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Newcastle United changes shirts during friendly against Bayer Leverkusen

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 4:03 PM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Newcastle United changes shirts during friendly against Bayer Leverkusen
Summary

Newcastle United changed shirts midway through their pre-season friendly against Bayer Leverkusen at St James' Park. The team, which started in a black and white kit with a blue trim, made the switch during the first hydration break due to a color clash with Leverkusen's mint away kit. Newcastle opted for their lilac third strip instead. The hosts were 1-0 down at the time of the kit change.

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  • •Newcastle United played Bayer Leverkusen in a pre-season friendly.
  • •The match is taking place at St James' Park.
  • •Newcastle was trailing 1-0 when they changed kits.
  • •The color clash prompted the switch to the lilac third strip.
Latest Updates
  • 4:15 PMYahoo Sports — Newcastle change shirts during first half of friendly
  • 4:03 PMBBC Sport — Newcastle change shirts midway through friendly
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Newcastle United change shirts in the first half of their pre-season friendly against Bayer Leverkusen.

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Newcastle United change shirts in the first half of their pre-season friendly against Bayer Leverkusen.

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