Rules derby
| Other names | The oldest derby The first derby |
|---|---|
| Sport | Football |
| Location | Sheffield |
| Teams | |
| First meeting | 26 December 1860 Hallam F.C. 0–2 Sheffield F.C. Sandygate Road |
Rules derby (or Sheffield derby) is a football derby played in Sheffield, England between Sheffield F.C. and Hallam F.C. It was first played on 26 December 1860[1] and is the oldest football fixture in the world. The name refers to the fact that the fixture was originally played under the Sheffield Rules.
History
[edit]The first match was played at Hallam's home ground, Sandygate Road and resulted in a Sheffield victory by two goals to nil. The teams competed in the first ever football match at Bramall Lane.
The derby is currently not a regular fixture as Sheffield are currently in the NPL Division One South, while Hallam are in the NCEL Premier Division, one tier below; however, the teams do regularly meet in pre-season friendlies and occasionally local FA matches. The last meeting between the two sides was a 3–2 win for Sheffield[2] on 9 October 2012 in the Senior Cup at the Coach and Horses Ground, Dronfield.
References
[edit]- ^ "World's oldest football teams play in derby". BBC. BBC. 27 July 2013. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
- ^ "First Team vs Hallam F.C (3 : 2)". Sheffield F.C. 9 October 2012. Retrieved 16 October 2012.
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