Vimto-Inspired: FC United of Manchester 26-27 Away & Third Kits Released
1 hour ago, by Chris
- New Kit Release: FC United of Manchester, a fan-owned club, along with O’Neills, have officially launched their new away and third kits for the 2026-27 season.
- Collar Design Change: Both the home and away kits for the 2026-27 season had their original polo collars changed due to player dissatisfaction.
- Vimto-Inspired Third Kit: The 2026-27 third kit is a vibrant purple, drawing direct inspiration from Vimto, the iconic fruit drink created in Manchester, and features an all-over tonal graphic print of berries and bubbles.
Fan-owned club FC United of Manchester and Irish kit manufacturer O’Neills have officially launched their new away and third kits for the 2026-27 season.
As with the home kit, images of the away kit confirm that O’Neills changed the collar of the kit - the players did not like the polo collar.
FC United of Manchester 26-27 Away Kit
The O’Neills FC United of Manchester 2026-27 away shirt is built around a white base, combined with the team's classic red and black colors.
It features alternating thin vertical pinstripes in red and black down the torso, paired with bold red sleeve cuffs accented by black edging. A detailed red-patterned crossover collar and black O’Neills branding complete the away design, which is themed around the spirit of away days and traveling miles to support the team.
FC United of Manchester 26-27 Third Kit
The O’Neills FC United 2026-27 third shirt delivers a vibrant, bespoke aesthetic that pays tribute to Manchester heritage. The jersey takes direct inspiration from Vimto - the iconic fruit drink created in Manchester in 1908. Colored in rich purple, the shirt is covered in an all-over tonal graphic print of berries and bubbles, complemented by dark navy and white ribbing on the collar and cuffs.
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What do you think of the new Ternana Women 26-27 home kit by Macron? Let us know in the comments.
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