Leaked: Man Utd 27-28 Third Kit First Photo, Ruby Chevrons

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• Footy Headlines published a photo of Manchester United’s 2027-28 adidas third shirt on 10 November 2026, the first look at the actual design rather than a colour description.
• The shirt is black with large red chevron bands across the chest, finished in a grainy, speckled texture. The adidas logo, the devil emblem and the Snapdragon sponsor are all in white.
• The shirt is expected to launch in summer 2027. United and adidas have not confirmed it, and we do not stock it yet.

The Leak

When we covered this kit in September, all that existed was a written description: a black base, a red shade called Pure Ruby, white logos and the devil in place of the club crest. Our first Man Utd 27-28 third kit post covers that stage, and it had to leave the pattern as an unknown.

On 10 November 2026, Footy Headlines updated its report with a close-up photo of the shirt itself, hanging against a wall. The colours match what was reported in September, and for the first time we can see how the red is used.

A photo of a physical shirt is a stronger signal than a mock-up, but it is still a leak. Small details such as trim or sleeve design could change before United show it themselves.

Design Breakdown

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Colourway. The base is black. Across the chest run wide red bands in sharp, angular V shapes, stacked so they point towards the centre of the shirt. The edges of each band break up into a fine speckled grain, as if the red had been sprayed or printed onto rough paper. Footy Headlines says adidas calls this red Pure Ruby, and in the photo it reads as a strong, saturated red.

Crest. The devil emblem sits on the left chest in solid white, without the shield, ball or club name around it. Footy Headlines confirms the devil replaces the regular crest on this shirt.

Logos and sponsor. The adidas performance logo is white, on the right chest. Snapdragon, United’s current front-of-shirt partner, is in white: the circular logo sits in the black gap between the red chevrons, with the large wordmark below it.

Collar and sleeves. The photo is cropped tight on the chest, so the collar is out of shot. A flash of red and white is visible at the top of the shoulders, but the full sleeve design is not shown yet.

How It Compares

Black change shirts are a long-running United tradition. Footy Headlines notes that earlier black kits were paired with yellow, blue, orange or white, and that the 2025-26 third used yellow and blue. Red on black, in this ruby tone, would be new for the club. If you like a darker United shirt, the 1998/99 black retro jersey is a well-known earlier example.

It would also be a sharp turn from the current third. The 2026-27 third is ivory with maroon and green trim, a quiet tribute to Salford Lads and Girls Club. The 27-28 version swaps that softness for a loud, grainy graphic. Alongside the reported blackout home and the off-white Northern Soul away, if all three reports hold, black features heavily in the 27-28 range.

When Can You Buy It?

Footy Headlines expects the shirt to be released in summer 2027. There is no confirmed date from United or adidas.

We do not stock the 27-28 third yet. 433FC is an independent retailer of replica supporter shirts, not affiliated with any club, league or manufacturer. For now you can shop the current Manchester United 2026/27 third jersey (Player Version), or browse home, away and retro shirts in our Manchester United category.

FAQ

Is this the real Manchester United 27-28 third kit?

It looks like a real sample. Footy Headlines published a photo of a physical shirt, and it matches the colours the site reported in September. United and adidas have not confirmed it, so small details could change.

When does the Man Utd 27-28 third kit release?

The expected window is summer 2027, according to Footy Headlines. No exact date has been announced.

Where can I buy Manchester United jerseys?

433FC is an independent retailer of replica supporter shirts. Our Manchester United category has the 2026/27 shirts plus retro designs. The 27-28 third is not in stock yet.

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