{"id":1388844,"date":"2025-06-18T17:31:31","date_gmt":"2025-06-18T16:31:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=features&p=1388844"},"modified":"2025-06-18T17:31:32","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T16:31:32","slug":"the-10-best-aston-villa-kits-of-the-premier-league-era","status":"publish","type":"cult-corner","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/cult-corner\/the-10-best-aston-villa-kits-of-the-premier-league-era\/","title":{"rendered":"The 10 best Aston Villa kits of the Premier League era"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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From unforgettable goals to iconic players, Aston Villa kits have long told stories far beyond just fabric and design. Here\u2019s our countdown of the 10 greatest Villans kits in the Premier League era, each one tied to glory, nostalgia, or pure design brilliance.<\/p>\n\n\n

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10. 2011-12 Nike Home Kit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This season on the pitch was one to forget for the Villa fans, finishing 16th in the Premier League in their first and only season under Alex McLeish. But the kit is still certainly a fan favourite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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9. 1993-1995 Asics Home Kit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Aston Villa won their first EFL Cup since 1977 wearing this iconic strip manufactured by Asics, beating Manchester United 3-1 in the final. The Villans also finished 10th in the Premier League that season under the guidance of Ron Atkinson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This striped purple and blue number was a change in style from the 1992\/93 home shirt, but had its own iconic touch with the Muller sponsor on the front.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. 2009-10 Nike Home Kit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A brilliant season under Martin O’Neil marked with a beautiful home shirt, finishing sixth in the Premier League. They also reached the semi-finals of the FA Cup and finishing as runners-up in the EFL Cup that season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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7. 2018\/-19 Luke 1977 Home Kit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Despite playing the 2018-19 campaign in the Championship, the Luke 1997 Home shirt is iconic for Villa fans, with the 32Red sponsor and memories of Jack Grealish playing in the play-offs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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6. 2005-06 Hummel Away Kit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The bright yellow 2005-06 away kit is definitely a must own for Aston Villa kit collectors, manufactured by Hummel. Plenty of Villa legends made their debut in this campaign, including Gabby Agbonlahor and James Milner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    5. 2022-23 Castore Third Kit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    A beautiful black and yellow colour scheme for Aston Villa’s third kit in the 2022-23 season went down a treat, manufactured by Castore with the iconic Cazoo sponsor also in yellow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    4. 2002-03 Diadora Home Kit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Heading back to an older home shirt, manufactured by Diadora with Rover as a sponsor. Dion Dublin netted 14 goals in all competitions this campaign, whilst this season also marked the Villans’ farewell to Paul Merson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    3. 2021-22 Kappa Away Kit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Similarly to the 2022-23 third kit, it was the unique striped pattern with a purple and white colour scheme that excited plenty of Villa fans with the 2021-22 away kit manufactured by Kappa. A simple but clean design enhanced by the Cazoo sponsor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    2. 1992-1993 Umbro Kit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    This was Aston Villa’s first home shirt of the Premier League era, standing out for its bold blue details around the collar and sleeves with Villa’s customary burgundy primary colour. The neck was also finished with lace details, manufactured by Umbro and sponsored by Mita Copiers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Villa finished as Premier League runners-up in the inaugural campaign of the new competition, missing out by 10 points to league winners, Manchester United.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. 1995-1997 Reebok Kit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Described as a “retro classic”, the 1995-1997 Reebok home kit is regarded as the fans favourite and best Aston Villa shirt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Villa finished fourth in this Premier League campaign, but more importantly matched Liverpool’s record by winning their fifth EFL Cup, beating Leeds United 3-0 in the final at Wembley.<\/p>\n\n\n

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