Southampton, EnglandEst. 1885“The Saints”

Retro Southampton Shirts

Classic Saints shirts, from the church team of 1885 to the Dell sides of the 1960s and 70s. Handcrafted in the UK from 100% cotton.
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Southampton 1960s Retro Shirt (Your Name) Southampton 1960s Retro 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

Southampton

16 shirts
Southampton 1960s Retro Shirt_0 1960s

Southampton 1960s

£68.00
Long sleeve
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£68.00
Southampton 1885 Retro Shirt_0 1885

Southampton 1885

£65.00
Short sleeve
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£65.00
Southampton 1970s Away Retro Football Shirt_0 1970sAway

Southampton 1970s Away

£52.00
Long sleeve
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£52.00
Southampton 1960s Kids Retro Football Shirt_0 1960s

Southampton 1960s Kids

£41.00
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£41.00
Kids Southampton 12th Man - Red/White Ringer_0 12th

Kids Southampton 12th Man - Red/White Ringer

£23.00
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£23.00
Kids’ shirtsSizes for ages 3–13 → personalisation image Add a name & numberPeriod-correct lettering →
About the collection

Retro Southampton football shirts

Southampton kit timeline
  1. 1885Founded as St Mary’s Church of England Young Men’s Association
  2. 1898Moves to The Dell
  3. 1900Reaches the first of two FA Cup Finals in three years
  4. 1966Promoted to the First Division for the first time
  5. 1976Wins the FA Cup as a Second Division side

Southampton’s red and white shirts are known the world over. Our retro Southampton shirts recreate classic Southampton kits from the club’s founding year to the 1970s, handcrafted in the UK from 100% cotton with no modern sponsor or manufacturer logos.

A church team

The club was founded in 1885 as the football team of St Mary’s Church Young Men’s Association, which is where the Saints nickname comes from. Our Southampton 1885 Retro Shirt takes you right back to the beginning. In 1898 the club moved to The Dell, home for 103 years.

Cup finalists and a Spanish connection

Southampton reached the FA Cup Final in 1900 and again in 1902. In 1909 a representative of Athletic Bilbao bought 50 Saints shirts on a trip to England, and red and white stripes were soon worn in Spain too. Our Southampton 1940s-1950s Retro Football Shirt carries the story into the post-war years.

Top flight and a famous Cup win

Southampton won promotion to the First Division for the first time in 1966. Our Southampton 1960s Retro Shirt comes from that decade. In 1976, as a Second Division side, the Saints won the FA Cup with a goal from Bobby Stokes. Explore more in our retro Championship shirts collection, our kids’ range and our casualwear.

Southampton shirt FAQs

Why are Southampton called the Saints?+

The club began in 1885 as the football team of St Mary’s Church Young Men’s Association, and the nickname comes from those church roots.

When did Southampton win the FA Cup?+

Southampton won the FA Cup in 1976 as a Second Division side, with Bobby Stokes scoring the only goal of the final.

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