Newcastle United players were required to change their kits during the first half of a pre-season friendly match against Bayer Leverkusen at St. James' Park. The team initially wore their black and white home kit, which features a blue trim.
However, during the first hydration break of the match, the players switched to their lilac third strip. This change was reportedly due to an apparent color clash with Bayer Leverkusen's away kit, which is mint green with a blue pattern.