Sunderland AFC have released a limited edition shirt in collaboration with manufacturer Hummel to champion equality.

The shirt is an adaptation of this season's away kit and features a black base with rainbow marbling. It is part of a campaign to promote equality, inclusion, and diversity in local communities.

The club and Hummel's crests on the shirt also have rainbow-coloured accents, symbolising their commitment to equity and inclusion in sport.

Sunderland AFC captain Dan Neil said: "We are collaborating with several LGBTQ+ groups for this weekend’s game to raise awareness of inclusivity.

"Sunderland AFC want everyone to feel welcome in every football stadium across the country, and we are looking forward to the occasion."

It is available for purchase online and in-store, in both adult and junior sizes along with a reversible bucket hat which is also part of the range designed and manufactured by Hummel.

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The initiative is part of a wider campaign by Hummel, which has seen similar shirts launched at partner clubs.

Sunderland AFC joins other Hummel clubs, including Brøndby IF, FC Köln, and Coventry City, in supporting the campaign.

The club and Hummel aim to remind everyone that football is a welcoming home for all, regardless of identity, love, or beliefs.