Watford Announces Sportsbet.io Shirt Sponsor Deal + Shows Off Final 19-20 Home Kit With New Sponsor
Jun 17, 2019, by Chris
English Premier League club Watford FC three days ago announces that it has reached an agreement with Coingaming for its sport betting brand, Sportsbet.io, to become the club’s new front of shirt partner from the beginning of the 2019/20 season. Sportsbet.io replaces FxPro as the Hornets’ main club partner.
On April 1 2019, following a joke kit leak by the club as April Fool's prank, Watford officially confirmed their home kit for the 2019-2020 season - It's the same one that we leaked a week before that.
Watford FC Announces Sportsbet.io Shirt Sponsor Deal
The new Watford FC Sportsbet.io shirt sponsor deal is "the club’s largest ever sponsorship deal and the the first Premier League shirt front deal signed by a company who are known for their block chain technology and cryptocurrency expertise."
The Sportsbet.io logo will appear on the front of Watford’s playing jerseys and training kit for the next three years, with the deal covering the 2019-20, 2020-21 and 2021-22 seasons.
According to the club statement, "Sportsbet.io have chosen Watford FC to be their only Premier League shirt partner as they push the brand to a global audience."
Watford also revealed that that Sportsbet.io has changed the colours of their logo to seamlessly integrate with our home kit in 2019/20, something that would be "an indication of the brand’s commitment to collaboration and creativity."
Spencer Field, Global Strategy & Partnerships Director of Watford FC, said: “This is an important year for the club as we aim to improve on a fantastic season both on and off the pitch in 2019-20. Our desire to increase our global reach while continuing to make our fans proud by doing things differently in the Watford way is fully supported by Sportsbet.io."
Justin Le Brocque, Head of Sportsbook Marketing at Sportsbet.io, said: “The Premier League is the most watched sports league in the world, so we are absolutely delighted to announce a major sponsorship deal with one of its most celebrated teams. Like Watford, Sportsbet.io knows no borders in its efforts to bring fun, fast and fair entertainment and excellence to a truly global audience. We are both looking to disrupt more established competitors and need to be creative in the way we approach this challenge."
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Special Detail on the FA Community Shield Sleeve Patch
The sleeve patch worn during recent 2026 FA Community Shield match featured a unique, customized touch: the ribbon running across the shield was split into red and sky blue, representing the primary colors of Arsenal and Manchester City.
This bespoke ribbon colorway tradition first debuted at the 2015 FA Community Shield in the clash between Arsenal and Chelsea.
The only exceptions to this colored-ribbon tradition occurred in 2020 (Arsenal vs. Liverpool) and 2025 (Crystal Palace vs. Liverpool), where the ribbons on the patch were rendered in neutral white. This adjustment is believed to be the FA's standard protocol to maintain visual balance when both competing clubs share the same primary kit color (red).
Another unique scenario took place in 2021. Even though Manchester City wore their away kit against Leicester City, the patch still featured both clubs' traditional home colors. This was possible because City’s sky blue and Leicester’s royal blue possess distinguishable shades.
Big thanks to @jerseystory_vn for spotting this detail and creating the collage.
Gianluigi Donnarumma Prefers Replica Kits
During the 2026 FA Community Shield, Gianluigi Donnarumma was once again spotted wearing a replica jersey on the pitch rather than an authentic player-issue shirt. Details such as the embroidered crest and the standard dryCELL branding confirmed his kit choice.
This marks the second consecutive season since joining Manchester City that the Italian goalkeeper has opted for the replica version. The reason stems from Puma's player-issue shirts featuring a tighter, more athletic cut, whereas Donnarumma prefers a looser, roomier fit for maximum comfort and freedom of movement.
Big thanks to @jerseystory_vn for spotting this detail and creating the comparison graphic.
Rodri to Wear Number 16 at FC Barcelona
Incoming FC Barcelona signing Rodri is set to wear his trademark number 16 jersey following his big-money switch from Manchester City. The Spanish international midfielder has built an iconic association with the number throughout his career at club level with Manchester City and on the international stage with Spain.
The number 16 shirt had previously belonged to young midfielder Fermín López. Following direct conversations between the players, Fermín has agreed to vacate the number and switch to the number 7 shirt, allowing Rodri to take his favored jersey ahead of the 26-27 season.
Real Zaragoza 26-27 Away Kit Released
The new Real Zaragoza 26-27 away kit was officially launched, bringing back the club's traditional "tomate" (tomato) red look for the upcoming season.
Manufactured by Adidas, the Real Zaragoza 2026-27 away jersey features a vibrant red base complemented by a vertical blue and white stripe running down the left chest behind the club crest. White Adidas Three Stripes sit on the shoulders, while the round collar and sleeve cuffs feature subtle white and blue trim details. Caravan Fragancias returns as the main front-of-shirt sponsor.
Matching red shorts and socks with white accents and "RZ" detailing complete the full Real Zaragoza 26-27 away strip.
