Signed Reggie Walsh 46 Chelsea 2025-26 Carabao vs Lincoln | Match-Issued
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Reggie Walsh's Chelsea Football Club 2025-26 Match-Issued shirt, bearing the number 46, size M, was prepared and issued for the Carabao Cup fixture against Lincoln City at the LNER Stadium on 23 September 2025, a match Chelsea won 2-1, and is authenticated by Fabricks with Digital NFC verification and a Certificate of Authenticity. The Fabricks label confirms this shirt as Issued and Signed. The shirt was sourced through Matchwornshirt.com as part of its verified history and is presented in a Luxury Gift Box.
The Earlier Fixture: Carabao Cup Away at Lincoln, Six Weeks Before the Ajax Night
Reggie Walsh is a midfielder who has developed through the Chelsea Football Club academy system, wearing the number 46 shirt during the 2025-26 campaign. This shirt was prepared and issued for the Carabao Cup fixture at the LNER Stadium in Lincoln on 23 September 2025, six weeks before the UEFA Champions League fixture against Ajax for which a second Walsh shirt was also issued. Chelsea won 2-1 at Lincoln. The Carabao Cup away fixture at Lincoln City, early in the season and at a lower-league ground, is the kind of occasion that gives a debut-season shirt a different texture from a European night at Stamford Bridge. Both shirts document the same player, the same squad number, the same season, and the same Fabricks authentication standard, but they document different competitions, different opponents, and different moments in the campaign.
The Match-Issued Specification
A match-issued shirt is a garment prepared to match specification and issued to the player for a specific fixture, identical in construction to the shirt worn during the match. It is not a retail release and not a replica. The Fabricks label for this shirt reads Issued, Signed, confirming it was prepared for the player for this fixture and subsequently signed. Match-issued shirts carry the same performance fabric, printing, and badge construction as the on-pitch garment, and their chain of custody runs directly from the kit room through the Fabricks authentication record to the collector.
The Shirt in Detail
The Chelsea 2025-26 shirt carries the royal blue identity of Chelsea Football Club, the colourway worn at Stamford Bridge and in cup competition during the season. The shirt bears the number 46, corresponding to Walsh's squad number at the club, in size M. The Fabricks authentication record confirms the shirt as issued and signed. The signature of Reggie Walsh appears on the shirt as documented in the Fabricks NFC verification, independently accessible for verification.
Authentication Built for the Most Demanding Collectors
This match-issued shirt is authenticated by Fabricks with Digital NFC verification and a Certificate of Authenticity. The Digital NFC chip embedded in the shirt allows collectors to verify the authentication record independently at any time, confirming both the issued status and the signed status of the shirt. The shirt was sourced through MatchWornShirt as part of its verified history. The Certificate of Authenticity provides a physical document to accompany the digital record.
Chelsea Football Club at Stamford Bridge: The Carabao Cup Context
Chelsea Football Club, founded on 10 March 1905 and based at Stamford Bridge in west London, has won six top-flight league titles, eight FA Cups, two UEFA Champions League titles, and the UEFA Conference League in 2025. The Carabao Cup fixture against Lincoln City at the LNER Stadium on 23 September 2025, which Chelsea won 2-1, provides the specific match context for this issued shirt. Domestic cup competitions provide the platform for academy players to gain competitive experience, and the away fixture at Lincoln City is the kind of occasion that marks the early chapters of a young player's senior career at the club.
What You Receive
The purchase includes the signed Reggie Walsh Chelsea Football Club 2025-26 Carabao Cup Match-Issued football shirt bearing the number 46, size M, issued for the fixture against Lincoln City at the LNER Stadium on 23 September 2025 (Chelsea won 2-1), Fabricks Digital NFC verification, a Certificate of Authenticity, and a Luxury Gift Box.
Player: Reggie Walsh - Team: Chelsea F.C. - Competition: Premier League - Season: 2025-2026 - Shirt: Match Issued - Packaging: Luxury Gift Box - COA: Fabricks - Proof: Digital (NFC); Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
Size: M - Color: Blue - Fabric: Polyester - Sleeve Length: Short - Neckline: Crew - Condition: Mint (M)
Date Authenticated: 29 September 2025 – Player: Reggie Walsh – Team: Chelsea – Season: 2025/2026 – Shirt Number: 46 – Shirt Size: M – Type: Issued, Signed – Position: Midfielder – Born Date: 20 October 2008 – Born Country: England
View the certification here: NFC
Matchup: Lincoln City - Chelsea – League: Carabao Cup – Date: 23 September 2025 – Location: LNER Stadium – Result: 1-2
How is authenticity verified?
This shirt is authenticated by Fabricks, listed with an Issued, Signed label and supported by NFC verification plus a certificate of authenticity. The Fabricks record ties the item to the player and the match, giving collectors layered verification without external links.
Where was this shirt signed?
The item is documented as signed in the Fabricks authentication record. The certification confirms the signature and its association with the issued item, providing collector-level assurance about provenance and signing.
What does Fabricks certification include?
Fabricks certification for this piece includes digital NFC verification and a printed certificate of authenticity, with the record showing the Issued, Signed status and match-level details such as competition, date, and venue as provided by Fabricks.
What size and construction details should I expect?
The shirt is a short-sleeve size M as recorded by Fabricks. It is presented in an issued cut consistent with match-issued pieces, described and sized by the authenticator for accurate display planning.
How is the item packaged?
The shirt is supplied in a luxury gift box for safe delivery and immediate presentation. The packaging is intended for protection and display readiness, making the piece suitable for direct addition to a collection or for gifting to a Chelsea supporter.
What are the shipping and returns basics?
Items are prepared for secure shipping in protective packaging and the Fabricks certification accompanies the shirt. Returns and shipping policies follow the seller's standard terms, and the authentication documentation is retained with the piece to support collector confidence.
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