EFL Championship Jerseys

The EFL Championship is the second tier of the English football pyramid and one of the most competitive and closely watched leagues in the world. Sitting directly below the Premier League, it typically features 24 clubs battling across 46 regular-season matches for three promotion places — two automatic and one through the play-offs — making it consistently dramatic from August through to May. For many historic clubs, the Championship is not a resting point but a very public stage where the stakes are enormous and supporter investment is fierce.

The league carries a uniquely broad appeal. Alongside recently relegated Premier League sides returning with established fanbases, you’ll find clubs with decades of top-flight history that have spent time rebuilding in the second tier. Leeds United, Sunderland, Sheffield Wednesday, Middlesbrough, Derby County, Coventry City, Stoke City, Blackburn Rovers and West Bromwich Albion are among the names that bring deep traditions and large followings to the Championship. Their jerseys carry that same weight of history — worn by fans who have followed these clubs through promotion campaigns, relegation heartbreaks and everything in between.

Individual club pages for Championship teams are coming soon. In the meantime, you can search by club name directly on Amazon to browse current home, away and third kits, kids’ sizes and retro options. The buying guide below will help you find exactly what you need.

History and Format of the EFL Championship

The competition traces its roots to the Football League Second Division, one of the oldest professional football divisions in the world. When the Premier League broke away from the Football League in 1992, the old First Division — the top flight at the time — became the new second tier. In 2004, EFL rebranding reorganised the divisions and the second tier was renamed the Championship, a title that acknowledged the division’s ambition: every club in it is chasing promotion back to, or into, the top flight.

The season runs from early August to early May and consists of 46 league matches — each club plays every other club home and away. The top two clubs are automatically promoted to the Premier League; the club finishing third also goes up directly if they have an especially strong record, but typically the third automatic spot is claimed by the team finishing second, with clubs placed third through sixth entering the end-of-season play-offs. The play-off final at Wembley Stadium is one of the most watched single-match events in club football worldwide, often described as the most valuable game in the sport given the financial gap between Championship and Premier League revenues. Three clubs are relegated to League One each season, keeping the pressure on throughout the campaign.

Biggest Clubs and Fierce Rivalries

Because the Championship draws from such a wide pool of English football history, the rivalries it hosts are some of the most intense in the country. Several fixtures are so deeply embedded in local identity that they retain their rivalry status regardless of which division either club occupies at the time.

Yorkshire and the North

Leeds United vs Sheffield Wednesday and Leeds United vs Huddersfield Town are fixtures with strong regional roots and vocal travelling supports. Both clubs have spent significant periods in the Championship and the matches typically attract near-capacity crowds. Sunderland vs Middlesbrough — the Tees-Wear derby — is another fixture that generates enormous local interest, with both clubs having substantial histories in the top flight and passionate fanbases that have remained loyal through difficult periods in the lower divisions.

The Midlands

West Bromwich Albion, Stoke City, Coventry City, Derby County and Birmingham City have all spent time in the Championship, bringing Midlands rivalries with them. The fixture between Coventry City and Birmingham City, and the long-standing tensions between Derby County and Nottingham Forest — the East Midlands derby — are among the most historically significant fixtures in English football. Nottingham Forest vs Derby County has been played at both Championship and Premier League level and always generates considerable attention from neutrals as well as supporters of both clubs.

The South and West

Bristol City, Swansea City, Millwall, Queens Park Rangers and Luton Town have each had notable Championship spells, often bringing regional derbies with them. Blackburn Rovers vs Burnley — the East Lancashire derby — is one of the fiercest short-distance rivalries in English football and has been contested at Championship level on multiple occasions.

Iconic Kits and What Makes Championship Jerseys Special

Championship clubs often enjoy greater creative freedom with their kit designs than some Premier League sides, whose kits are governed by tighter commercial agreements. Many second-tier clubs work with manufacturers such as Umbro, Adidas, Castore, Hummel and Sondico to produce kits that lean into club heritage rather than following global design trends.

Leeds United’s all-white home kit is one of the most recognisable in English football, associated with the Don Revie era of the late 1960s and early 1970s when the club won two First Division titles and reached a European Cup final. Sunderland’s red-and-white stripes have been a constant across the club’s history and are closely tied to the identity of the north-east. Sheffield Wednesday’s blue-and-white stripes and the distinctive owl badge give their home shirt immediate recognisability, while Middlesbrough’s red home kit carries associations with the club’s most successful period in the mid-2000s, when they reached the UEFA Cup final.

Blackburn Rovers’ blue-and-white halved shirt is one of the most storied designs in English football — worn during their 1994–95 Premier League title-winning season and consistently referenced in retro kit releases. Derby County’s white-with-black-ram shirts and Coventry City’s sky-blue home kit both have loyal followings among collectors of heritage football clothing. For any of these clubs, wearing the current kit is a statement of present-day loyalty, while a retro shirt connects the wearer to a specific golden era in the club’s past.

EFL Championship Jersey Buying Guide

Championship kits follow the same structure as those in the Premier League and other top European competitions. The home jersey features the club’s primary colors and badge and is typically the most popular purchase. The away jersey uses a contrasting palette and is often designed with more creative freedom, making it a favorite among collectors. Some clubs also release a third kit, and certain sides produce special-edition designs tied to cup runs, anniversaries or community initiatives.

When shopping on Amazon, pay close attention to the listing description to confirm the season year, whether the kit is an authentic (player-spec, tighter fit) or replica (fan version, more relaxed) jersey, and the sizing available. Replica kits are the right choice for most fans and are available at more accessible price points. For guidance on which version suits you, see our authentic vs replica jerseys guide and our soccer jersey sizing guide.

Championship clubs are served by a wider variety of kit manufacturers than the Premier League, where a handful of global brands dominate. This diversity means sizing and fabric quality can vary noticeably between clubs. Umbro and Adidas tend to run fairly true to size, while some smaller manufacturers may cut slimmer or shorter. Checking the specific listing’s size chart before purchasing is always the safest approach, particularly if you are buying a shirt as a gift.

Kids and Youth Championship Jerseys

Most Championship clubs offer kids and youth sizes alongside adult kits. Youth jerseys make excellent gifts for young supporters, and sizing typically runs from ages 3–4 up to 15–16. Always check the size chart on each Amazon listing, as junior sizing can vary between manufacturers. For a broader selection, visit our kids soccer jerseys page.

Retro Championship Jerseys

The history of clubs like Blackburn Rovers, Nottingham Forest, Derby County and Coventry City means retro kits carry real emotional resonance. Many third-party manufacturers produce heritage designs celebrating iconic eras — 1980s admiral-style strips, 1990s European campaigns and early 2000s cup runs are all well represented. Search by club name plus “retro” or “throwback” on Amazon, or browse our retro soccer jerseys collection for curated picks.

Custom Championship Jerseys

Want to add a name and number to your kit? Many Championship jerseys are available with customization on Amazon — look for “custom” or “personalized” in the listing title. You can add a current player name, a legend’s name or your own for a truly unique shirt. See more on our custom soccer jerseys page.