Scunthorpe United have launched a new third kit for the 2026-27 season in partnership with Meyba, featuring a quarter-zip polo collar, a first in the club's history. The dark green shirt was unveiled this week at Glanford Park, as reported by Footy Headlines, with a unique presentation involving local musician Will Parker.
What does the new Scunthorpe United kit look like?
The kit is predominantly a dark green base. It features an intricate tonal repeating pattern across the fabric. Vibrant lime green accents frame the quarter-zip collar, the sleeve cuffs, and the side panels. Meyba's signature shoulder track motif is also picked out in the same bright lime. On the chest, the club crest is rendered in a two-tone palette. The front-of-shirt sponsorship from British Steel appears in white, accompanied by a vibrant orange emblem.
The most talked-about feature is the quarter-zip polo collar. This marks the first time a zipper has been incorporated into a Scunthorpe United playing kit. There is a potential safety consideration, however. Under IFAB Law 4, which governs players' equipment, rigid or sharp components like zippers may be forbidden for player use during matches. This suggests the zip detail might be a feature reserved for replica kits sold to fans.
How was the kit launched?
The launch was a collaborative event with North Lincolnshire singer-songwriter Will Parker. Parker presented the new shirt alongside his latest single, 'Nobody Can Know'. He said of the track, "Nobody Can Know," linking the song's release to the kit's unveiling. This creative partnership provided a distinctive local angle to the reveal, moving beyond a standard product announcement.
Scunthorpe United finished the 2025 campaign in 5th place in the National League, securing 82 points from 46 games. Their record was 23 wins, 13 draws, and 10 losses. You can review the full final table on our standings page. The team scored 77 goals last season while conceding 62, giving them a positive goal difference of +15.
Where does this kit fit in the wider season?
The new third kit arrives as the club prepares for another National League North campaign, aiming to build on last season's performance. Their recent form at the end of the 2025 season was a mixed bag, recorded as LDWLD. In the title race, they ultimately finished 26 points behind champions York City. The club will be looking to close that gap when the new season kicks off.
Fans eager to see the new kit in action can track the team's progress through our fixtures schedule. The squad, which will wear this distinctive design, is listed on our dedicated squad page. While other clubs like Madrid CFF and FC Arouca have also released new away and third kits respectively, Scunthorpe's zip-collar design sets it apart as a unique entry for the upcoming season.
