Newcastle change shirts during first half of friendly due to colour clash
Summary
Newcastle United changed their shirts during the first half of a friendly match against Bayer Leverkusen because the colors of their kits looked too similar. Newcastle started with their usual black and white shirt but switched to a lilac shirt at halftime to avoid confusion.Key Facts
- Newcastle played a pre-season friendly match against Bayer Leverkusen.
- Newcastle began wearing their black and white home kit with blue trim.
- Bayer Leverkusen wore a mint-colored away kit with a blue pattern.
- During the first hydration break, Newcastle changed to their lilac third shirt.
- The change was made to avoid a color clash between the two teams’ shirts.
- The match took place at St James’ Park.
- Bayer Leverkusen won the match 2-1.
- This was a pre-season game, not part of a regular league or tournament.
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