Blackpool, EnglandEst. 1887“The Seasiders”

Retro Blackpool Shirts

Classic Seasiders shirts in tangerine, from the famous “Matthews Final” of 1953 to the 1960s and 1970s. Our retro shirts are made from 100% cotton.
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Blackpool 1956-1962 Kids Retro Football Shirt Blackpool 1956-1962 Kids Retro Football Shirt
Est. 1990The original retro shirt company
100% cottonAuthentic look and feel
Adults & kidsSizes S–5XL, plus kids’ range
Name & numberPersonalise any shirt
The collection

Blackpool Retro Kits

6 products
Blackpool 1970s Retro Football Shirt 1970s
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Blackpool 1970s

£60.00
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£60.00
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 Blackpool kit story

Blackpool kit timeline
  1. 1887Blackpool Football Club is founded
  2. 1923Tangerine shirts first worn, on a referee’s suggestion
  3. 1953Beats Bolton Wanderers 4–3 in the “Matthews Final”
  4. 1956Finishes runners-up in the First Division

No club in England is as closely tied to one colour as Blackpool. Our retro Blackpool shirts recreate classic Blackpool kits in that bright tangerine, from the great side of the 1950s to the 1970s. Each is 100% cotton, with no modern sponsor or manufacturer logos.

Why tangerine?

Blackpool were founded in 1887 and wore several colours in their early years. Tangerine arrived for the 1923–24 season, on the recommendation of referee Albert Hargreaves, who had officiated an international between the Netherlands and Belgium. It has been the club’s colour ever since, giving the Seasiders their other nickname, the Tangerines.

The Matthews Final

The 1950s were Blackpool’s most successful decade. In the 1953 FA Cup Final they came from 3–1 down late on to beat Bolton Wanderers 4–3, a match remembered as the “Matthews Final” after Stanley Matthews. Our Blackpool 1953 FA Cup Final Retro Football Shirt celebrates that afternoon. In 1955–56 the club finished runners-up in the First Division, its highest league finish.

Tangerine through the decades

Choose from the Blackpool 1956-1962 Retro Football Shirt, the Blackpool 1962-1967 Retro Football Shirt or the Blackpool 1970s Retro Football Shirt. Younger fans can wear the Blackpool 1956-1962 Kids Retro Football Shirt. Explore more classic clubs in our retro Championship shirts collection, or browse our kids’ range.

Blackpool shirt FAQs

Why do Blackpool play in tangerine?+

Tangerine was adopted for the 1923–24 season after a recommendation from referee Albert Hargreaves, who had officiated an international between the Netherlands and Belgium.

What was the Matthews Final?+

The 1953 FA Cup Final, in which Blackpool came from 3–1 down to beat Bolton Wanderers 4–3. It is named after Blackpool’s Stanley Matthews.

Can I add a name and number to my Blackpool 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 Blackpool 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.