# Oxford Kits

> An independent historical archive documenting every known football kit worn by Oxford United Football Club, Headington United and Headington Football Club from 1897 to the present day.

Oxford Kits is an independent website dedicated to researching, preserving and documenting the history of football kits worn by Oxford United Football Club and its predecessors.

## Purpose

The aim of Oxford Kits is to provide a comprehensive illustrated historical record of football kits worn by Oxford United, from the club's earliest known seasons through to the present day.

The archive is intended to be a trusted reference for supporters, collectors, historians, journalists, researchers and anyone interested in the history and evolution of football shirts.

## Scope

The archive traces the evolution of the club's kits from the earliest known Headington teams in 1897, through the Headington United era, and every Oxford United season since the club adopted its current name in 1960.

Coverage includes:

* 1897 to 1960: Headington United Football Club
* 1960 to present: Oxford United Football Club

## Archive structure

The archive is organised chronologically.

Each season has its own dedicated page using the opening year of that season as the URL.

Examples:

* https://www.oxfordkits.com/1960
* https://www.oxfordkits.com/1986
* https://www.oxfordkits.com/2001
* https://www.oxfordkits.com/2026

Each season page documents the kits worn during that campaign together with manufacturers, sponsors, badge variations, shorts, socks, competition patches, match-by-match kit usage and historical notes where available.

## Content

The archive includes:

* Season-by-season illustrated kit pages
* Home kits
* Away kits
* Third kits
* Goalkeeper kits
* Special edition and commemorative shirts
* Shirt manufacturers
* Shirt sponsors
* Sleeve patches and competition branding
* Club crests and badge variations
* Shorts and socks combinations
* Match-by-match kit usage
* Colour variations and alternate combinations
* Historical notes and observations
* Rare and limited edition shirts where documented

## Subjects

Primary subject:

* Oxford United Football Club

Historical subjects:

* Headington Football Club
* Headington United

Related topics:

* Football shirts
* Football kits
* Association football
* Kit manufacturers
* Shirt sponsors
* Club crests
* Goalkeeper kits
* English football history
* Football shirt collecting

## Research methodology

Oxford Kits aims to present an accurate historical record based upon contemporary photographs, televised matches, official club publications, football programmes, newspaper archives, collector resources and other reliable historical references.

Where evidence is incomplete or conflicting, information is identified as provisional or subject to further confirmation.

## Editorial principles

The archive prioritises:

* Historical accuracy
* Evidence-based research
* Clear distinction between confirmed and unconfirmed information
* Continuous improvement as new material becomes available
* Preservation of Oxford United's kit history

## Intended audience

Oxford Kits is intended for:

* Oxford United supporters
* Football shirt collectors
* Sports historians
* Journalists
* Researchers
* Designers
* Authors
* Football enthusiasts

## Status

Oxford Kits is an independent historical archive.

It is not affiliated with:

* Oxford United Football Club
* The English Football League
* Any past or present kit manufacturer
* Any past or present shirt sponsor

Club names, crests, logos and trademarks remain the property of their respective owners.

## Website

[Oxford Kits](https://www.oxfordkits.com/)

## Contact

[hello@oxfordkits.com](mailto:hello@oxfordkits.com)