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Newcastle change shirts midway through friendly
August 15, 2026
Image caption, Newcastle United were 1-0 down against Bayer Leverkusen when they changed kits
Newcastle United were 1-0 down against Bayer Leverkusen when they changed kits
Newcastle United changed shirts in the first half of their pre-season friendly against Bayer Leverkusen.
The hosts walked out in their black and white home kit, which has a blue trim, but decided to ditch it during the first hydration break at St James' Park on Saturday.
There was an apparent colour clash with Bayer Leverkusen's away kit, which is mint with a blue pattern, so Newcastle players put on their lilac third strip instead.
The German side went on to win the game 2-1.
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