Watford Away Shirt 2018-19 Adidas vintage size L

Watford Away Shirt 2018-19 Adidas — The FA Cup Final Season

The 2018-19 season, for Watford FC, was the one that almost changed everything. A mid-table Premier League club reaching the FA Cup final — with this Adidas away shirt sponsored by FXPRO on their backs. That's what you hold in your hands.

The Shirt Details

Season: 2018-2019
Club: Watford FC
Type: Away
Manufacturer: Adidas
Sponsor: FXPRO

What This Shirt Represents

In 2018-19, Watford FC experienced one of the most significant seasons in its modern history. Under the leadership of Javi Gracia — the Spanish coach who arrived in January 2018 and put the club on solid tracks — the Hornets finished the Premier League season in the middle of the table, eleventh in the end, but no one remembers that. What everyone remembers is the rest.

Because that season, Watford reached the FA Cup final, their first since 1984. The squad boasted players capable of influencing any match: Troy Deeney, the emblematic captain and born leader, Roberto Pereyra, an Argentine technician capable of unbalancing the best defenses, Abdoulaye Doucouré, a midfield engine of endurance, and Gerard Deulofeu, who arrived from another dimension mid-season with memorable performances. A team not glamorous on paper, but formidable on the field.

Moments Etched into This Shirt

Deulofeu's overhead kick against Wolverhampton in the semi-final
In the FA Cup semi-final against Wolverhampton at Wembley, Gerard Deulofeu scored an acrobatic overhead kick to equalize, then provided the assist for the winning goal. A moment of pure football, the kind that gives you chills and alone justifies the existence of this shirt.

The FA Cup Final against Manchester City
May 18, 2019, Wembley, FA Cup final against Manchester City. That night, the Citizens achieved their historic treble, winning 6-0 in a nightmarish evening for the Hornets. The mark of an era — facing Guardiola's war machine at the worst possible moment.

Away form that built the legend of this season
This Adidas away shirt was worn during Premier League away games where Watford managed to snatch valuable points, confirming that this team wasn't just there to make up the numbers. A gritty identity that perfectly aligns with the club's DNA.

Authentic vs. Replica

A vintage authentic shirt isn't just a piece of fabric with a badge. It's the exact cut worn by players or supporters at that specific time, with the technologies and materials of the era — woven badges, clean finishes, period-correct manufacturer logos. That's what makes all the difference compared to a modern replica.

This Watford away shirt 2018-19 by Adidas with the FXPRO sponsor prominently displayed, is the original. Not a re-edition, not a tribute — the real thing, the one that lived through that season in real-time. The exact condition of the product will be specified upon order, but the fact that it is still available in size L is an opportunity not to be missed.

Vintage Size Guide

Important note for any buyer of a vintage jersey: Adidas cuts from the late 2010s often fit more snugly than what we are used to today. A size L from that era generally corresponds to a modern M/L depending on your body shape and how you prefer to wear it — loose or fitted.

Before finalizing your order, grab a tape measure. Measure your chest circumference and compare it with the flat measurements of the shirt — don't hesitate to contact us if you'd like us to provide them. A poorly fitting shirt isn't worn with pride. A perfectly fitting shirt is another story.

Why Have It In Your Collection

Watford shirts remain very accessible in the vintage market compared to major clubs — making them smart entries for a collector. But the 2018-19 season wasn't just any season in the club's history: it was the FA Cup final season, an event that doesn't happen every five years. This Adidas away shirt with the FXPRO sponsor is directly linked to that epic run.

Collector's Premier League shirts from this generation are becoming rare in good condition. Stocks don't replenish — once it's gone, it's gone. An away shirt from a historic season for the club, in size L, still available: this is exactly the kind of piece missing from many collections that one regrets not having grabbed when it was still possible.

To Learn More

• Watford FC - Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive - Kit History
• UEFA - European Football

This shirt is a page from the Hornets' history — the Wembley final, Deulofeu on fire, Deeney as captain. If you let it pass, someone else will put it in their display case.