3rd Kit for the first time, wearing alternative green shorts on this occasion.

There were also four new Goalkeeper Kit looks used this weekend:

  • Burnley – Orange
  • Leeds United – Blue Template
  • Liverpool – Black Adidas Trefoil Template
  • Wolverhampton Wanderers – Pink

Kit Highlights

There are eight teams that have worn three different kit looks in their opening four games, of these Brentford, Leeds United, Newcastle United and West Ham United and the only teams to wear Home, Away and 3rd Kits.

This was the first time that Liverpool have worn the Adidas Trefoil logo in the Premier League, last wearing in the English Top Flight in the 1990 / 91 Season.

Nottingham Forest were the only team wear an Away Kit this weekend and are the first team to wear two variations of a change kit with their use of navy blue shorts against Arsenal.

Thanks to our friend (and guest of The Football Kit Podcast) Jim Hearson for pointing out that in Ange Postecoglou’s first game in charge of Forest, they actually look like Tottenham Hotspur!

My favourite “Kit Match Up” of the Matchweek was the game between West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur, with the amount of Navy in the Spurs shirt, the alternative socks give a nice balance to the Kit, overall giving a nice kit match!

Kit Stats

Overall we have seen 16 Home Kits, 1 Away and 3 Third Kits in action.

There was five Kit variations used in this Matchweek

  • Nottingham Forest – Away, alternative navy shorts
  • Aston Villa – Home, all claret
  • Tottenham Hotspur – Home, alternative navy socks
  • Liverpool – 3rd, with alternative green shorts
  • Manchester United – Home, with alternative black shorts, 2nd time used this season

Kit Grid – Up to 14th September

Kit News

Sunderland have launched a range of retro shirts and tracksuits based on their Patrick kits and equipment worn between 1986 and 1988, carrying the Patrick logo and Tuborg sponsor of that time.

The final kit to be released in the Premier League this season was the Liverpool 3rd, no surprises in what this looks like as images have been doing the rounds for several months, so it is nice to official pictures and confirmation of Black Trefoil Goalkeeper Template.

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…

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Premier League: Matchweek 3, Kit Review

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August for the Premier League is now completed with conclusion of Matchweek 3 and we now turn the close of the transfer window and the first International Break of the season!

You can find last week’s report here

The current Kit Overview for Premier League is below:

We have 59 out of 60 Kits released so far… with just Liverpool to officially release their 3rd Kit.

Matchweek 3 Fixtures

Total Kits Used

  • Kits Worn in Total – 43 (+6 Kits this Matchweek)
  • Goalkeeper Kits – 35 (+5 Kits this Matchweek)

New Kits this Matchweek

There were 6 New Kits used in the third round of fixtures

  • Fulham – Home, with alternative black socks
  • Burnley – Away
  • Brentford – Away
  • Newcastle United – 3rd
  • Manchester City – Away
  • West Ham United – Away

There were 5 New Goalkeeper Kits used as well:

  • Tottenham Hotspur – Blue Nike Template
  • Newcastle United – Yellow Adidas Trefoil Template
  • Manchester City – Yellow Puma Template
  • Nottingham Forest – Blue Adidas Template
  • Arsenal – Black Adidas Trefoil Template

Kit Highlights

There have been four teams that have worn three different kit looks in their opening three games, with Brentford, Newcastle United and West Ham United in Home, Away and 3rd Kits worn in these games.

Fulham are the other team to wear three different kits, with their Home Kit being all white this season it gave us for an unusual kit look with alternative black socks this weekend.

Three teams have also worn three Goalkeeper looks so far this season, with Arsenal, Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur, with Arsenal using a their second different colour “Trefoil” Kit this season, with the black version on show at Liverpool.

My favourite “Kit Match Up” of the Matchweek was the game between Sunderland and Brentford, Brentford using their Brown Away Kit for the first time, and paired against the Sunderland Home, it gave us an interesting match up.

Kit Stats

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

There was just the one Kit variations used in this Matchweek

  • Fulham – Home, with alternative black socks

Kit Grid – Up to 1st September

Kit News

Tottenham Hotspur release their 3rd for the season, a kit launch that was fairly quiet with no fanfare or videos, etc… they are another Nike team that will have “Total 90” look.

This kit using an all yellow look… one interesting use of this kit within the Total 90 template is the navy band for the players name, contrasting against the yellow shirt, this also means the kit will be that rare Premier League shirt that will carry different colour player name and numbers.

Everton are another team to release their 3rd Kit this week, with inspiration taken from their new stadium again and its location, “ripples of the River Mersey” are the basis of the coloured hoops within this black kit and also see’s the “Prince Rupert Tower” logo being used as the crest in the kit.

Nottingham Forest launch the penultimate kit of the Premier League season, this all navy kit with a vibrant (solar) red detailing, there is a subtle black pattern within the body of the shirt.

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… and the Premier League Kit reviews will be back after the International Break.

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Premier League – Matchweek 1

Premier League – Matchweek 2

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Premier League: Matchweek 2, Kit Review

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Matchweek 2 is now completed, with all teams now playing at Home this season.

You can find last week’s report here

The current Kit Overview for Premier League is below:

We have 56 out of 60 Kits released so far… with just 4 Teams left to officially release their 3rd Kits.

Matchweek 2 Fixtures

Total Kits Used

  • Kits Worn in Total – 37 (+17 Kits this Matchweek)
  • Goalkeeper Kits – 30 (+10 Kits this Matchweek)

New Kits this Matchweek

There were 17 new kits used in the second round of fixtures:

  • West Ham United – Home
  • Chelsea – 3rd
  • Tottenham Hotspur – Away
  • Bournemouth – Home
  • Wolves – 3rd
  • Brentford – Home
  • Aston Villa – Away, with alternative white shorts / socks
  • Sunderland – 3rd
  • Arsenal – Home
  • Leeds United – Away
  • Crystal Palace – Home
  • Nottingham Forest – Away
  • Everton – Home
  • Brighton & Hove Albion – Away
  • Fulham – Home
  • Manchester United – Home, with alternative black shorts
  • Newcastle United – Home

Kit Highlights

There were just three teams that have worn the same kit in the opening two games, Manchester City, Burnley and Liverpool all played in their home kits in both games, with Liverpool the only team to wear their default home look in an Away game this weekend.

Aston Villa followed up last season’s incredible 13 different kits used with a second kit in two games this season, this one was an alternative look of their Away with bespoke white shorts and socks.

My favourite “Kit Match Up” of the Matchweek was the game between Bournemouth and Wolves, the Bournemouth Home kit is one of my favourite in Premier League this season, matched up an interesting 3rd Kit from Wolves delivered us a nice looking Kit Match up!

Kit Stats

Overall we have seen 12 Home Kits, 5 Away and 3 Third Kits in action.

There was just the two Kit variations used in this Matchweek

  • Aston Villa – Away with alternative white shorts / socks
  • Manchester United – Home with alternative black shorts

Kit Grid – Up to 26th August

Kit News

Crystal Palace have now released their Away Kit, called “Eagle White” – there was rumours of the kit being delayed as it resembled an Olympique Lyonnais but we will leave that up to you to decide.

Chelsea have released their 3rd Kit for the season, one of the Nike Total 90 remakes, this is based on the colours worn by Chelsea in those years, however this was an Umbro Kit at the time. This kit also carries the same crest worn with this kit (I am reluctant to say retro given it was only 20 years ago)!

Aston Villa are another team to launch their 3rd Kit, as they are now are of the Adidas Elite teams it means they get the “Trefoil” treatment with their kit. This is shirt is draws direct inspiration from the signature stained glass windows with Villa Park.

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…

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Premier League – Matchweek 1

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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!

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

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The Heat Press ’25: Kit Round up, 4th July

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The Heat Press returns for issue number 3 of it’s summer series looking at the kits released in English Football over the last few days, with 26 new kits launched since Issue 2.

The first two 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

New Kits:

Brighton & Hove Albion, Away: Just a day after releasing their Home Kit, Brighton launched their Away, and it’s an Ajax style design in 2 tone purple, nice to another colour added to the Premier League colour palette. With this they become the first team to complete their “Kit Set” for the season ahead.

Burnley, Home: The second offering from Castore and Burnley move away from light blue sleeves for the first time since 2016 / 17 season, using the club’s traditional light blue in cuff and collar. There is a subtle map detail within the shirt with mapping and the contour lines of the surrounding hills.

West Ham United, Home: This will be last West Ham / Umbro Home Kit as The Hammers will move to New Balance next season after 11 seasons. Not much Sky Blue in this final kit and given some of the home kits produced by Umbro over their partnership this kit is not really going out in style.

Sunderland, Away: Its a blue Away kit for Sunderland on the return to the Premier League, a re-imagining of the Hummel kit worn between 1989 and 1990, it also pays tribute to Sunderland’s maritime identity, the kit features a “bespoke pattern inspired by the view of the Roker Beach lighthouse”.

Leeds United, Home: The new Leeds kit from Adidas is everything you would expect from Leeds United Home Kit, with some nice yellow / blue detailing in the collar and cuffs.

Brentford, Home: This is the first kit in the Joma / Brentford partnership and its a good one, celebrating the club playing in red and white for 100 years this is a nice design, interesting collar which feels like a modern take on a laced up collar. The replica version will carry stripes on the back of the shirt, however the authentic (player) version will have a red block on the back in line with Premier League regulations.

Championship – 16 / 72 Kits

New Kits:

Middlesbrough, Home: Another club who have moved to Castore, this first offering is everything you would expect from a Middlesbrough Home Kit, with its classic look that appears to be delivered well.

Southampton, Home: Southampton in their second season with Puma and have been delivered a much better looking shirt than last season, taking homage to one of their classic looks from 70s.

Charlton Athletic, Away: It’s interesting design for Charlton’s Away, the white / blue / grey kit contains a pattern of fish scales, but it is not as random as you may first think… the kit “pays tribute to legendary local fishmonger Arthur Bryan. Charlton’s nickname, The Addicks, originates from the haddock meals Bryan provided to players”

Derby County, Home: Its a return to a classic Puma x Derby look from the 90s, with the use of black / white sleeves, with this wonderful Puma template that has delivered so many good looks so far this season.

Norwich City, Home: This is the 5th season of the Norwich / Joma partnership and this again delivers what you would expect from a Norwich Home Kit, there some detail in collar and cuff which is inspired by a kit look in the 90 from Mitre.

Watford, Home: Kelme have often taken a chance with Watford Home Kits and this one is no different with red stripes included in the shirt, the kit is paired with red shorts and socks as was also seen last season.

Blackburn Rovers, 3rd: This 3rd Kit is based on the local council’s “Coat of Arms”, using a dark green shades to create their iconic halved shirts in another look.

League One – 31 / 72 Kits

New Kits:

Wigan Athletic, Home: The Wigan / Puma partnership continues for eighth season, this new home shirt has an interesting “yolk” shoulder panel to break the traditional stripes up, that looks like it is taking inspiration from 2005 / 06 Shirt (the club’s first season in Premier League).

Peterborough United, Away: It’s an olive green away kit for The Posh on the road this season, trimmed with navy with some additional darker green detailing on side panels and sleeves.

Lincoln City, Away: Lincoln’s Away Kit takes influence from the flag of Lincolnshire, featuring blue, green, yellow and red colour scheme that makes up the flag, which is celebrating its 20th birthday this year and the fleur-de-lis motif running through the shirt.

Doncaster Rovers, Away: Another Oxen Away kit and similar use of blues as the above kit, this is being marketed as a “Tribute to the City”.

Stockport County, Home: Stockport County will be in a lot more white than is normally seen with their new Home Kit, the shirt goes from their traditional blue into white, with white shorts.

Luton Town, Home: A new manufacturer in English Football, with Reflo taking over supplying Luton Town’s Kits from this season, and is a nice, classic look for The Hatters with navy sleeves being used for the first time since 1995, however that was white a white Home shirt… this shirt is one that pays homage to a popular Adidas Away kit of the early 80s, a solid start in terms of design for Reflo.

Bolton Wanderers, Home: Another solid offering from Macron, some nice details in side panels and within shorts to give the look a fresh feel…

Wycombe Wanderers, Home / Away / 3rd: Wycombe have launched all three kits at the same time and these are first new kits in two seasons for the club who used the same three kits for the last two seasons. A nice take on the classic Home Quartered shirt, a yellow Away shirt and the club alternative colours of green and white are used in the 3rd Kit this time, with a checkered shirt.

League Two – 24 / 72 Kits

New Kits:

Grimsby Town, Away: Umbro and Grimsby Town are another one of the partnerships that seems to deliver with all elements of the kits, including training wear. This Away kits is a tribute to 1995 / 96 Away and one of the former cult-hero Ivano Bonetti, who features in the video for the kit, and one that I am sure will be popular with the fans.

Crawley Town, Away: A simple but classic looking white Away Kit for Crawley Town, with some nice detailing on side panels and cuffs. There is also an additional detail within the shirt which contains the names of the local neighbourhoods in the Crawley area.

Newport County, Home: Newport County will be in halved shirts, the design features a map that traces the route between Newport and Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, the town where the club played in 1989. There is something timeless about this kit, it works really well.

This week’s Kit News…..

Crystal Palace and Macron have announced a “Multi-year” extension to the partnership, having first reunited in 2022 there is no details on the length of the contract but it looks like we will see them in Macron kits for the foreseeable future.

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…

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