Walkouts Signed Southampton Football Shirts and Memorabilia

About

Southampton Football Club is a professional football club based in Southampton, Hampshire, England, competing in the EFL Championship. Founded on 21 November 1885, the Saints have a long history that Walkouts showcases through signed shirts and carefully described provenance for collectors and fans alike.

The club’s home since 2001 has been St Mary's Stadium, replacing the old ground known as The Dell, and the red and white shirts remain synonymous with the city. Southampton’s heritage includes Southern League dominance and cup nights at venues such as Manchester, where the club famously beat Manchester United in the 1976 final, and those moments shape the market for match and replica shirts.

On the pitch the club’s headline honour is their FA Cup success, noted as FA Cup winners 1976, and that triumph still drives demand for era shirts from the mid 1970s. The club also registered top flight placings in the 1983-84 season and noteworthy promotions across the 2010s. The IFFHS lists Southampton with an overall rank of 501, a single contextual marker among many ways collectors track a club’s profile.

Collectors prize anniversary releases and commemorative crests; post-1970 examples include the Centenary and 125-year marks. Season shirts from campaigns such as 1975-76 and 1983-84 are chased for their link to cup runs and a high domestic finish, and recent promotions around 2010-11 and 2011-12 have created strong demand for contemporary signed shirts and player-issue variants.

Anniversary pieces remain a focus, notably Centenary 1985, and distinctive away designs are key magnets: the club’s black away 2016-17 EFL Cup set and earlier yellow and blue away kits are singled out by collectors because they are tied to cup finals and decisive away wins. Fanshop retail shirts, not only match-worn examples, are actively collected, with early runs, player-issue variants and region-specific releases carrying provenance value, and many acquisitions arrive with photo evidence or stated provenance from sellers.

For those assembling framed shirts or limited editions Walkouts can help verify items and highlight provenance such as match links to the 1975-76 FA Cup victory and promotions like 2011-12, while also noting ties to the South Coast derby and ground history from The Dell to St Mary's Stadium. Walkouts lists signed shirts, offers Free worldwide shipping, and presents clear notes on supplier eras so buyers can compare Umbro, Hummel and later supplier periods when assessing signatures and variants.

Collector Highlights

Iconic home kits

  • 1975–76 Red/white FA Cup club’s only major trophy
  • 1983–84 Red/white First Division runners-up
  • 2016–17 Red/white EFL Cup finalists

Iconic away kits

  • 1980–81 Yellow/blue First Division away wins
  • 2016–17 Black EFL Cup away set
  • 2020–21 Yellow/blue Premier League away

Anniversary shirts

  • 1985 Centenary 1885–1985 crest
  • 2010 125 years commemorative mark

Collector seasons

  • 1975–76 FA Cup winners
  • 1983–84 First Division 2nd place
  • 2016–17 EFL Cup final

Honours

Southampton's honours reflect a long domestic pedigree. The club were six-time winners of the Southern League before joining the Football League and have claimed divisional championships including promotion as Third Division South champions in 1921-22 and Third Division winners in 1959-60 under Ted Bates. The signature national achievement is the FA Cup win in 1976, secured by a 1-0 victory over Manchester United, and the club have been beaten finalists on several other occasions, including later FA Cup and League Cup finals. Southampton also won the Football League Trophy in 2010 and completed successive promotions from League One and the Championship in 2010-11 and 2011-12, then won the 2024 Championship play-off final to return to the top flight. The club appears in statistical listings with an IFFHS rank of 501 in the supplied data.

Legends & Leadership

Alan Shearer, Matt Le Tissier, Sadio Mane - Alan Shearer and Matt Le Tissier are celebrated figures from the late 20th century who made enduring contributions on the pitch. Shearer's early career included notable goal-scoring exploits while Le Tissier became a club icon through prolific creativity and loyalty.

Matt Le Tissier, Sadio Mane - Sadio Mane stands out as a more recent key player of the 2010s who helped raise the club's profile with decisive performances in top‑flight seasons and European qualification campaigns.

Ted Bates - Ted Bates is honoured as a long-serving manager whose stewardship helped shape the club across mid 20th century campaigns and who is closely associated with the club's rise through the divisions.

Stadium

St Mary's Stadium is Southampton's recognised home since 2001 and is often referred to simply as St Mary's. The club previously played at The Dell, a ground still central to supporters' memory and club identity. Matchdays at St Mary's are defined by the red and white colours and a strong local atmosphere, with supporters keenly aware of the South Coast derby against Portsmouth and other regional rivalries. The stadium setting is tightly linked to those derby occasions and to the club's modern era developments. Collectors and visitors frequently cite the continuity between The Dell and St Mary's as part of Southampton's matchday character.

Also known as
St Mary's Stadium
Local derby
South Coast derby Portsmouth main rival

Authentication & Provenance

  • Verification domestic vs UEFA patches differ
  • Suppliers Umbro/Hummel/Under Armour eras; check codes
  • Provenance 1976 final shirts coveted

FAQ

Q: Where is Southampton Football Club based? A: Southampton Football Club is based in Southampton, Hampshire, England, and are commonly known as The Saints.

Q: What stadium do they play at and have they played elsewhere? A: The club's home since 2001 has been St Mary's Stadium, having previously played at The Dell.

Q: When was the club founded and what do they wear? A: The club was founded in 1885 and traditionally play in red and white shirts.

Q: How can I be confident a piece of memorabilia is official? A: Look for recognised verification such as a COA or digital/NFC verification from the seller; Free worldwide shipping.