Manchester, England1878–1902“The Heathens”

Retro Newton Heath Shirts

Classic Heathens shirts, from the railway works of east Manchester in 1878 to the club’s first Football League seasons in the 1890s. Handcrafted in the UK from 100% cotton.
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Newton Heath 1892 Retro Football Shirt (Your Name) Newton Heath 1892 Retro Football Shirt (Your Name)
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

Newton Heath

5 shirts
Kids’ shirtsSizes for ages 3–13 → personalisation image Add a name & numberPeriod-correct lettering →
About the collection

Retro Newton Heath football shirts

Newton Heath kit timeline
  1. 1878Founded by workers of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway
  2. 1892Elected to the Football League
  3. 1902Rescued from bankruptcy, renamed and moved into red

Long before the red shirts, there was Newton Heath. Our retro Newton Heath shirts go back to the railway club’s first seasons in the Football League. Every classic Newton Heath kit we make is handcrafted in the UK from 100% cotton, with no modern sponsor or manufacturer logos.

A railway club

Newton Heath were formed in 1878 by workers of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway in east Manchester. The team wore several colours over the years, including green and gold, which they wore in the 1880s and again after joining the Football League in 1892.

The League years

Our Newton Heath 1892 Retro Football Shirt and Newton Heath 1893 Retro Football Shirt come from those first Football League seasons. The Newton Heath Bucket Hat completes the look.

A new name

By the turn of the century the club was heading for bankruptcy. In 1902 it was rescued, renamed and moved into red shirts. The story continues in our Manchester Reds collection. Explore more historic sides in our retro football shirts collection.

Newton Heath shirt FAQs

What colours did Newton Heath wear?+

Newton Heath wore several colours, including green and gold in the 1880s and again after joining the Football League in 1892.

What happened to Newton Heath?+

Facing bankruptcy, the club was rescued in 1902, renamed and moved into red shirts.

Can I add a name and number to my Newton Heath 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 Newton Heath 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.