About

Preston North End Football Club is based in Preston, Lancashire and currently competes in the EFL Championship, and Walkouts curates signed shirts and memorabilia that reflect both its 19th century origins and modern squad signings. Founded on 1 January 1880, the club has a long continuity of football at Deepdale and a collecting community that prizes provenance and documented signatures.

The side has called Deepdale home since the 1870s and were founder members of the Football League, famous for early glory with 2 league championships and for securing the first Double in English football in the inaugural league season. Those early achievements, including the unbeaten 1888-89 league and FA Cup double, mean shirts linked to that era or to commemorative anniversaries still draw attention from collectors.

Preston’s heritage is tied to figures such as Sir Tom Finney, Bill Shankly and Alan Kelly Sr., and stands at Deepdale are named in their honour. That provenance makes framed tributes and player-signed retail shirts desirable as display pieces, and many fans seek items with clear evidence of signing, photographic association or club-issued documentation.

Anniversary releases are a common focal point for fans, and post-1970 commemorations such as Centenary 1980 have been used to mark milestones and refresh classic styling; those limited runs are often the ones to look for when assembling a themed display. The club’s FA Cup run to the 1938 final and the unbeaten 1888-89 campaign are two historically magnetic moments that elevate shirts from those seasons.

Away kits have their own collector appeal, especially when linked to decisive cup ties and away wins. Iconic away pieces tied to cup progressions or replay victories attract attention, and colourways such as dark blue with white trim worn on memorable journeys are often singled out by long-term supporters and archivists for their photographic associations.

Signed retail demand is strong for Preston North End, with particular interest in 1888-89 unbeaten season memorabilia and in fanshop signed shirts that carry player signatures but were sold through official channels rather than worn on the pitch. Early retail runs, player-issue variants and region-specific releases are regularly catalogued, and reputable items will include supporting proof so collectors can verify provenance.

For those seeking specific provenance, club centenary items such as Centenary 1980 editions and items accompanied by a COA are practical anchors for a collection, and Walkouts highlights both historic and contemporary signings with clear evidence. Whether you are comparing pieces from the 1888-89 double, 1889-90 title season or the 1938 FA Cup final victory over Huddersfield Town, the focus remains on authenticated shirts and documented signatures, with Free worldwide shipping available on selected pieces.

Honours

Preston North End’s roll of honour is anchored by pioneering achievements from football’s formative era. The club has won 2 English league championships, first as inaugural champions in 1888-89 and again in 1889-90. The 1888-89 campaign brought the historic 1888-89 Double, as Preston paired the league title with the FA Cup, completing the cup run without conceding a goal and setting a benchmark for dominance that still resonates. Prestigious silverware returned with victory in the 1938 FA Cup final against Huddersfield Town, a triumph that remains a touchstone for supporters. In the modern era, Preston’s focus has been on progress in the second tier following promotion to the EFL Championship in 2015, where a highest finish of 7th in 2017-18 underlined ongoing ambition. From early league supremacy to enduring cup memories, these honours have shaped a tradition of competitiveness and resilience for generations.

Legends & Leadership

Sir Tom Finney is a legend player of the 1950s whose artistry and loyalty came to define Preston, with a stand at Deepdale bearing his name in lasting tribute.

Bill Shankly, Alan Kelly Sr. are remembered as legend players of the late 1930s and the 1960s respectively, with Shankly embodying competitive drive and Kelly’s goalkeeping excellence recognised by a stand that preserves his legacy.

Tommy Thompson, Peter Higham are cited as legend players of the 1950s, representing the forward quality and work-rate that kept the club competitive in league and cup football through that decade.

Graham Alexander, Paul Gallagher contributed as recent key players of the mid-2000s and the mid-2010s respectively, providing leadership and consistency that aligned with the team’s sustained EFL Championship presence after 2015.

Trevor Hemmings is acknowledged as the legendary owner of the 2010s, guiding the club through its Championship years until his death in 2021 and providing stability during a period of consolidation.

Stadium

Deepdale has been Preston North End’s home since 1875, a venue renowned as the oldest ground in continuous use by a league club. Set in the city of Preston, it embodies the club’s journey from cricketing origins to founder-member status in the Football League and on to modern EFL Championship campaigns. The ground’s identity is woven into its stands, which honour Sir Tom Finney, Alan Kelly Sr. and Bill Shankly, reflecting a heritage that supporters celebrate every matchday. Atmosphere here blends tradition with intensity, with close sightlines and a sense of history that visiting teams quickly recognise. Known simply as Deepdale, it remains a touchstone for generations of fans, a place where community, memory and footballing ambition meet week after week.

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FAQ

Q: When was Preston North End founded? A: Founded 1880, the club had earlier taken up football in 1878 as a winter pursuit before formally focusing on the game in May 1880.

Q: Which league do Preston North End play in? A: They compete in the EFL Championship, the second tier of English football, and have remained there since promotion in 2015, with a highest finish of 7th in 2017-18.

Q: Why are they called The Invincibles? A: The nickname stems from the unbeaten 1888-89 season, when Preston won the league and the FA Cup, not conceding a goal in the cup run, earning the tag The Invincibles.

Q: Where do Preston North End play their home matches? A: Home games are at Deepdale in Preston, a ground in continuous league use since the 19th century and noted for stands named after Sir Tom Finney, Alan Kelly Sr. and Bill Shankly.

Q: Are signed items authenticated and do you ship internationally? A: Yes. Items can include a COA or LOA, with witnessed signing or exact photo proof where available. Free worldwide shipping.