Size Guide
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Sizing at a glance
- Adult sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL and 5XL on every jersey, keeper top, pair of shorts, hoodie and warm-up top.
- One price: every size costs the same. No upcharge for 2XL to 5XL.
- One size: the crew socks, the drawstring kit bag and the cuffed beanie.
- Best method: measure a shirt you already like to play in, lying flat, and compare.
- Wrong size? Swap within 60 days; the return label is on us.
1. Read this first: our measurement charts
We are confirming exact garment measurements for each style before we publish them here, and we would rather show no number than a wrong one. Until each style’s chart is up, this guide tells you how to measure, how to compare, and how to choose between two sizes, and our support team will check any measurement you send us against the style you want. Email support@floodlit.shop with the product name and your measurement and we reply within 24 hours on business days.
Sizes use the same labels everywhere on the site: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL and 5XL. You will see exactly these on the size buttons on each product page and in your cart.
2. Why sizing a squad goes wrong
Ordering for eight different bodies is the part of being captain nobody warns you about. The mistakes are always the same:
- “My usual size.” Usual according to which brand? Two shirts labelled L from two makers can be very different. Ask for a measurement, not a label.
- Sizes by memory. The captain guesses for the quiet player who never replies in the chat. That player is the one who ends up swapping in the car park.
- Forgetting layers. Winter indoor and cold turf nights mean a base layer under the shirt. Some players want room for it, some do not.
- The keeper. Keepers often want a different fit from outfield players, especially in long sleeves.
Every one of these is fixed by the same habit: each player measures a shirt they already own and like, and sends you the number in writing.
3. How to measure a shirt you already own
This is the most reliable method and takes two minutes with a tape measure or a ruler.
- Pick the right shirt. Use a short-sleeve sports top or tee that fits the way you want this jersey to fit. For keeper tops and warm-up tops, use a long-sleeve top you like.
- Lay it flat. Smooth it out on a table or the floor, front facing up, no stretching.
- Chest width: measure straight across the shirt from one side seam to the other, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) below the armpits. That is half the chest; note it as “flat chest”.
- Body length: measure from the highest point of the shoulder, where the collar meets the seam, straight down to the bottom hem.
- Sleeve, for long sleeves: measure from the shoulder seam to the end of the cuff.
- Write both units if you can. Inches or centimetres both work; tell us which you used.
Measuring your body instead
If you do not have a shirt you like, measure your body. Chest: wrap the tape around the fullest part of the chest, under the arms, level and snug but not tight. For shorts, measure the waist where you wear the waistband and the hips at their widest. Body measurements are useful too, but a flat shirt measurement is easier to compare with a garment.
4. Send this to the group chat
Copy the message below into your squad’s group chat. It gets you the numbers you need in one go and saves the follow-up chasing.
Copy and paste:
Shirts going in this week. Need from everyone by Thursday: 1) Find a sports shirt or tee that fits how you like. 2) Lay it flat, measure straight across the chest 1 inch under the armpits. 3) Measure length from the top of the shoulder to the hem. 4) Send both numbers plus the name you want on the back (12 letters max) and your number (0-99). Sizes go S to 5XL, all the same price. No reply by Thursday and you’re wearing a bib.
Collect the replies in one place, such as a note on your phone, and copy them straight into each cart line. Spelling of names counts: we print exactly what you type and send no proof first.
5. A squad sheet to fill in
Use a sheet like this while you collect sizes. The example rows show the kind of detail that makes ordering easy.
| Player | Flat chest of own shirt | Length | Likes room for a layer? | Name on back | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player 1 | Measured, in inches | Measured | Yes | KOWALCZYK | 9 |
| Player 2 | Measured, in cm | Measured | No | ADEYEMI | 14 |
| Player 3 | Measured | Measured | No | ROURKE | 3 |
| Player 4 | Measured | Measured | Yes | PALMA | 22 |
| Player 5 | Measured | Measured | No | NAKASHIMA | 7 |
| Sub 1 | Measured | Measured | Yes | BRENNAN | 11 |
| Sub 2 | Measured | Measured | No | Plain back | None |
| Keeper | Measured, long sleeve | Measured | Yes | Optional | 1 |
Send the measurements and the product you have in mind to support@floodlit.shop and we will tell you which size each one lines up with for that style.
6. Choosing between two sizes
Most people who measure land clearly on one size. If you sit between two, these rules of thumb help:
| If you… | Go | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Wear a base layer on cold nights | Up | Room over the layer without pulling at the shoulders |
| Like a close fit and play in warm weather | Down | Less loose fabric to tug at |
| Are buying a keeper top | Up | Keepers dive and reach; more room is usually welcome |
| Are buying the full-zip hoodie | Up | It goes on over a shirt on the bench |
| Are buying shorts and sit between two | By waist | Waist fit matters more than length for most players |
| Are unsure | Ask us | Send the measurement and the product name |
Because every size is the same price, there is no cost reason to size down. Pick the size that will be comfortable for a full season of weeknights.
7. Sizing by product type
Outfield jerseys, dark base and light base
All outfield jerseys in Dark Base Jerseys and Light Base Jerseys come in S to 5XL. Use the short-sleeve shirt measurement. If your squad wants to match exactly, every player should order the same style, because different cuts, such as a V-neck or a raglan, may sit differently.
Keeper tops
The Keeper Tops include long-sleeve and short-sleeve styles, S to 5XL. For long sleeves, measure the sleeve of a top you like as well as the chest and length, and mention it if you email us.
Shorts
The Small-Sided Match Shorts in Squad Kit come in S to 5XL. Measure the waist of a pair of shorts you like, lying flat, from one side of the waistband to the other, and the length from the waistband to the hem.
Hoodie and warm-up top
The Pitch-Side Full-Zip Hoodie and the Custom Team Name Long-Sleeve Warm-Up Top come in S to 5XL and are worn over or instead of a shirt. Most players choose their usual jersey size or one up.
One-size items
The Night League Crew Socks, the Mast Print Drawstring Kit Bag and the Cold Night Cuffed Beanie are one size. For the socks, we are confirming the exact fit range and will add it here; if you have very small or very large feet, email us before ordering and we will tell you what we know.
8. Which sizes each product comes in
| Product group | Sizes | Price by size |
|---|---|---|
| Dark base jerseys (6 styles) | S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL | Same price for every size |
| Light base jerseys (5 styles) | S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL | Same price for every size |
| Keeper tops (3 styles) | S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL | Same price for every size |
| Match shorts | S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL | Same price for every size |
| Full-zip hoodie and warm-up top | S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL | Same price for every size |
| Crew socks, kit bag, beanie | One size | One price |
9. Getting an accurate measurement
- Use a soft tape if you have one. A ruler or a metal tape works for a flat shirt; a soft tape is easier for body measurements.
- Measure twice. If the two numbers differ, take the average.
- Do not stretch the shirt. Smooth it, do not pull it. Sports fabric gives easily and a stretched measurement reads big.
- Same shirt for chest and length. Mixing measurements from two shirts gives a size that fits neither.
- Converting units: 1 inch is 2.54 cm. A flat chest of 21 inches is about 53 cm; 60 cm is about 23.6 inches.
- Flat chest is half the chest. Doubling a flat measurement gives the shirt’s full chest circumference, which is the number to compare with a body chest measurement plus the room you like.
10. Coed squads and different builds
Most weeknight leagues are coed, and a squad of eight can range from S to 5XL. Every size in our range is the same price and the same design, so the smallest and the largest player on the team wear the same colourway with the same lettering. Each player should choose by their own measurement rather than by the size the rest of the squad picked. If someone usually wears a different cut of sports top, ask them to measure the shirt that fits them best, whatever it is labelled.
11. Names and numbers do not change the size
The name (up to 12 letters) and number (0 to 99) are printed on the back of the size you choose. A long name takes up more of the back than a short one; the live preview on the product page shows roughly how it sits. A team name on the front (up to 14 characters) or a slot line under the number (up to 10 characters) works the same way. Choose the size for the player, not for the lettering.
12. If the size is wrong
It happens, even with measurements. You have 60 days to return or swap an item, and we pay for the return label, including for a size swap.
- Email support@floodlit.shop with your order number, the item and the size you need.
- We reply with a return label and the next step, within 24 hours on business days.
- Pack the item and attach the label; the returns page explains the condition items should come back in.
Personalised items with a name or number follow the personalised-items section of our Returns & Exchanges Policy. Refunds, when a swap is not wanted, are covered by the Refund Policy: within 7 days of the return reaching us.
13. Timing a squad order around sizes
Collecting sizes is usually the slowest part of a squad order. Allow for it. Once the order is in, we take 1-3 business days to prepare it and the parcel spends 7-14 business days in transit to the United States, Canada, Australia or New Zealand, with free shipping. You have 24 hours after ordering to change a size, name or number; see Cancel or Change an Order. If one player is late with a measurement, order the other seven and add the eighth as a separate order later; it ships free and matches the design.
14. Questions about fit
Email support@floodlit.shop with the product, the colourway and your measurement, and say whether it is a flat shirt measurement or a body measurement. We reply within 24 hours on business days with the size we would pick for that style. More answers are in the FAQs and the Help Center.