If possible, set aside the football for a moment. Everyone is excited for the resumption of Premier League action, but before, whet your appetite with the publication of each club’s away shirt. There are surely some magnificent beauties; nevertheless, some are barking up the wrong tree.
Shirt-hoarding has become a booming business in its own right, and it is frequently the first source of excitement for fans as their club deals with the pressures of pre-season as well as the influx and outflow of players.
The season-by-season trend of stripes, waves, and sachets has returned, and there’s lots to love and loathe. Here is a breakdown of every Premier League away kit, from regulars in the English top flight to those that have returned from the second division.
2025/26 Premier League Away Kits (20-16)
Fulham, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Newcastle United, Aston Villa and Burnley
Fulham’s is (very) green, at least. The classic symbol is a great tough, but the colour, the enormous collar, and the impenetrable sponsor make it this season’s Premier League away kit a disappointment. that’s a shame; that could have been an all-timer.
Wolverhampton Wanderers, like Fulham, have struggled to find the proper colour balance. It’s undoubtedly bold, but their new away uniform, featuring a linear pattern of Molineux’s angular framework, may not appeal to everyone.
Newcastle United has (once again!) focused on their Saudi Arabia connections, having done so since PIF took possession in 2022. The curved stripes, inspired by the arches of the Tyne Bridge, add an emotional touch, but can you get past the color?
Aston Villa has designed an odd jersey as a tribute to Birmingham’s Bullring, one of the city’s most recognized attractions. Last season’s away kit was far more stylish, whilst this is uninspired. Perhaps a splash of color here and there would have been appropriate.
Burnley’s new trip is notable for its rippling pattern, which was inspired by the curvature of Turf Moor’s sound waves. Clarets, you did a great job thinking outside the box, but there’s not much to cheer about here.
2025/26 Premier League Away Kits (15-11)
Crystal Palace, Brighton and Hove Albion, West Ham United, Chelsea, and Brentford.
Crystal Palace are making it clear that they are looking for more gold this season; their new away kit pays homage to their FA Cup success and will undoubtedly sell out quickly. The collar is distinctive, yet it is hardly Macron’s finest work, is it?
The team from the coast has gone bold, dividing the strip into two contrasting shades of purple. It’s not your usual Brighton & Hove Albion shirt, therefore it gets knocked down.
West Ham United drew inspiration from their 1996/97 away shirt and gave it a modern twist. It has the classic West Ham appearance, but has the east London team played it too safe? Perhaps, but it is still wonderful.
The orange and green pinstripes along the center of the shirt, which blend perfectly with the sleeve cuffs, are a clever Chelsea design that draws influence from the 1974/75 season. It successfully combines nostalgia and modernity.
This one has the potential to divide opinion: the brown is clearly a risk, but Brentford has kept it basic. Aside from the color, nothing is too outrageous, and the bee-wing design across the strip is subtly unusual. The bee crest is metallic gold.
2025/26 Premier League Away Kits: 10-6.
Manchester City, Bournemouth, Everton, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur
Nothing about this tee shouts Manchester City, does it? But, perhaps, that’s what makes it so appealing: it’s classy, slick, and you can easily imagine Pep Guardiola’s team winning in it. The polo collar is also a wonderful feature.
Those who support Vitality Stadium have had a wild ride with away kits in the past, but Umbro has produced an absolute gem this time around. The black and blue stripes, along with the matching blue badge, complete the look.
It’s all change on Merseyside’s blue half: Everton are entering the Hill Dickinson Stadium era, and the uniform has been wonderfully done. The Toffees would acknowledge that it isn’t the flashiest of designs, but the collar and colour-matched crest give it a throwback air.
Manchester United has discreetly put together a fantastic away uniform in preparation for a successful season. The design is a modernized version of the club’s legendary “snowflake” away uniform from 1990-92, and the Devil logo is a major hit.
It’s not groundbreaking, is it? However, Tottenham Hotspur’s new away kit has a sneaky vibe to it and seems contemporary. Following their Europa League victory in Bilbao, they chose a square-tile design as the key selling feature, and it exudes Champions League intensity. Spurs, you’ve done something interesting.
2025/26 Premier League Away Kits: 5-1 (Liverpool, Leeds United, Arsenal, Sunderland, Nottingham Forest).
If you were wondering how Liverpool’s long-awaited relationship with Adidas began, go no further: the reigning champions have found an away kit worthy of their position. It’s a dramatic departure from previous season, with bold red and black details.
Leeds United’s away kit is a clear modern take on their 2001-03 away kit, and it will be a welcome sight for Elland Road fans. The blue and yellow color scheme, yellow side panels, and colour-corrected Red Bull sponsor. Fair play to Leeds.
Sometimes you just have to take off your hat. Arsenal’s new away kit has a similar dark blue base with jagged bursts of brilliant blue overlay, and it looks extremely clever. Its appearance is, on the surface, somewhat loud, but it has been executed quite nicely.
Sunderland’s 2025/26 away kit is cohesive, sleek, and appropriate for a Premier League club aiming to build a name for themselves. Hummel’s return to the big time is also a breath of new air, and they’ve done an excellent job.
Give yourselves a pat on the back, Nottingham Forest and adidas. The colour scheme is *chef’s kiss*, the design is inspired by the city’s Lace Market, and the exquisite cream colour is the cherry on top. In reality, it’s unusual for a kit to have no major flaws.
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