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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…

X – @kit_geek or Bluesky – Kit Geek

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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…

X – @kit_geek or Bluesky – Kit Geek

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EFL, The Championship 24/25: End of Season Kit Report

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The 2024 / 25 The Championship Season came to a close on Saturday 3rd May 2025, with Leeds United securing the title in stoppage time on the final day of the season from Burnley, with both teams amassing a staggering 100 points. Sheffield United, Sunderland, Coventry City and Bristol City will compete in the Playoffs for the final promotion place.

I am taking my annual in depth look at the kits worn during the league stage of the season (not including Play Offs).

Overview of Kits Worn

Kit Stats

  • 1104 Kits worn (552 Games)
  • 95 Different Kit variations used by the 24 teams.
  • Home Kits – 34% of Kit variations used
    • 32 Home Kits worn in total 
    • 8 Home Kit variations worn
  • Away Kits – 35% of variations used
    • 33 Away Kits worn in total
    • 10 Away Kit variations worn
  • 3rd Kits – 29% of variations worn
    • 24 3rd Kits worn in total
    • 4 3rd Kit variations worn
  • Special Kits – 2% of variations worn
    • 2 Special Kits worn in total

Kit Log – Match 1 to Match 23

Kit Log – Match 24 to Match 46

Kit Variations

Looking in more detail at the kit variations worn by the Championship Teams

  • Luton Town in 9 Kit Variations: Home x3, Away x3, 3rd x3
  • Plymouth Argyle in 6 Kit Variations: Home x4, Away, 3rd
  • Sheffield Wednesday in 5 Kit Variations: Home x2, Away x2, 3rd
  • 12 Teams wore 4 Kit Variations
    • Cardiff City: Home, Away x2, 3rd
    • Coventry City: Home, Away, 3rd x2
    • Hull City: Home, Away, 3rd, Special
    • Middlesbrough: Home, Away, 3rd, Special
    • Millwall: Home, Away x2, 3rd
    • Oxford United: Home, Away x2, 3rd
    • Portsmouth: Home, Away x3, 3rd
    • Preston North End: Home, Away, 3rd x2
    • Sheffield United: Home x2, Away, 3rd
    • Stoke City: Home, Away x2, 3rd
    • Swansea City: Home, Away x2, 3rd
    • Watford: Home x2, Away, 3rd
  • 9 Teams wore 3 Kit Variations (Home, Away, 3rd Kits)
  • Most Variations of Home Kit – 4 Kits
    • Plymouth Argyle:
      • Default Home
      • Home with Home Shorts & white (Away) socks
      • Home with black (3rd) shorts & white (Away socks)
      • Home with Black (3rd shorts) and Home socks
  • Most Variations of Away Kit – 3 Kits
    • Luton Town
      • Default All Navy Away
      • Away with Orange (Home) socks
      • Away with White (3rd) socks
  • Most Variations of 3rd Kit – 3 Kits
    • Luton Town
      • Default All White 3rd
      • 3rd with Navy (Home) shorts
      • 3rd with Navy (Home) shorts and Navy (Away) socks
  • 11 Teams only used Kits with no variations
  • Most worn Home Kit – 39, Norwich City
  • Most worn Away Kit – 14, Leeds United
  • Most worn 3rd Kit – 12, Hull City and Millwall

Something that I have created last season which provided to be popular was an overview of when each of the new kits were first worn, for example… Burnley wore 3rd Kit, Home Kit and then Away Kit in their first three games

Match 1 to Match 23

Match 24 to Match 46

Kit Grid

Below is a graphic of what kits where worn against what teams, its one that I share on a weekly basis on my Twitter Account – @Kit_Geek

Kit Highlights and Summary

In 2024 / 25 Championship season teams wore 95 Kits, this was an increase on the number kits compared to last season where 85 Kits were worn, this is the joint with League One with the fewest number of Kit Variations seen this season with Luton Town using nine Kit Variations, 9.5% of the total Kits used in The Championship

The single most worn Kit in the League was Norwich City for the second season in a row, who wore their Home Kit in 39 of the 46 League games, however this was a reduction from last season having worn their Home Kit 41 times in 23 / 24 Season.

Luton Town were the Kit Lovers Team of the Championship, with a perfectly matched set of kits that was able to be mix and matched, providing nine different looks with some wonderful mash ups!

Plymouth Argyle were another team that made good use of their Kit Set, using 3rd Shorts (Black) and Away Socks (White) to provide alternative Home Kit Variations with white / black shorts and socks.

A theme seen within The Championship was the use of the Kit Set to create new looks, several teams used their Kit in this way, Luton Town and Plymouth Argyle above, there were other notable examples.

Watford made good use of their Black Away Kit shorts and socks, to keep kit looking very much to the club colours.

Preston mashed up their 3rd Kit (shirt) and Away (shorts and socks), to give a different Kit Look at Sheffield Wednesday but one that tonally worked perfectly.

Also Cardiff City, Coventry City, Millwall, Oxford United, Portsmouth, Sheffield United, Sheffield Wednesday, Stoke City and Swansea City, used another set of socks to create a different Kit Look, with most of these looks being used against Sheffield Wednesday!

Sheffield Wednesday’s Away Kit was an interesting story this season. When released it was shown with black / white socks, that were nice in their design, something a little different, however during the season we did not actually see these socks in action, rather plain white ones worn four times with their Away Kit (and used three times for an alternative Home Kit Look).

There were two “Special Kits” on show in the 2024 / 25 Season…

Hull City wore a special 120th Anniversary Kit against Cardiff City on 28th September.

Middlesbrough wore a “No more Red” Kit, which was a charity kit against Knife Crime, this was worn against Coventry City on 2nd November

There we have it, The Championship’s End of Season Kit report for 2024 / 25, please let me know your favourite kit highlights from this division on the comments below or over on my Socials.

X – @kit_geek or Bluesky – Kit Geek

You can find other End of Season Reports below when they are published…!

League One – 2024 / 25

League Two – 2024 / 25

Premier League – 2024 / 25

EFL, The Championship 23/24: End of Season Kit Report

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The 2023/24 The Championship Season came to a close on Saturday 4th May 2024, with Leicester City securing the title on 29th April and Ipswich Town confirming their promotion as runners up on the final day of the season, making it back to back promotions for The Tractor Boys. Leeds United, Southampton, West Bromwich Albion and Norwich City will compete in the Playoffs for the final promotion place.

I wanted to take a look at the kits worn during the league stage of the season (not including Play Offs).

Kit Stats

  • 1104 Kits worn (552 Games)
  • 86 Different Kit variations used by the 24 teams.
  • Home Kits – 38% of Kit variations used
    • 33 Home Kits worn in total (Including 1 Kit from 24/25 Season)
    • 7 Home Kit variations worn
  • Away Kits – 32% of variations used
    • 27 Away Kits worn in total
    • 3 Away Kit variations worn
  • 3rd Kits – 27% of variations worn
    • 23 3rd Kits worn in total
    • No 3rd Kit variations worn
  • Special Kits – 3% of variations worn
    • 3 Special Kits worn in total

Overview of Kits Worn

Kit Log – Match 1 to Match 15

Kit Log – Match 16 to Match 30

Kit Log – Match 31 to Match 46

Kit Variations

Looking in more detail at the kit variations worn by the Championship Teams

  • Queen’s Park Rangers in 6 Kit Variations: Home x5 (Including 24/25 Home Kit), Away
  • 2 Teams wore 5 Kit Variations
    • Plymouth Argyle: Home x2, Away x2, 3rd
    • Swansea City: Home x2, Away, 3rd, Special Kit
  • 8 Teams wore 4 Kit Variations
    • Birmingham City: Home x2, Away, 3rd
    • Bristol City: Home, Away, 3rd, Special Kit
    • Leeds United: Home, Away x2, 3rd
    • Preston North End: Home, Away, 3rd, Special Kit
    • Southampton: Home, Away x2, 3rd
    • Stoke City: Home x2, Away, 3rd
    • Sunderland: Home x2, Away, 3rd
    • West Bromwich Albion: Home x2, Away, 3rd
  • 13 Teams wore 3 Kit Variations (Home, Away, 3rd Kits)
  • Most Variations of Home Kit – 4 Kits
    • QPR: Hoops with white shorts & socks – Blue shorts & socks – White shorts / blue socks – Blue Shorts / White socks
  • Most Variations of Away Kit – 2 Kits
    • Leeds United: All Blue – Blue / Blue / Aqua Blue
    • Plymouth Argyle: All White – White / White / Green
    • Southampton: White / Turquoise / White – White / Turquoise shorts & socks
  • Most Variations of 3rd Kit – 1 Kits
    • No Team in a 3rd Kit Variation
  • 13 Teams only used Home, Away kits and 3rd Kits with no variations
  • 1 Teams in just Home and Away Kits, with variations used
  • Most worn Home Kit – 41, Norwich City
  • Most worn Away Kit – 18, Hull City
  • Most worn 3rd Kit – 14, Preston North End

Something new that I have created for this season is an overview of when each of the new kits were first worn, for example… Hull City wore their 3rd Kit in their first game, Home Kit in their 2nd game and Away Kit in their 3rd game..!

Match 1 to Match 23

Match 24 to Match 46

Kit Grid

Below is a graphic of what kits where worn against what teams, its one that I share on a weekly basis on my Twitter Account – @Kit_Geek

Kit Highlights and Summary

In 2023/24 Championship season teams wore 85 Kits, this was a decrease in the number kits compared to last season where 99 Kits were worn, this is the joint with League One with the fewest number of Kit Variations seen this season. Ironically the only team with no 3rd Kit, just Home and Away had the most variations used.

The single most worn Kit in the League was Norwich City, who wore their Home Kit in 41 of the 46 League games.

Despite being the only club in the Championship with no 3rd Kit, Queen’s Park Rangers used the most kit looks in the league this season, which included 5 different Home Kit Looks. This does include their 2024/24 Home Kit which they debuted in their final Home game of the season, but they did use their 23/24 Home Kit in four different variations across 32 games, using all possible combinations of blue / white shorts and socks.

A theme seen within The Championship was the use of Change Kit / Alternative Socks to create new looks, QPR as seen above but also Birmingham City (Away Socks), Plymouth Argyle (Away), Stoke City (Alternative Red Socks), Swansea City (3rd) and West Brom Albion (3rd).

There were only three Away variations worn by Championship clubs, with Leeds United, Plymouth Argyle and Southampton all doning alternative socks (Plymouth using Home Socks) during the season. Southampton and Plymouth also using alternative socks in both fixtures between the clubs.

I want to call out Hull City Kits this season, for me they have delivered the perfect three kit looks for them this season and probably my favourite set of Kits across the English Leagues, they used their Home Kit 26 times, Away Kit 18 times including wearing it once at Home in their final Home game of the season, their 3rd was worn just twice, shame!

There were three “Special Kits” on show in the 2023/24 Season…

Bristol City in a 1974 Heritage Kit

Preston North End in a Sir Tom Finney Special Kit

Swansea City in 30th Anniversary Kit of their first appearence at Wembley in Autoglass Trophy

There we have it, The Championship’s End of Season Kit report for 2023/24, please let me know your favourite kit highlights from this division on the comments below or over at – @Kit_Geek

You can find other End of Season Reports below when they are published…!

Premier League – End of Season Report

League One – End of Season Report

League Two – End of Season Report