Newcastle United Changes Kits Mid-Match to Avoid Color Confusion
By Editor • August 15, 2026 • 1 min read
In a unique turn of events during their pre-season friendly against Bayer Leverkusen, Newcastle United swapped their black and white home kit for a lilac third strip due to a color conflict.
The decision came after the initial kick-off, with the black and white jerseys clashing with Leverkusen's mint green away kit. The change was made at the first hydration break at St James' Park on Saturday.
Manager Matthias Jaissle expressed surprise at the initial kit choice, acknowledging the difficulty in distinguishing between the two teams.
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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