2019-20 Liverpool Home Shirt Authentication Guide
Welcome to our in-depth authentication guide for the 2019-20 Liverpool Home Shirt, one of the most iconic designs in recent club history. This guide will help collectors, fans, and resellers distinguish authentic shirts from fakes by focusing on detailed design features, variants, and contextual information.
Shirt Overview
- Manufacturer: New Balance
- Sponsor: Standard Chartered (front), Western Union (sleeve)
- Primary Colour: Red (Pantone 186C)
- Design Theme: Tribute to Bob Paisley – 100th anniversary of his birth
- Worn In: Premier League, Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup, UEFA Super Cup
- Badge: Gold FIFA Club World Cup Winners badge worn in selected matches
- Shirt Code: MT930001 (varies slightly by region and cut)
Design Details
- Pinstripes: Thin vertical white pinstripes running throughout the front body – inspired by the 1982-83 home shirt worn under Bob Paisley
- Collar: Deep red v-neck with white trim
- Sleeve Cuffs: Matching white trim to complement collar
- Club Crest: Fully embroidered Liverbird crest with ‘125 Years’ removed after 2018-19 season
- Back Neck Detail: Bob Paisley’s signature printed inside the collar
- NB Logo: Embroidered New Balance logo in white on right chest
- Sponsor: Heat-pressed Standard Chartered logo
- Fit Options:
- Player Issue (Elite/Vapor Match): Slim fit, heat-bonded seams, laser-cut ventilation
- Fan Version (Stadium): Looser fit, stitched seams, screen-printed details
Variants and Notes
- FIFA Club World Cup Badge Variant:
- Only worn in select fixtures after Liverpool won the 2019 Club World Cup
- Gold FIFA badge appears centrally between club crest and NB logo
- UEFA Super Cup Final Patch Variant:
- Seen in the UEFA Super Cup final vs Chelsea (14 Aug 2019)
- Includes final match detail on chest
- Premier League & Champions League Patches:
- Premier League versions feature sleeve patches and “No Room for Racism” in later season games
- UCL shirts feature starball patch and “Respect” patch on sleeves
- Name/Numbering:
- Official Premier League style: White with black border
- Official UEFA style: White or red depending on kit combo
- Retail Differences:
- Fan versions have thicker material and embroidered details
- Player issue shirts have lighter, breathable material with heat-applied crests and logos
Player Info
| Player | Appearances (All Competitions) |
|---|---|
| Virgil van Dijk | 50 |
| Mohamed Salah | 48 |
| Sadio Mané | 47 |
| Roberto Firmino | 52 |
| Jordan Henderson | 40 |
| Trent Alexander-Arnold | 49 |
| Andrew Robertson | 49 |
| Alisson Becker | 38 |
| Fabinho | 39 |
| Joe Gomez | 43 |
| James Milner | 37 |
Season Summary
The 2019-20 season was one of Liverpool’s greatest campaigns in modern history. Under Jürgen Klopp, the team clinched their first league title in 30 years, finishing with a staggering 99 points – 18 points clear at the top of the Premier League.
Key highlights:
- Premier League Champions
- FIFA Club World Cup Winners
- UEFA Super Cup Winners
- Early exit from Champions League (Round of 16) but dominant domestically
- Iconic performances against Manchester City, Leicester, and Manchester United
- Strong contributions from youth players like Curtis Jones and Neco Williams
This shirt represents more than just a title-winning season; it’s a symbol of a footballing renaissance and Klopp’s tactical brilliance. Authenticating this shirt properly is crucial for collectors given its significance in Liverpool’s storied history.
