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Southampton Faces Backlash Over Controversial New Third Kit Badge
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First reported by Mako · 1 hour ago
What happened
Southampton FC unveiled a new third kit featuring the city’s coat of arms instead of their traditional badge, sparking fan backlash online. The design honors Southampton’s heritage but was widely criticized as unattractive. The club’s main kits keep the original badge unchanged.
- 01Southampton FC revealed a third kit inspired by the city’s Bargate landmark with a new badge.
- 02The traditional club badge was replaced by the city’s coat of arms on the third kit only.
- 03Fans criticized the new emblem as unattractive and likened it to a generic video game logo.
- 04The primary and secondary kits retain the original Southampton badge without changes.
- 05The kit launch is part of the "Southampton Made" campaign celebrating local heritage.
- 06The controversy emerged shortly after the kit’s release on July 23, 2026.
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