May is now upon us and The Premier League is in it’s final month, this Matchweek was played across the Bank Holiday Weekend, with games across four days and two games played on May Day Bank Holday Monday, games played from Friday 1st May and Monday 4th May 2026.
They are the return fixtures of the round of fixtures played in Matchweek 8, played back on 18th / 20th October.
Kits Worn in Total – 103 (No New Kit this Matchweek)
Goalkeeper Kits – 71 (+1 New Kits this Matchweek)
There were no new kits this Matchweek.
Kit Highlights
Arsenal have now worn their Home Kit for nine games in a row, their longest “Kit Streak” of the season!
Brighton & Hove Albion continue to favour their 3rd Kit (last season’s Away) on the road, this is the 8th time the kit has been worn this season, only using their Away 3 times and was last seen on 16th December 2025.
West Ham United wore their 3rd Kit for the first time in 28 games, was last seen in Premier League action on 4th October. This was the 4th different Kit Look used in the last five games by The Hammers.
Manchester City have now worn their 3rd kit for 2 games in a row and the 3rd time in four games!
My favourite “Kit Match Up” of the Matchweek was the game between Bournemouth and Crystal Palace, in the week that Bournemouth have confirmed they will no longer be supplied by Umbro, lets take a moment to enjoy this wonderful kit, paired with a nice looking Palace Away Kit.
Kit Stats
Overall we have seen 13 Home Kits, 3 Away and 4 Third Kits in action.
There was the one Kit variation used in this Matchweek.
Fulham – Home with black shorts, 4th time used
Kit Grid – Up to 4th May
Kit News
AFC Bournemouth took to social media to thank Umbro for their support as their partnership comes to an end, The Cherries have worn the “Double Diamond” for the past 10 seasons and will be supplied by Hummel next season!
Episode 39 of The Football Kit Podcast is now available… and we take a “What If” look at these fixtures & if there was a La Liga style retro weekend and what kits the 20 Premier League Teams would wear.
There are plenty of leaks coming for next seasons kits and I am sure we will see a few of these in the final weeks of the season, so watch this space as these are officallly confirmed.
Finally, my End of Season Reports for the EFL are all now available, links can be found below or check out my Home Page!
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The Premier League returns after a lengthly break for Internationals and FA Cup. This weekend gave us games across four days with both Friday night football and Monday night this was the first time this has happened since Matchweek 2 with these with these matches played across Friday 10th April and Monday 13th April 2026.
They are the return fixtures of the round of fixtures played in Matchweek 20, the first full round of fixtures in 2026.
Kits Worn in Total – 103 (No New Kit this Matchweek)
Goalkeeper Kits – 71 (+1 New Kits this Matchweek)
There were no new outfield kits this Matchweek.
We did see a new Goalkeeper Look, with Aston Villa in Purple Adidas Trefoil Kit
Kit Highlights
Aston Villa wore their 6th Goalkeeper Kit of the season (joint-hghest of the season with Arsenal) and their 3rd different Trefoil look, the Purple Kit was the clubs “first choice” 3rd Kit this season but it was the first time being used in the Premier League.
AFC Bournemouth won for the first time these season in their Away Kit, this was the 7th time the kit was used with 3 Draws and 3 Loses in the previous 6 outings.
Crystal Palace have now worn their Home Kit 21 times this season, with their victory this weekend against Newcastle United means they have now 7 Wins, 7 Draws and 7 Loses when wearing their Home Kit.
My favourite “Kit Match Up” of the Matchweek was the game between Chelsea and Manchester City, the Man City 3rd Kit has got some critism this season and called out as one of the worst kits of the season but in the sunshine it did seem to work in the match up against Chelsea, so I am going to give it a little bit of love.
Kit Stats
Overall we have seen 14 Home Kits, 3 Away and 3 Third Kits in action.
There three Kit variations used in this Matchweek.
Everton – Home in All Blue, 7th time used
Newcastle United – Away with alternative shorts & socks, 2nd time used
Aston Villa – 3rd with alternative purple shorts, 2nd time used
Kit Grid – Up to 14th April
Kit News
There are plenty of leaks coming for next seasons kits and I am sure we will see a few of these in the final weeks of the season, so watch this space as these are officallly confirmed.
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The Premier League returns after last weekend’s FA Cup 4th Round, with these matches played across three days on Saturday 21st February and Monday 23rd February 2026.
They are the return fixtures of the round of fixtures played in Matchweek 12 , which was the first round of mid-week games this season on between the 22nd and 24th November 2025.
Kits Worn in Total – 101 (No New Kit this Matchweek)
Goalkeeper Kits – 70 (+1 New Kits this Matchweek)
There were no new outfield kits on show this Matchweek, the first one of the season.
There was one new Goalkeeper Kit Look used this weekend, Brighton using white socks
Kit Highlights
This Matchweek was the first of this season NOT to feature a new Kit Look, well an outfield look that is as we did see a new Goalkeeper Kit. For comparison, last season the first Matchweek where there was no new outfield kit was Matchweek 19 (4th to 6th January 2025).
Chelsea debuted their new front of shirt sponsor, IFS a provider of Industrial AI. In the communication about this deal, it is described as a Multi-Year partnership, however it is only confirmed as a front of shirt detail for the remainder of the 2025 / 26 season.
James Milner broke the record for the most Premier League games played this weekend, his start from Brighton & Hove Albion against Brentford was his 654th Game across 23 seasons. He carried “654” on his boots and there was also a hand-written gesture within the collar of this match shirt… will we see something more official in the coming weeks?
Newcastle United playing at Manchester City was an interesting kit story, we often see Manchester City play teams in darker shades of blue with no change, however this game saw Newcastle United change into blue, probably the least likely of the their kits to be used but it still worked for me, maybe this was used as a change of luck after wearing their Home Kit in their recent Carabao Cup Semi-Final game earlier this month.
My favourite “Kit Match Up” of the Matchweek was the game between Nottingham Forest and Liverpool, with two classic looking kits on show, I was secretly hoping we would see Liverpool in their 3rd Kit (all green variation), to replicate the opening “Super Sunday” fixture in 1992 (Forest also wearing a kit that resembles that look) but this match up was worked very well.
Kit Stats
Overall we have seen 14 Home Kits, 3 Away and 3 Third Kits in action.
There two Kit variations used in this Matchweek.
Fulham – Away, All Fluro Green, 5th time used
Manchester United – Home, with alternative black shorts, 4th time used
Kit Grid – Up to 23rd February
Kit News
The main news was the announcement of the Chelsea front of shirt sponsorship deal which as mentioned above as part of the weekly highlights.
Puma launched their final official Premier League Ball of the season, called the “Thrill” Ball, this will be used in the final games of the season. This is the first season that Puma have been supplying balls in the Premier League and this will be 4th ball launched this season, with the original ball used at the start of the season, the winter yellow ball and an unused orange “Snow” Ball.
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On Wednesday 28th January 2026 the second League Phase of the expanded Champions League came to it conclusion, with the 36 Teams playing 8 games each for a total of 144 games.
Overall Kit Stats:
113 Kits worn in Group Stages – 144 games
44 Home Kits (33 Default / 11 variations)
33 Away Kits (30 Default / 3 Variations)
30 3rd Kits (23 Default / 7 Variations)
3 “Cup” Kits (2 Default / 1 Variation)
2 4th Kits
1 Charity Kit
2 Teams in 5 Kit Variations
11 Teams in 4 Kit Variations
14 Teams in 3 Kit Variations
8 Teams in 2 Kit Variations
1 Team in just 1 Kit
Team Breakdowns
Below you will find the Kit Log of all 36 Teams, I have these in alphabetical order.
Looking at some of my favourite Kit highlights of the League Phase of the competition…
There were two teams that wore five different Kit variations in their eight games, Bayern Munich and Sporting CP.
Bayern Munich, who wore Home, Away and three different variations of their 3rd Kit.
Sporting CP wore two variations of their Home Kit, Away, 3rd and a Charity Kit.
Bayer Leverkusen were the only team to wear a single Kit Look through this phase of the competition.
PSG were the only team to wear four distinct kits with no variations, wearing Home, Away, 3rd and 4th Kit in their eight games!
AS Monaco wore three different Home Kit looks, using red / white shorts and socks in different combinations.
Benfica were the only team to wear just their Home Kit in all of their matches, they did this in two different looks, wearing default look (white shorts) six times and alternative red shorts twice.
Borussia Dortmund as with traditional over the recent seasons wore a Cup Kit, they did this in two different variations, only wearing alternative shorts the once in the opening game against Juventus.
Juventus wore their 3rd Kit more than any other look, wearing it four times including once at Home.
There were three examples of “European” Change kits, with Napoli having dedicated European Away and 3rd Kits (a shame we did not get to see that wonderful brown 3rd Kit in Champions League Action) and Union Saint-Gilloise used a “European” Away Kit.
Manchester City wore a 4th Kit for second season in a row, this season wearing it three times in total for their most used look away from Etihad Stadium.
That’s it, the Champions League “League” Phase has now been completed!
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For the second time we are seeing the expanded Champions League have it’s final fixtures in January, with the seventh round of fixtures being played on Tuesday 20th January and Wednesday 21st January 2026.
The current Kit Overview for Kits worn by The Champions League Teams.
Match 7 Fixtures
Total Kits Used
Kits Worn in Total – 107
2 New Kits used this Matchweek
New Kits this Matchweek
The 2 new kits this week were the following:
AS Monaco in their Away
Pafos in 3rd Kit with Away socks
Kit Highlights
Bayer Leverkusen remain the only team to wear a single kit look in this phase of the competition.
AS Monaco wore a change kit for the first time in this season’s Champions League, having worn 3 different Home Kit looks in their previous 6 games. This then being their 4th different kit look, the joint most so far this season.
Manchester City wore their 4th Kit for the 3rd time, they have now worn this kit has much as their Home Kit in the competition this season.
Newcastle United wore an alternative Home Kit look at Home against PSV Eindhoven, wearing white shorts and socks.
Benfica have only worn their Home Kit in the competition so far this season, they wore alternative red shorts for the 2nd time playing Juventus.
My favourite Kit Match of the week was the game between Sporting CP and PSG, the PSG 3rd Kit is one of my favourite kit looks of the season, combined with the classic Sporting look was always going to be a great Kit Match up.
Kit Stats
Overall we have seen the following kits…
24 Home Kits
4 Away Kits
6 3rd Kits
1 “Cup” Kit
1 4th Kit
There were just 6 Kit Variations seen this week…
Galatasaray – Home with Away Shorts, 2nd time used
Union Saint-Gilloise – 3rd with Home Socks, 2nd time used
Pafos – 3rd with Away socks
Juventus – Home with alternative white shorts & socks, 3rd time used
Benfica – Home with alternative red shorts, 2nd time used
Newcastle United – Home with alternative white shorts & socks, 2nd time used
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The Premier League is rapidly closing in the half way point of the season, and these were the sixth round games of nine over a six week period, with these games completed between Saturday 20th December and Monday 22nd December 2025.
There were two new kit looks on show this weekend.
Manchester United wore their Away Kit with alternative purple socks
Nottingham Forest wore their 3rd Kit for the first time in Premier League this season.
Kit Highlights
Manchester United wore their 7th Kit Variation of the season, the joint highest (with their opponents of the day Aston Villa). They have now worn 2 Home Kits, 2 Away Kits and 3 Third Kits.
Nottingham Forest wore their 5th Kit Variation of the Season, wearing their 3rd Kit for the first time in Domestic Football this season, only previously wearing it in Europa League.
This also means that all 20 Premier League Teams have now worn their Home, Away and 3rd Kits this season!
Tottenham Hotspur wore a charity sponsor in their game with Liverpool, this was part of their main shirt sponsor AIA’s Children’s Cancer in Thailand charity campaign.
My favourite “Kit Match Up” of the Matchweek was the game between Manchester City and West Ham United, with West Ham in “All Claret look works nicely with this current Home Shirt.
Kit Stats
Overall we have seen 15 Home Kits, 2 Away and 3 Third Kits in action.
There were two Kit variations used in this Matchweek.
West Ham United – Home, All Claret, 2nd time used
Manchester United – Away, with alternative purple socks
Kit Grid – Up to 22nd December
Kit News
There was no significant Premier League Kit News this week.
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We are now three quarters of the way the League Phase of the Champions League this season, the sixth round of fixtures being played on Tuesday 9th December and Wednesday 10th December 2025, the final Champions League games of this calendar year.
The current Kit Overview for Kits worn by The Champions League Teams.
Match 6 Fixtures
Total Kits Used
Kits Worn in Total – 105
7 New Kits used this Matchweek
New Kits this Matchweek
The 7 new kits this week were the following:
Eintracht Frankfurt – Away
AS Monaco – Home with white socks
Slavia Prague – Away
FC Copenhagen – Away
Newcastle United – Away with alternative white socks
Napoli – Euro Away with alternative blue shorts
Bodø/Glimt – 3rd
Kit Highlights
100 Kits has been hit this match week, and it’s 105 Kits used in 108 games in total.
Bayer Leverkusen are the only team to wear just a single kit look in the six games.
Eintracht Frankfurt wore a change kit for the first time in the competition this season.
AS Monaco wore their 3rd different kit look, all of the being Home Kits with different combinations of red / white shorts and socks, they wore white shorts and socks at Home to Galatasaray.
Manchester City used their 4th Kit for the 2nd time in the competition in their game at Real Madrid.
There are ten teams that have now worn four kit looks in the opening six games, Galatasaray and Sporting CP (who used four in four games), Ajax, Athletic Club, Bayern Munich, Napoli, Newcastle United, PSG and Union Saint-Gilloise
My favourite Kit Match of the week was the game between PSV and Atletico Madrid, a nice contrast of kits and the Atletico 3rd Kit is a wonderful example of the current T90 Nike 3rd Kits.
Kit Stats
Overall we have seen the following kits…
20 Home Kits
10 Away Kits
4 3rd Kits
1 “Cup” Kit
1 4th Kit
There were just 5 Kit Variations seen this week…
Chelsea – Away with alternative socks, 2nd time used
AS Monaco – Home with white socks
Newcastle United – Away with alternative white socks
Napoli – Euro Away with alternative blue shorts
Juventus – Home with alternative white shorts, 2nd time used
Let me know your thoughts or other details you spotted this week in the comments below or at my socials.. X – @kit_geek or Bluesky – Kit Geek and I will be back after next round of Champions League games in January, with Round 7 on 20th and 21st January 2026.
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Slightly delayed here is my look at Matchweek 3 of Champions League, completed on Tuesday 21st and Wednesday 22nd October.
The current Kit Overview for Kits worn by The Champions League Teams.
This gives 107 of the 108 Kits of the 36 Teams, but there will be more thanks to a 4th Kits / Cup Kits that we will see in use over the coming months!
Match 3 Fixtures
Total Kits Used
Kits Worn in Total – 71
10 New Kits used this Matchweek
New Kits this Matchweek
There were 10 new kits this week:
Olympiacos – Away
Pafos – 3rd
Atletico Mardid – Away
PSG – 3rd
Inter Milan – Away
Manchester City – 4th
Galatasaray – Home / Away Shorts
Bodø/Glimt – Away
Ajax – 3rd / Alternative dark blue socks
Sporting CP – 4th
Kit Highlights
There are eight teams that have worn three different kits in their opening three games of Champions League – Ajax, Atletico Madrid, Galatasaray, Manchester City, Olympiacos, Pafos, PSG and Sporting CP.
Nine teams have just worn a single kit look in the three games so far – Bayer Leverkusen, Benfica, Chelsea, Copenhagen, Eintracht Frankfurt, Kairat, Moncao, Real Madrid and Villarreal.
This was the Matchweek where we saw the use of 4th Kits for the first time this season, however for two very different reasons..
Manchester City’s 4th Kit is in collaboration with EA SPORTS FC.
Sporting CP’s 4th Kit was a Charity Kit raising awareness for Brest Cancer for Pink October.
Galatasaray wore a nice variation of their Home Kit, which was paired with their white Away shorts.
Juventus are yet to wear their Home Kit in the competition so far this season, having worn their 3rd twice (including once at Home) and Away Kit.
PSG are one of the teams to make it three kits in three games, with their 3rd Kit, which is my favourite of the T90 Nike 3rd Kits this season.
My favourite Kit Match of the week was the game between Chelsea and Ajax, as regular followers will know I do enjoy a contrasting sock colour with a kit look, so both teams going for this was always going to be a match up I enjoyed.
Kit Stats
Overall we have seen the following kits…
21 Home Kits
5 Away Kits
6 3rd Kits
2 “Cup” Kit
2 4th Kits
There were just two Kit Variations seen this week…
Galatasaray – Home, with white (Away) shorts
Ajax – 3rd, with alternative dark blue socks
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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
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.
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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
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.
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