Premier League players wear poppies to support The Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal. They use special-edition shirts, and the match-worn shirts are later signed and auctioned for the charity.
What the poppy means on Premier League shirts
The poppy on the shirt is tied to The Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal, which the league and its clubs support.
Players wear special-edition shirts with poppies embroidered on them, and the proceeds of the shirt auction go to The Royal British Legion.
When the poppy appears
The remembrance tributes run across the two weekends leading up to Remembrance. During that period, players wear the special-edition shirts with embroidered poppies.
- Across the two weekends leading up to Remembrance
- Players wear special-edition shirts with embroidered poppies
- Clubs arrange tributes before kick-off
What happens before and after the match
Before kick-off, clubs plan tributes to pay their respects to the armed forces community, past and present.
After the match, the match-worn shirts are signed and then offered in an auction. All proceeds from that auction go to The Royal British Legion.
FAQ
What is the red flower on Premier League shirts?
It is a poppy connected to The Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal. It is embroidered on the special-edition shirts the players wear.
Why are Premier League teams wearing poppies?
The league and its clubs support The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal, and players wear special-edition shirts with embroidered poppies. The same period also includes tributes before kick-off for the armed forces community, past and present.
When do Premier League clubs wear poppies?
The tributes take place across the two weekends leading up to Remembrance. That is when the special-edition shirts with embroidered poppies are used.
What happens to Premier League poppy shirts after the match?
The match-worn shirts are signed after the game and placed in an auction. All proceeds from those sales go to The Royal British Legion.