Biggest Rivalries in Football

Every match is important. But every now and then, there is a game which means just that little bit more to the teams and fans involved. Footbo provides you with all the information you need to know about these “rivalries”.

Premier League - England >>

Nothing beats the excitement and passion of a good old Premier League rivalry and on-field battle. One thing is sure, the Premiership is not short of derbies. Whether it’s Big Four battles, or local derbies, the EPL has it all.

La Liga - Spain >>

Spain’s Primera Division definitely provides some of the most passionate and entertaining encounters, including the “El Clasico” of course, Real Madrid vs FC Barcelona.

Serie A - Italy >>

Does the Milan Derby mean anything to you? It should. But if it doesn’t, you can find out why it’s such a crucial fixture in the Italian Serie A, as well as other fixtures that get the blood boiling in Italy.

Clausura - Argentina >>

Argentinean football is home to numerous passionate rivalries. Above all the Super Clasico of two teams from Buenos Aires, Boca Juniors and River Plate.

Campeonato Brasileiro - Brazil >>

The word “Fla-Flu” might not mean much to you right now. But here are the details in what is the hottest match-up in the Campeonato Brasileirao.

SPL - Scotland >>

You don’t need to be Scottish to understand the importance of the Old Firm Derby. It is perhaps one of the most well-known rivalries around the world. You can find out more information here about the clash between the green-and-white of Glasgow Celtic, and the blue-and-white of Glasgow Rangers.

  • 76'
    Werder
    1:0
    Hoffenheim
    Ro Aparecido Rodrigues Naldo 27'
  • 61'
    Institute
    2:0
    Dungann.
    Adam McMinn 38'
  • 61'
    Preston NE
    1:0
    Sheff. Utd
    Matthew James 10'
  • 61'
    Man City
    1:0
    Bolton
    Carlos Alberto Tevez 31'
  • 61'
    Coleraine
    0:0
    Linfield
    No Goals
  • 61'
    Watford
    2:0
    Bristol City
    Martin Taylor 34'
  • 61'
    Bally
    2:1
    Clifton.
    Aidan Watson 30'
  • 61'
    Portsmouth
    0:1
    Sunderland
    Darren Bent 12'
  • 61'
    Wigan
    1:0
    Stoke
    Paul Scharner 14'
  • 61'
    Swindon
    3:0
    Oldham
    Charlie Austin 48'
  • 61'
    Bristol R.
    0:1
    Walsall
    Richard Taundry 32'
  • 61'
    Glentoran
    0:0
    Lisburn
    No Goals
  • 61'
    Vesoul
    0:1
    Paris-SG
    Ludovic Giuly 15'
  • 61'
    Brighton
    0:0
    Huddersfield
    No Goals
  • 61'
    Derby
    1:0
    Newcastle
    Rob Hulse 40'
  • 61'
    Gillingham
    0:0
    Tranmere
    No Goals
  • 61'
    Sheff. Wed
    2:0
    Blackpool
    Darren Potter 54'
  • 61'
    Leicester
    0:0
    Doncaster
    No Goals
  • 61'
    WBA
    1:0
    Scunthorpe
    Roman Bednar 13'
  • 61'
    Cardiff City
    1:0
    Peterboro
    Chris Burke 30'
  • 61'
    Coventry
    1:0
    Nottm Forest
    Freddy Eastwood 24'
  • 46'
    Reading
    0:0
    Plymouth
    No Goals
  • 46'
    Crystal Palace
    0:1
    Swansea
    Shefki Kuqi 14'
  • 46'
    M'brough
    2:0
    Barnsley
    Gary O´Neil 35'
  • 46'
    QPR
    0:2
    Ipswich
    Daryl Murphy 38'
  • 46'
    Fulham
    2:0
    Burnley
    David Elm 31'
  • 45'
    Cerro Largo
    1:0
    Deportivo Quito
    Claudio Dadomo 20'