Sunderland, EnglandEst. 1879“The Black Cats”

Retro Sunderland Shirts & Clothing

Classic Black Cats shirts, from the 1913 FA Cup Final to the club’s first FA Cup win at Wembley in 1937, plus hoodies, T-shirts, ringers and a Harrington jacket. Our retro shirts are made from 100% cotton.
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Sunderland Retro T-Shirt Sunderland Retro T-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

Sunderland Retro Kits

13 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 Sunderland kit story

Sunderland kit timeline
  1. 1879Founded by teacher James Allen as Sunderland & District Teachers AFC
  2. 1887Red and white stripes worn for the first time
  3. 1913League champions and FA Cup finalists
  4. 1936Sixth league title
  5. 1937First FA Cup, won against Preston North End
  6. 1973FA Cup won against Leeds United

Red and white stripes have been Sunderland’s colours since 1887, worn through six league titles and two FA Cup wins. Our retro Sunderland shirts recall the great Roker Park sides before the Second World War. Every classic Sunderland kit we make is 100% cotton, with no modern sponsor or manufacturer logos.

A teachers’ team

James Allen, a teacher in the town, founded the club in 1879 as Sunderland & District Teachers AFC. It soon opened to other players and became Sunderland AFC. The team first wore navy, moved to red and white in 1884, and took the field in stripes for the first time in 1887.

Roker Park’s golden years

In 1913 Sunderland won the league and reached the FA Cup Final, a season recalled by our Sunderland 1913 FA Cup Final Retro Football Shirt. The club’s sixth title came in 1936. A year later Sunderland beat Preston North End 3–1 to win the FA Cup for the first time. That season is remembered in the Sunderland 1937 FA Cup Final Retro Football Shirt and the Sunderland 1937 Season Retro Football Shirt.

For every Black Cats fan

Our casualwear includes the Sunderland 1937 Retro Hoodie, and there are hoodies and ringers in our kids’ range. Explore more classic English clubs in our retro Premier League shirts collection, or add a name and number to make yours unique.

Sunderland shirt FAQs

When did Sunderland first wear red and white stripes?+

Sunderland switched from navy to red and white in 1884 and first wore the famous stripes in September 1887.

When did Sunderland first win the FA Cup?+

In 1937, beating Preston North End 3–1 at Wembley, a year after the club’s sixth league title.

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