This distinct red and white striped home kit first stepped onto the Dell pitch for Southampton from 1993 through to 1995, a pivotal era defined entirely by Matt Le Tissier’s legendary match performances. Produced by Pony, the design stood apart from other Premier League strips of the decade thanks to its sharp black collar framing the traditional Saints vertical stripes, a subtle detail that still makes it instantly recognisable to long-time supporters.
The jersey witnessed Le Tissier deliver some of the most celebrated goals in early Premier League history, including a sensational volley against Blackburn Rovers and a match-winning double versus Newcastle United. Though the club clung to top-flight survival by narrow margins across both campaigns, the magic Le Tissier conjured in this shirt cemented his status as Southampton’s most loyal icon.
Decades later, this mid-90s strip remains one of the most sought-after vintage club kits from England’s first Premier League generation. Its clean nostalgic silhouette has become a staple of modern retro sportswear styling, carrying the quiet, underrated football romance of The Dell’s final golden years.

