Puma EFL 21-22 Ball Revealed - No More Mitre After 45 Years
Jun 3, 2021, by Pat
The English Football League (EFL) have just revealed the new official football that will be used across the Championship, League One and League Two next season.
The start of a new chapter ⚽
— EFL (@EFL) June 3, 2021
Introducing the new @pumafootball official match ball for the 21/22 season. pic.twitter.com/jVaNHjzjXi
In a surprise announcement, the new ball is made by Puma, who replace historic partners Mitre after 45 years.
Puma EFL 21-22 Ball
This is the football for the Championship, League One and League Two 2021-22 seasons.
The new Puma EFL football is based on the same model as the La Liga one that was released just days ago, Accelerate. It's predominantly white with a black, blue and red upper graphic, taking inspiration from the colors of the league.
As per the announcement, the graphics on the ball "showcase the explosive speed of the ball when moving."
In addition to this white version, there will also be a high-vis version in fluorescent yellow, as well as special versions for the Carabao Cup and Papa John's Trophy.
Ben Hughes, General Manager of PUMA UKI said: “We are delighted to be partnering with the English Football League. Brands always talk about telling stories but there’s no greater story-telling than the drama that unfolds at EFL grounds across England and Wales."
EFL Chief Commercial Officer, Ben Wright, added: “We’re extremely pleased to be partnering with PUMA as our new match ball supplier. As a well-established global brand, we’re excited to see this new product used across all EFL competitions during 2021/22 and in future seasons. PUMA not only partners with Leagues, clubs and players, but further drives the game forward with its impressive grassroots and community work."
A warm and sincere thank you to our historic partners of 45 years @EFL, a journey that has seen some of the most iconic moments in EFL history: goals, saves, tackles and more all made possible by the Mitre ball on the pitch. Many memories made and always to be remembered. pic.twitter.com/6tYDgxHqKG
— Mitre Sports (@MitreSports) June 3, 2021
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Sunderland 26-27 Third Kit Released
Sunderland AFC and Hummel have officially unveiled the club's new 26-27 third kit, drawing inspiration from the city's rich history of glassmaking. The new design boasts a deep blue base covered in a repeating tonal stained-glass graphic pattern, which incorporates the classic football emblem from Sunderland's iconic ship badge.
Elevating the shirt's look are metallic copper accents used for the retro Sunderland crest on the chest and the Hummel branding on the shoulders. The outer back neck area features the inscription "Glass Making Since The 7th Century" in matching copper text, paying homage to Monkwearmouth's historic St Peter's Church and the roots of local craftsmanship.
The Sunderland 26-27 third kit is accompanied by a broader capsule collection, including a matching varsity jacket and pre-match warm-up range, with official availability starting August 14, 2026.
Alcorcón 26-27 Away Kit Released
Spanish club AD Alcorcón and kit supplier Kappa have officially launched the team's new away strip for the 26-27 season. The new uniform brings a bold design to the pitch, combining a distinct color scheme with Kappa's signature template elements.
The Kappa AD Alcorcón 26-27 away shirt features a deep green base paired with striking red accents across the shoulders. All technical details and branding, including the monochromatic AD Alcorcón crest, the Kappa Omini logos on the chest and shoulders, and the main front sponsor, are applied in a vibrant red tone.
Completing the set, the new away kit is paired with green shorts featuring red side panels, alongside matching green socks. The full uniform is available through the club's official online store.
Woking FC 26-27 Away Kit Released
National League side Woking FC and kit maker Erreà have officially unveiled the club's new away kit for the 26-27 season. This follows the earlier launch of their new home shirt.
The Woking FC 26-27 away jersey features a yellow base detailed with thin vertical navy pinstripes. Navy accents are applied to the collar and sleeve cuffs, accompanied by subtle gold trimming on the sleeves. The kit is finished with a monochromatic navy club crest and matching sponsor branding from Nuffield Health across the chest.
For the home shirt, Woking sticks to tradition with a classic half-and-half red and white design. It features black ribbing around the crew collar and sleeve cuffs with white accent lines, maintaining a clean look for the 26-27 campaign.
Swansea City 26-27 Third Kit Released
Swansea City and Joma have officially launched the club's new third kit for the 26-27 Championship season. The new strip completes the Swans' kit collection for the campaign, offering a sleek look inspired by the local coastline.
The Joma Swansea City 26-27 third shirt features a black base overlaid with a subtle tonal wave pattern across the body. A classic polo collar and matching sleeve cuffs feature crisp white piping, complemented by silver-white detailing for the Joma logo, principal sponsor AG1, and the standalone swan crest.
As with the home and away jerseys, Welsh identity is embedded throughout the shirt, with "ABERTAWE" printed on the upper back neck and the club slogan "Ein Hanes. Ein Dyfodol. Ein Ffordd." featured inside the collar label. Black shorts and socks complete the new Swansea City 26-27 third kit.
Original UEFA Super Cup Sleeve Badge Was Removed
At the 2026 UEFA Super Cup, Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa wore the reigning Champions League and Europa League title-holder patches, respectively. This change started last year during the Super Cup clash between PSG and Tottenham Hotspur.
From 1998 to 2024, both teams competing in the UEFA Super Cup wore a single, generic tournament patch featuring the Super Cup trophy.
While PSG will continue wearing their Champions League patch throughout their continental campaign, Aston Villa's reigning Europa League champions patch will make its one and only appearance at the Super Cup. For their upcoming Champions League campaign, Villa will switch to a special Starball patch designated specifically for the reigning Europa League winners.
Big thanks to @jerseystory_vn for the information and collage image