List of association football club rivalries in Asia and Oceania explained

This list deals with association football rivalries around Asia and Oceania among clubs. This includes local derbies as well as matches between teams further afield. For rivalries between international teams and club rivalries around the world, see List of association football rivalries.

Only clubs of federations which are members of AFC or OFC are included.

The article is alphabetically split into OFC and the AFC federations: AFF (South East Asia and Australasia), CAFA (Central Asia), EAFF (East Asia), SAFF (South Asia), and WAFF (West Asia).

Clubs in AFF

Australia

A-League

Lower leagues

Brunei

Indonesia

Arema vs. Persib Bandung

Persija Jakarta vs. Persita Tangerang[10]

Malaysia

Terengganu vs. Kelantan vs. Sri Pahang[21]

Selangor vs. Kuala Lumpur City[23] [24]

Myanmar

Philippines

Singapore

Warriors FC vs. Home United FC[35]

Thailand

Timor-Leste

Vietnam

Clubs in CAFA

Afghanistan

Iran

Kyrgyzstan

Tajikistan

Turkmenistan

Uzbekistan

Pakhtakor vs. Neftchi Ferghana

Clubs in EAFF

China PR

Hong Kong

Japan

See main article: Football derbies in Japan.

North Korea

South Korea

Active derbies

Derbies between unrelegated clubs ("Eternal derbies")

Ulsan Hyundai vs. Pohang Steelers

FC Seoul vs. Incheon United FC

Other derbies

Suwon Samsung Bluewings vs. FC Seoul

Defunct derbies

Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma vs. Suwon Samsung Bluewings

Kyungsung FC vs. Pyongyang FC

Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma vs. LG Cheetahs,[63] Yukong Elephants vs. Ilhwa Chunma,[64] LG Cheetahs vs Yukong Elephants[65] derbies held before 1996 between former clubs based in Seoul

Clubs in OFC

Fiji

New Zealand

Auckland City vs. Waitakere United

Papua New Guinea

Tahiti

Clubs in SAFF

Bangladesh

India

Nepal

Pakistan

Clubs in WAFF

Iraq

Jordan

Kuwait

Qadsia SC vs. Al-Arabi SC[79]

Lebanon

Nejmeh vs. Ansar[80] [81]

Palestine

Saudi Arabia

Syria

United Arab Emirates

Al Nasr vs. Al Wasl[103] [104] [105]

Al Jazira vs Al Wahda[106] [107]

External links

Notes and References

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  3. Web site: Glory and Phoenix battle for Long Distance Derby Cup. Perth Glory FC. 13 October 2015. 15 October 2015. 16 October 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151016001757/http://www.perthglory.com.au/article/glory-and-phoenix-battle-for-long-distance-derby-cup/9zcv2031lyq71fbcoyigk9e5f. dead.
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  5. News: O'Neil. Rohan. Farina Cup on offer in North Queensland NPL derby. Townsville Bulletin. 13 February 2016. 17 July 2015.
  6. Web site: Derby match heats up for Frank Farina Cup. Northernfury.com.au. Northern Fury. 13 February 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160309030836/http://www.northernfury.com.au/news/derby-match-heats-up-for-frank-farina-cup. 9 March 2016. dead.
  7. Web site: 6-pointer at stake for Frank Farina Cup. Northernfury.com.au. Northern Fury FC. 13 February 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160315053329/http://www.northernfury.com.au/fergies-blog/6-pointer-at-stake-for-frank-farina-cup. 15 March 2016. dead.
  8. Web site: Rivalitas Terpanas di Asia: Persib Bandung vs Persija Jakarta. fourfourtwo.com. 19 December 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171222051027/https://www.fourfourtwo.com/id/features/rivalitas-terbesar-di-asia-persib-bandung-vs-persija-jakarta. 22 December 2017. dead.
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  10. Web site: Liputan6.com. 2011-03-31. The Jak dan Pendukung Persita Bentrok. liputan6.com. id. 2022-01-04.
  11. Web site: Khalfan. Ibrahim. Rivalitas Persiraja dan PSMS Medan Makin Seru di Putaran Kedua Liga 2, Main di Banda Aceh. www.acehground.com. id. 2024-08-06. 2023-10-29.
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  14. Web site: Derby Mahakam Dipindah ke Balikpapan, Begini Respon Pusamania . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180731083828/http://kaltim.tribunnews.com/2018/07/31/derby-mahakam-dipindah-ke-balikpapan-begini-respon-pusamania . 31 July 2018 .
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  16. Web site: Restu. Bentrok dengan Jakmania, Kabomania: Kami Dikejar dari Cibinong, Mereka Cari Masalah Duluan. 2021-12-16. PojokBogor.com. id. 5 March 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220305204928/https://bogor.pojoksatu.id/baca/bentrok-dengan-jakmania-kabomania-kami-dikejar-dari-cibinong-mereka-cari-masalah-duluan. live.
  17. Web site: Suporter Persiter Ternate dan Persikota Tidore Bentrok, Laga Dibatalkan. regional.kompas.com. 28 July 2024. 24 September 2016. Kompas. id. Persiter Ternate and Persikota Tidore supporters clash, match is cancelled. Yamin Abdul. Hasan.
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  19. Web site: Derby Bogor: Persikabo vs PSB. Football Spezials. id. 2 August 2024. 17 August 2016.
  20. Web site: Ricuh, Laga Persiraja Kontra PSAP Dihentikan . bola.net. 5 June 2018 . id . https://web.archive.org/web/20180628183143/https://www.bola.net/amp/indonesia/ricuh-laga-persiraja-kontra-psap-dihentikan.html . 28 June 2018 . live .
  21. Web site: Terengganu - Kelantan Preview: Turtles with rare edge in East Coast derby. Goal.com. 3 May 2016.
  22. Web site: Sabah FA to go all out during Borneo Derby . 19 February 2018. Sarawakcrocs.com.
  23. Web site: MSL Big Bet Preview: Bojan looks to banish Ipoh 'demons'; Selangor set to conquer 'Klang Valley' derby. Avineshwaran. Taharumalengam. Goal.com. 3 May 2016.
  24. Web site: It's now or never, KL - General - New Straits Times . 13 July 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150713175008/http://www2.nst.com.my/nation/general/it-s-now-or-never-kl-1.61496 . 13 July 2015 .
  25. News: JDT vs Pahang: Rivalry heats up once again as Elephants enjoy resurgence. 2 March 2017. FourFourTwo. 6 February 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180207005311/https://www.fourfourtwo.com/my/features/jdt-vs-pahang-rivalry-heats-once-again-elephants-enjoy-resurgence. 7 February 2018. dead.
  26. News: 'Little sister' PKNS making waves in growing Selangor rivalry. 3 February 2017. FourFourTwo. 6 February 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180129080652/https://www.fourfourtwo.com/my/features/little-sister-pkns-making-waves-growing-selangor-rivalry. 29 January 2018. dead.
  27. Web site: HarimauMalaya. m.facebook.com. 6 February 2018.
  28. Web site: Global, Ceres clash anew in Visayas Clasico - The Manila Times Online. Manilatimes.net. 4 July 2017.
  29. Web site: Ceres-Global duel in 'Visayas Clasico'. Businessmirror.com. 11 December 2017.
  30. Web site: Ceres Negros FC and Global Cebu FC battle for a place in history. The-afc.com.
  31. Web site: Here's hoping to a better PFL in 2018 . Sunstar.com.ph. 29 December 2017 .
  32. Web site: Kaya FC arrives April 4 for 'Visayas Classico' . Sunstar.com.ph. 2 April 2018 .
  33. Web site: Kaya, Ceres clashing in Iloilo for 5th time. Panaynews.net. 11 July 2018.
  34. Web site: FC Meralco Manila beats Kaya in 'Capital Clasico' - BusinessWorld. Jairus. Matias. bworldonline.com.
  35. Web site: Home United vs Warriors FC: Uniformed Derby to offer possible reprieve. 2 August 2016. Fourfourtwo.com. 26 May 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180527201415/https://www.fourfourtwo.com/sg/features/home-united-vs-warriors-fc-uniformed-derby-offer-possible-reprieve. 27 May 2018. dead.
  36. Web site: Buriram United drop points in Thai Premier League - ESPN FC. ESPNFC.com. 3 May 2016.
  37. Web site: Thai Pemier League: Muang Thong still comfortable ahead. Thai-fussball.com. 3 May 2016.
  38. Web site: TPL Preview Thailand Clasico : เอสซีจี เมืองทอง ยูไนเต็ด - ชลบุรี เอฟซี . th . FourFourTwo . 16 May 2014 . 22 January 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160821223609/http://www.fourfourtwo.com/th/news/tpl-preview-thailand-clasico-eschiicchii-emuuengthng-yuuainetd-chlburii-efchii . 21 August 2016 . dead .
  39. Web site: Pantip . Pantip.com . 23 January 2017.
  40. Web site: Karketu Dili Fc Optimista sei save pontus tolu Kontra AD. S. L. B. JHD Timor. tet. 2 August 2024. 26 November 2021.
  41. Web site: Equipos sin 'extranjeros' en el mundo - Malavan FC de Irán . Goal.com.
  42. Web site: Central Asia Domestic Wrap: Pakhtakor's stunning derby win, Tractor reach Hazfi Cup Final .
  43. Web site: Bunyodkor takes over Pakhtakor in Tashkent derby. 22 October 2015.
  44. Web site: SHANGHAI SHENHUA – BEIJING GUOAN: 18 YEARS OF LOATHING. 10 February 2012 . Wild East Football. 12 May 2012.
  45. Web site: Liu . Xiangyu . 斯塔诺:明年打北京德比 . goalchina.net . 19 January 2015 . zh . 15 January 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150115164155/http://www.goalchina.net/football/shownews.php?id=39377 . 15 January 2015 .
  46. News: Jing Jin Derby . https://archive.today/20150407154612/http://english.cri.cn/7146/2011/10/21/2702s663856.htm . dead . 7 April 2015 . english.cri.cn . 21 October 2011 . 6 April 2015.
  47. Web site: Game of two halves as Shenhua scrape draw in Shanghai derby. Cameron Wilson. 24 September 2012. Wild East Football. 2 April 2013.
  48. Web site: Attending A Shanghai Shenhua Match: A First Time Visitor's Guide . wildeastfootball.net . 11 February 2015 . 21 September 2015.
  49. Web site: Shanghai edge Shenzhen, Evergrande dominate in Guangzhou derby - China.org.cn. www.china.org.cn.
  50. Web site: Shenzhen beats Guangzhou R&F 3-0 in CSL's Guangdong derby - Xinhua | English.news.cn. www.xinhuanet.com.
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  53. News: Hong Kong's Greatest Rivalry – South China Versus Eastern AA. wildeastfootball.net.
  54. News: 天水圍飛馬成「南華B隊」 . https://archive.today/20130630075520/http://www.singtao.com/archive/fullstory.asp?andor=or&year1=2008&month1=7&day1=7&year2=2008&month2=7&day2=7&category=all&id=20080707c12&keyword1=&keyword2= . dead . 30 June 2013 . 7 July 2008 . .
  55. News: 港超聯 元朗大球場爆「新界打吡」. 1 September 2018. Oriental Daily News.
  56. Web site: The story behind the Osaka derby. Goal.com.
  57. Web site: J-League Preview: All to play for in Saitama derby. fourfourtwo.com. 8 May 2014.
  58. Web site: DERBY DAY, J-STYLE. IBWM. 14 May 2013 .
  59. Web site: Yokohama FC won the New Yokohama Derby . goal2002.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150701043819/http://www.goal2002.com/2007/t/20070310.html . 1 July 2015 .
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  68. Web site: Hekari United face off with rivals Lae City. 13 August 2020. Post Courier.
  69. Web site: Renewing old rivalry. The Daily Star. 8 March 2013. 17 February 2012.
  70. Web site: 2016-11-12. Chennaiyin FC versus Kerala Blasters in ISL's most bitter rivalries. 2020-12-13. Hindustan Times. en.
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  72. Web site: 10 November 2020. ISL 2020-21, Chennaiyin vs Bengaluru's bubbling rivalry: 'The Kanteeravazo', bragging rights and stare-offs. 17 December 2020. SPORTSTAR.
  73. Web site: Shillong gets ready for the refurbished Northeast Derby. I-League.org.
  74. Web site: Shillong derby: Lajong, Royal Wahingdoh set to begin I-league campaign. Zee News. 3 May 2016. 17 January 2015.
  75. Web site: Three Star beat MMC 3-1 in final. Kathmandupost.ekantipur.com.
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  91. Web site: Riyadh's new derby . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130428005307/http://www.fifa.com/classicfootball/clubs/rivalries/newsid=1142822/index.html . 28 April 2013 . 9 September 2014 . FIFA.
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  93. Web site: Jeddah derby ends in stalemate . AFC . 9 September 2014 . 15 February 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140911002336/http://www.the-afc.com/en/acl-news/acl-all-news/1089-tournaments/afc-champions-league/afc-champions-league-2013/25209-jeddah-derby-ends-in-stalemate.html . 11 September 2014 .
  94. News: Derby returns to Aleppo after five-year absence. Reuters. 28 January 2017.
  95. News: Soccer derby returns to Aleppo after five-year absence. ABC News. 29 January 2017. Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
  96. Web site: Anger vs. joy: Playing football on 'Aleppo's ruins'. Matias. Grez. Patrick. Sung. Salma. Abdelaziz. 10 February 2017 . CNN. 2 July 2018.
  97. Web site: Football returns to Aleppo as first local derby for five years takes place. Martyn. Herman. 28 January 2017. Daily Record. Scotland.
  98. Web site: Tishreen SC - Hutteen SC 17.02.2017. Ultras-tifo.net.
  99. Web site: UAE Clasico to be hosted at Zabeel Stadium by Al Wasl against Al Ain. Goal.com.
  100. Web site: Al Ain were lucky to beat Al Wahda in Al Clasico, says assistant coach Damir Krznar - Article - Sport360. sport360.com.
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  102. Web site: Al Ain earn bragging rights after edging Shabab Al Ahli Dubai in 'Al Clasico'. James. Jose. Khaleejtimes.com.
  103. Web site: Al Wasl and Al Nasr's Dubai derby takes centre stage as Arabian Gulf League returns to action. The National. 13 October 2016. Abu Dhabi.
  104. Web site: Arabian Gulf Cup Quarter-finals: Fight breaks out after Bur Dubai Derby between Al Nasr and Al Wasl . Goal.com.
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