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Rivalries in football are considered as highlights of the season in every league across the globe. Whether it’s an intense local affair or an iconic fixture packed with history, there is always a special kind of buzz when two teams who are known to dislike each other come together. When you think of big rivalriesContinue reading “Celtic vs Rangers”

THE BIGGEST RIVALRY IN THE NORTH EAST  Newcastle vs Sunderland has been a historic rivalry for many years. It’s known as the north east derby (or the Tyne-wear derby) with just 19km separating the two cities. The first meeting between these two sides took place in 1883 however the first competitive fixture came in theContinue reading “Newcastle vs Sunderland”

Arsenal vs Spurs(North London derby). This is one of the most fiercely contested derbies in the world; the hatred in this derby is as real and as raw as they come, with both sets of fans despising one and other. But, how did this great rivalry start?   Daily Mail 2019 In the early daysContinue reading “Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur”

The South Coast derby features the clubs Portsmouth and Southampton. The distance between the clubs is only 19.7 miles between the home of premier league outfit Southampton St Mary’s stadium, and League one Portsmouth’s Fratton Park. Portsmouth supporters often refer to Southampton supporters as scum or scummers. There are a number of competing theories asContinue reading “Portsmouth vs Southampton”