Relive a memorable late-1990s era at Villa Park with the Aston Villa 1997–98 Away Retro Football Jersey.
Created for the 1997–98 campaign, this distinctive away jersey combines a sky-blue upper section with a clean white lower body, separated by a bold claret horizontal chest band. A white V-neck collar and claret detailing complete one of Aston Villa's most recognisable away designs of the decade.
The shirt features the classic AST Computers front sponsor associated with Villa during this period.
The 1997–98 season saw Aston Villa recover from a difficult start to finish seventh in the Premier League with 57 points, while also producing an impressive European campaign that reached the UEFA Cup quarter-finals.
The squad featured some of the most recognisable Villa players of the era, including Dwight Yorke, Stan Collymore, Savo Milošević, Gareth Southgate, Steve Staunton and Ian Taylor.
Dwight Yorke finished the campaign as Villa's leading scorer with 16 goals in all competitions, making his iconic YORKE 10 printing the standout choice for this jersey.
A distinctive retro football jersey that captures Aston Villa's late-1990s identity and a memorable European campaign.
Please refer to the size guidance on this product page for detailed measurements.
Aston Villa 1997-98 Away Jersey
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Size Guidance (Retro Jersey)
Size Chest (in) Length (in) Rec. Height (ft/in) Rec. Weight (lb) S 39 28 65–67 121–132 M 41 28 67–69 132–154 L 43 29 69–71 154–176 XL 44 30 71–75 176–198 XXL 46 31 75–79 198–220 Note: All sizes are for reference only. Manual measurement may result in an error of ±1 inch.
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Season Information
Season: 1997–98
Club: Aston Villa
Kit Type: Away
Primary Colours: Sky Blue / White
Secondary Colour: Claret
Main Sponsor: AST Computers
Competition: Premier League / UEFA Cup / League Cup / FA Cup
Stadium: Villa Park
Manager: Brian Little / John Gregory
Premier League: 7th
League Record: 17 Wins / 6 Draws / 15 Losses
Points: 57
UEFA Cup: Quarter-finals
Top Scorer: Dwight Yorke – 16 Goals in All Competitions
Key Players: Dwight Yorke, Stan Collymore, Savo Milošević, Ian Taylor, Gareth Southgate, Steve StauntonAston Villa endured a difficult first half of the 1997–98 campaign before recovering strongly to finish seventh in the Premier League. Villa also produced an impressive European run, reaching the UEFA Cup quarter-finals before being eliminated by Atlético Madrid.
Rec. Player Printing Options
Printing Recommendation YORKE 10 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Overall Choice. Villa's leading scorer and the strongest player association with this shirt and era. COLLYMORE 11 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Iconic Alternative. Major 1997 signing and one of the most recognisable names associated with this particular season. MILOŠEVIĆ 9 ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ Strong Striker Choice. A prominent member of Villa's attack and directly associated with the 1997–98 Away shirt. SOUTHGATE 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ Best Defensive Choice. One of the defining Villa players of the late 1990s. STAUNTON 3 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Classic Villa Choice. Strong club identity and directly associated with this kit era. TAYLOR 7 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cult-Favourite Choice. Particularly relevant to Villa's strong UEFA Cup campaign. YORKE 10 — Best Overall Choice
Villa's top scorer in 1997–98 with 16 goals in all competitions. The most iconic printing choice for this jersey.COLLYMORE 11 — Iconic Alternative
A major 1997 signing and one of the most recognisable players associated with the season.MILOŠEVIĆ 9 — Classic Striker Choice
A strong period-correct option featuring the classic No.9.
