The Sunderland 2026–27 Third Football Shirt celebrates one of the city's oldest and most distinctive traditions through a design inspired by Sunderland's centuries-old glassmaking heritage. Created around the “Shaped By Light” concept, the shirt connects the Black Cats with the craftsmanship and industrial history that helped shape the city.
The design features rich blue tones covered by a repeating stained-glass-inspired graphic, constructed around the football element found within Sunderland's historic ship crest. Copper detailing provides a striking contrast against the deep blue base, while the heritage ship emblem on the chest gives the shirt a distinctive link to an earlier era of the club's visual identity.
A special “Glass Making Since The 7th Century” detail appears at the back of the neck, completing the tribute to Sunderland's historic glassmaking tradition. Combining deep blues, copper accents and one of the club's classic emblems, the 2026–27 third shirt carries the identity of both Sunderland AFC and the city it represents into a new season.
Please refer to the size guidance on this product page for detailed measurements.
Sunderland 26/27 Third Jersey
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Size Guidance (Men’s Jersey)
Size Length (in) 1/2 Chest (in) Fit Height (ft/in) Fit Weight (lbs) S 28.0 19.7 5'3"–5'7" 110–132 M 28.7 20.5 5'7"–5'9" 132–154 L 29.5 21.3 5'9"–5'11" 154–176 XL 30.3 22.0 5'11"–6'1" 176–187 2XL 31.1 22.8 6'1"–6'3" 187–198 3XL 31.9 23.6 6'3"–6'5" 198–209 4XL 32.7 24.4 6'5"–6'7" 209–227 Note: All sizes are for reference only. Manual measurement may result in an error of ±1 inch.
IN BETWEEN SIZES?
That's easier said than done. Because what do you do if you are in between two sizes?
Well, that's up to you. Do you like a tight fit? Go for the smaller size. Loving a loose fit? Go for the larger size.
TOP FIT
If your body measurements for chest and waist result in two different suggested sizes, order the size from your chest measurement.
Rec. Player Printing Options
Printing Recommendation XHAKA 34 Best Printing Choice. The strongest international and commercial option, combining elite-level experience, leadership and major recognition among Premier League and European football supporters. BROBBEY 9 A strong striker choice combining international recognition with the classic appeal of a traditional No.9 shirt. RIGG 11 The strongest Sunderland-identity choice, representing the club's academy and one of its most exciting homegrown players. TALBI 7 An excellent young attacking option paired with the highly marketable and traditional No.7 shirt. E. LE FÉE 28 A distinctive midfield choice for supporters who favour one of Sunderland's technically gifted players. DIARRA 19 A strong new-generation option with good long-term potential as the 2026–27 campaign develops. SADIKI 27 Another promising young-player choice closely associated with Sunderland's current squad. Best Printing Choice: XHAKA 34
Second Choice: BROBBEY 9
Third Choice: RIGG 11
We recommend XHAKA 34 as the standout printing choice for the Sunderland 2026–27 Third Football Shirt. Granit Xhaka brings exceptional international experience and leadership to the Sunderland squad, with a career that includes extensive Premier League experience, major European football and international captaincy with Switzerland. His distinctive No.34 provides the strongest combination of current Sunderland relevance and worldwide recognition.
Our second recommendation is BROBBEY 9, pairing an established international striker with the classic appeal of the No.9 shirt. For supporters looking for a stronger connection to Sunderland's own identity and academy pathway, RIGG 11 is an excellent alternative, while TALBI 7 offers another attractive young attacking option.
