Exeter, England“The Grecians”

Retro Exeter City Shirts

Classic Grecians shirts, from the red-and-white stripes adopted in 1910 to the St James Park sides of the 1950s and 1970s. Handcrafted in the UK from 100% cotton.
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Exeter City 1950s Retro Football Shirt Exeter City 1950s Retro Football Shirt
Made in the UKHandcrafted the old-fashioned way
100% cottonAuthentic look and feel
Adults & kidsSizes S–5XL, plus kids’ range
Name & numberPersonalise any shirt
The collection

Exeter City

3 shirts
Exeter City 1950s Retro Football Shirt_0 1950s

Exeter City 1950s

£68.00
Long sleeve
Quick add · pick a size
£68.00
Exeter City 1972-73 Kids Retro Football Shirt_0 1972

Exeter City 1972-73 Kids

£36.00
Quick add · pick a size
£36.00
Kids’ shirtsSizes for ages 3–13 → personalisation image Add a name & numberPeriod-correct lettering →
About the collection

Retro Exeter City football shirts

Exeter City kit timeline
  1. 1910Switches from green and white to red and white
  2. 1914First side to play a Brazil national team, in Rio de Janeiro
  3. 1990Fourth Division champions
  4. 2003Supporters’ Trust buys a majority shareholding

Red-and-white stripes have been Exeter City’s colours for more than a century. At TOFFS we recreate retro Exeter City shirts from the St James Park years, from the 1950s to the 1970s. Our classic Exeter kits are handcrafted in the UK from 100% cotton, with no modern sponsor or manufacturer logos.

From green to red

Exeter City have played at St James Park since 1904. In their early years they wore green and white, but after poor results at the start of the 1910 season the club changed to red and white, and the colours have stayed. There are several theories behind the Grecians nickname. One links it to the parish of St Sidwells, whose residents were once known as Greeks or Grecians.

Rio, 1914

In the summer of 1914 Exeter toured Argentina and Brazil, playing eight matches. On 21 July they became the first side to play a Brazil national team, losing 2–0 at Laranjeiras in Rio de Janeiro. The tour brought five wins, one draw and two defeats.

Shirts for every Grecian

Our Exeter City 1950s Retro Football Shirt and Exeter City 1972-1973 Retro Football Shirt bring back two eras at St James Park, and the Exeter City 1972-73 Kids Retro Football Shirt is made for younger fans. In 2003 the Exeter City Supporters’ Trust bought a majority shareholding in the club. Browse more classic clubs in our retro League One shirts collection, or add a name and number to make yours unique.

Exeter City shirt FAQs

When did Exeter City start wearing red and white?+

In 1910. The club had worn green and white, but changed to red and white after poor results at the start of that season.

Did Exeter City really play Brazil?+

Yes. On 21 July 1914, during a tour of South America, Exeter became the first side to play a Brazil national team, losing 2–0 in Rio de Janeiro.

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