Top 10 - Worst 20-21 Kits
Oct 15, 2020, by Pat
Following our article about the best kits of the 2020-21 season, it's time to look at the other side of the spectrum... Here are the ten worst 20-21 kits as chosen by the Footy Headlines team. As always, let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
'Honorable' Mentions
10 - Granada Third
Granada's third is not the only teamwear shirt based on the garish and awful turquoise-volt colorway of Nike's Trophy IV template, but given that the team play in Spain's top flight as well as in the Europa League, it's the most high-profile one.
Other cases include AZ and Kaiserslautern. You'd be hard-pressed to find a fan of either team who likes their version of the shirt.
Granada CF 20-21 Home, Away & Third Kits Released
9 - Betis Third
Kappa x Betis has produced a number of bangers of the last few years but they've always had a shocker in them, too. The latest example for that is the new third, which pays homage to the origins of the club's name, which is interesting, but the execution is simple off here.
Real Betis 20-21 Third Kit Released
8 - Real Madrid Away
Between the awkward pale pink base color and the overly simplistic design following a late design change, the Real Madrid 20-21 away kit will certainly not become a classic.
Real Madrid 20-21 Away Kit Released
7 - Chelsea Third
Chelsea FC's 2020-21 third jersey has a light red, almost pinkish base color, combining it with a dark and saturated blue. It's been unpopular pretty much ever since it first got leaked and even led to Crystal Palace making fun of Chelsea.
Chelsea 20-21 Third Kit Revealed
6 - Fulham Away
Teamwear at its worst, the Fulham 20-21 away kit pairs a white base with white logos in the subpar Regista 20 template.
Fulham 20-21 Home & Away Kits Released - Premier League Home Kits Complete
5 - West Bromwich Albion Third
Although the inspiration is interesting - the whole 20-21 range derives from the 1992-93 kits - the WBA third shirt looks absolutely awful due to the overly saturated and contrastin colors.
West Bromwich Albion 20-21 Third Kit Released
4 - Wolves Away
A lot has been said about the "unique and urban" Wolves 20-21 away shirt but almost none of it has been positive. It's another case of a club trying too much and a a very bad combination of colors. Hey, at least the home and away are much nicer.
On the plus side, the Wolves third has provided us with one of the more interesting kit-related stories this summer.
Wolves 20-21 Away Kit Released
3 - Hoffenheim Third
Hoffenheim's 20-21 third shirt is bad in a number of ways, from the strange colors to the monochrome club crest.
1899 Hoffenheim 20-21 Away & Third Kits Released
2 - Crotone Third
Italian brand Zeus has come up with a lot of fresh and unique kits this season, courtesy of designer @AmilcareElvo, but the Crotone third is definitely not among them. The color combination isn't the best to start, but what destroys this design for me is the pixelated graphic on the front.
FC Crotone 20-21 Home, Away & Third Serie A Kits Revealed
1 - Mainz Third
Pulling off a gold shirt is no simple feat, and Kappa's Mainz 20-21 third shirt isn't one to prove otherwise. While it looks fairly decent on the shop images, it was much worse when Mainz debuted it in the league a few weeks ago.
Mainz 20-21 Third Kit Released
What do you think of this selection? Who would have made your "top 10 worst"? Comment below.
All-New Ligue 3 Sleeve Patch Revealed
Following the official transformation of France's third division into the professional Ligue 3 for the 26-27 season, the competition's new official sleeve patch has been revealed. The patch was first pictured on the newly released 26-27 home kit for Le Puy Foot 43, made by Hummel, giving supporters a direct look at the updated league identity.
The new Ligue 3 sleeve patch features a rectangular structure with a dark textured background enclosed by a thin border. The word LIGUE appears at the top in clean white lettering above a large stylized geometric 3 emblem. A vibrant red strip at the bottom showcases title sponsor Betclic in white text, bringing a modern and standardized look to the third tier.
This update marks an important moment for French football as the division transitions to full professional status for the 26-27 campaign. All 18 competing clubs in Ligue 3 Betclic will wear the new sleeve badges throughout the season starting this August.
Racing Ferrol 26-27 Home Kit Released
Spanish club Racing Club de Ferrol and Adidas have officially unveiled the team's new home kit for the 26-27 season. Released under the motto #Orixe (Galician for Origin), the design returns to a pure and uncluttered aesthetic that celebrates the club's history and pays tribute to legendary club figure Cholo.
The Racing Ferrol 26-27 home shirt features a deep green base paired with a classic polo collar with a single button closure. White Adidas three-stripes sit across the shoulders, while the chest displays the brand logo alongside the traditional full-color club crest. Main sponsor Estrella Galicia 0,0 takes center stage on the front, while a special golden shell motif featuring the club's founding year 1919 adorns the lower hem.
White shorts with green side stripes and green socks complete the classic ensemble for the upcoming campaign. The overall design emphasizes a clean, no-frills look that highlights green as the defining identity of the Galician side.
SC Farense 26-27 Home Kit Released
Portuguese club SC Farense and kit supplier Lacatoni have officially revealed the club's new home jersey for the 26-27 season. The new uniform presents a fresh interpretation of Farense's traditional black and white palette, featuring a distinctive diagonal split layout.
The SC Farense 26-27 home shirt is defined by a bold diagonal divide across the upper chest. The top left chest and sleeve are rendered in solid black, while the majority of the front panel and right sleeve appear in clean white. Black accents finish the V-neck collar and sleeve cuffs, complemented by the club crest on the left chest and Lacatoni logo on the right.
On the back, the jersey is predominantly white and includes a subtle tonal graphic wave pattern embedded into the fabric. Main sponsor Barão Rodrigues is printed across the front, accompanied by additional sponsor logos on the upper chest, sleeves, and lower back.
Piratas FC 26-27 Home, Away & Third Kits Released
Mexican Liga de Expansión MX club Piratas FC and kit supplier Keuka have officially presented the club's new home, away, and third kits for the 26-27 season. The official reveal took place at Estadio Luis Pirata Fuente in Veracruz, coinciding with the launch of a new official Keuka retail store.
The 26-27 home jersey comes in black with gold trim on the V-neck collar and cuffs, featuring subtle sublimated graphics of a pirate ship amid stormy ocean waves. The away jersey opts for a white base decorated with sea chart contour lines, a compass rose near the hem, and a bold dark diagonal wave graphic across the chest.
Completing the set, the third jersey arrives in a peach tone with matching maritime map details and vintage vessel graphics. All three designs share consistent trim structure on the sleeve cuffs and collar alongside integrated sponsor logos.
In-House Union Brescia 26-27 Away & GK Kits Released
Italian Serie C side Union Brescia has officially launched its new 26-27 away and goalkeeper kits, made entirely in-house by the club. Following the release of their home uniform earlier in July, the club has continued its self-production strategy, delivering bespoke designs rooted in local heritage for the upcoming campaign.
The Union Brescia 26-27 away jersey is predominantly white, highlighted by a striking royal blue chevron pattern across the chest. Faded into the front panel is a large watermark of the iconic lion of Brescia, while blue trim accents the collar and sleeve bands. On the upper back, the shirt features an Italian tricolor flag detail set above the text Brescia Leonessa d'Italia.
Alongside the away shirt, Union Brescia unveiled three eye-catching goalkeeper options in pink, yellow, and orange. Each goalkeeper jersey incorporates the signature chest chevron and prominent lion graphic, completing the club's kit set for the 26-27 season.
NK Celje 26-27 Home Kit Released
Slovenian PrvaLiga club NK Celje has revealed its new home kit for the 26-27 season, crafted by Nike. The design centers around a two-tone blue aesthetic that the club presents under a "Modern Classic" theme.
The NK Celje 26-27 home shirt features a dark navy main body complemented by bright royal blue raglan sleeves. The yellow club crest sits on the left chest opposite a white Nike Swoosh, with primary sponsors Cinkarna and Grawe printed in yellow across the front. Bright yellow is also used for player names, numbers, and secondary partner logos, while a small Slovenian flag is positioned on the back collar.
The kit is completed with navy shorts and matching socks to complete the home look for the 26-27 campaign.
Kilmarnock 26-27 Third Kit Released
Scottish Premiership club Kilmarnock FC and technical partner Hummel have officially launched the new 26-27 third kit. Following the earlier releases of the home and away kits, the new strip completes the team's lineup for the upcoming campaign with a historic reference.
The Hummel Kilmarnock 26-27 third shirt comes in a cobalt blue color scheme complemented by ochre side paneling and white detailing. The body of the jersey features a subtle all-over pattern inspired by the geometric graphics worn on Killie shirts in the early 1990s. Notably, it also marks the first time an official Kilmarnock kit features the iconic retro Kicking Man logo on the chest in place of the standard club crest.
White Hummel chevrons line the shoulders, accompanied by white branding and James Frew Ltd as the primary front sponsor. The new Kilmarnock 26-27 third kit is completed by matching dark blue shorts and socks, and is available now through the club's online shop and physical store.
Manchester City Revealed 26-27 Away Kit in Hongkong
Manchester City unveiled additional images of their new 2026-27 away kit during an event in Hong Kong yesterday. The kit is set to be officially launched in just a few hours, later today, July 31.
Southend United 26-27 120th Anniversary Kit Released
Southend United and technical partner Erreà have officially released a special 120th anniversary kit for the 26-27 season. Celebrating 120 years since the founding of the Shrimpers, the shirt features a refined monochrome design created as a tribute to the club's history.
The jersey is predominantly black with white detailing, including a retro collar accented by contrasting white trim. The defining feature of the design is a subtle front graphic that incorporates the names of 148 players who have made 120 or more appearances for Southend United.
All logos, including the Erreà chest mark, main front sponsor c2c, and the club crest, are presented in clean white. The Southend United 26-27 anniversary kit goes on sale at the club store starting August 1.