Birmingham, EnglandEst. 1875“The Blues”

Retro Birmingham City Shirts & Clothing

Classic Blues shirts, from the side that reached a European final in 1960 to the 1970s of Trevor Francis, plus a track top, hoodie, polo and T-shirts. Our retro shirts are made from 100% cotton.
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Kids Birmingham City FC T-Shirt Royal/White Kids Birmingham City FC T-Shirt Royal/White
Est. 1990The original retro shirt company
100% cottonAuthentic look and feel
Adults & kidsSizes S–5XL, plus kids’ range
Name & numberPersonalise any shirt
The collection

Birmingham City Retro Kits

11 products
Kids’ shirtsSizes for ages 3–13 → Red retro football shirt personalised with any name and number 10 Add a name & numberPeriod-correct lettering →
About the collection

The Birmingham City kit story

Birmingham City kit timeline
  1. 1875Founded as Small Heath Alliance
  2. 1906St Andrew’s opens on Boxing Day
  3. 1943Becomes Birmingham City
  4. 1960First English club side to reach a major European final
  5. 1963League Cup winners, beating Aston Villa in the final
  6. 1979Trevor Francis becomes the first £1 million transfer

Birmingham City have worn blue since the club’s earliest days, which is where the Blues nickname comes from. Our retro Birmingham City shirts recreate classic Birmingham City kits from the 1950s to the 1970s. Each is 100% cotton, with no modern sponsor or manufacturer logos.

Small Heath to St Andrew’s

The club was founded in 1875 as Small Heath Alliance, becoming Small Heath in 1888, Birmingham in 1905 and Birmingham City in 1943. St Andrew’s opened on Boxing Day 1906, with volunteers clearing snow from the pitch and terraces before the first game. The early teams wore whatever blue shirts they had, eventually settling on royal blue.

Cup finals and European nights

The Blues reached the 1956 FA Cup Final, and in 1960 became the first English club side to reach a major European final, in the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup. They reached the final again in 1961. The first major trophy followed in 1963, when Birmingham beat Aston Villa 3–1 on aggregate to win the League Cup. Our Birmingham City 1960s Retro Football Shirt and Birmingham City 1950s Away Retro Football Shirt belong to that era.

The Trevor Francis years

Trevor Francis broke into the Birmingham side as a teenager in 1970 and became one of the finest forwards of his generation. In 1979 he became the first footballer transferred for £1 million. Our Birmingham City Trevor Francis 1970 Retro Football Shirt marks his arrival, and the Birmingham City 1975-1976 Retro Football Shirt comes from his time at St Andrew’s.

For every Blues fan

There’s a kids’ Trevor Francis shirt for younger fans, plus the Birmingham City Retro Track Top for matchdays. Explore more in our retro Championship shirts collection, our kids’ range and our casualwear.

Birmingham City shirt FAQs

Why are Birmingham City called the Blues?+

The club has played in blue since its early days as Small Heath Alliance, eventually settling on royal blue shirts.

When did Birmingham City play in a European final?+

Birmingham reached the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup final in 1960, the first English club side to reach a major European final, and did so again in 1961.

Can I add a name and number to my Birmingham City shirt?+

Yes. Choose a name and number for £12, or just a name or just a number for £7.50. We match the lettering style to the era of your shirt.

What sizes do the Birmingham City shirts come in?+

Adult shirts come in sizes S to 5XL, and we make a kids’ range too. Check the size guide on each shirt for chest measurements.

Can I return my shirt?+

Unpersonalised shirts can be returned within 14 days. Personalised shirts are made to order, so they can’t be returned unless faulty.