Memorabilia Match Worn Partners with SportCOA for Stronger Authentication
By Memorabilia Match Worn · 24 July 2026
Memorabilia Match Worn now works with SportCOA as an authenticator partner — adding digital and NFC-backed certification for greater transparency and trackability on signed and match-worn items.
Memorabilia Match Worn is pleased to announce a new authentication partnership with SportCOA — specialists in sports memorabilia certification with more than two decades of experience in the sector.
This collaboration strengthens how we document, verify, and track signed and match-worn football shirts for collectors who expect clear evidence, not vague assurances.
Why this partnership matters
Collectors buying match-worn and signed shirts need two things above all: transparency and trackability.
- Transparency means every listing states what is verified, what documentation exists, and what the certificate actually covers.
- Trackability means a collector can follow an item through a unique reference, certificate record, and — where issued — digital or NFC verification long after purchase.
Working with SportCOA adds another independent layer alongside our existing standards and our partnership with Authentiquea.
Who is SportCOA?
SportCOA focuses on certificates of authenticity for sports memorabilia, with particular expertise in autograph certification. Their process is backed by specialist review, and selected certificates can include:
- Digital certificate records that can be checked online
- NFC COA tags for physical, on-item verification
- Printed certificate options for collectors who want archival documentation
That combination is especially valuable for signed shirts and for match-worn pieces where collectors want a clearer chain of evidence.
What changes for collectors on Memorabilia Match Worn
Nothing about our core promise changes: we still evaluate every shirt against available evidence, assign a unique MMW reference code, and state provenance clearly on each product page.
What improves is the authentication toolkit available for signed and match-worn items:
- Independent partner review through SportCOA where applicable
- Stronger digital trackability via certificate records and NFC options
- Clearer documentation paths for autographs and high-value pieces
- Continued collaboration with Authentiquea and official club foundations
You can always review the full process on our Authentication & Provenance page.
How we continue to protect collectors
Authentication at Memorabilia Match Worn remains a documented process, not a marketing label:
1. Evaluate match context, player association, wear, labels, and source history
2. Record what is verified — and what is not
3. Issue certificates with specific reference details where applicable
4. Present high-resolution photography and condition notes on every listing
5. Answer collector questions before purchase on high-value items
SportCOA helps us raise the bar on steps 2–4 for signed and match-worn inventory.
Browse authenticated shirts
Explore our match-worn football shirts and signed football shirts, or read more about how we authenticate.
For certificate basics, see What is a Certificate of Authenticity for football shirts?.