Ferencvárosi TC–Újpest FC rivalry
206th Ferencváros–Újpest derby on 1 April 2011 in Albert Stadion | |
| Other names | Ferencváros vs. Újpest |
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| Location | Budapest |
| Teams | Ferencvárosi Torna Club Újpest Football Club |
| First meeting | Ferencváros 2–0 Újpest 19 February 1905 |
| Latest meeting | Ferencváros 1-0 Újpest (17 August 2024) |
| Broadcasters | Magyar Televízió |
| Statistics | |
| Meetings total | Total: 296 League: 240 |
| All-time series (NB1 only) | League:
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| Largest victory | Ferencváros 8–1 Újpest 21 May 1950 |
The fixture between Ferencvárosi TC and Újpest FC is a local derby in Budapest, Hungary and is argaubly the most fierce rivalry in the country, and one of the most fierce in Eastern Europe. It is usually referred to as The Derbi, deriving from the English word Derby. It was first contested in 1905, and was given the name it is known as today in March 1930, after the clash of Ferencváros and Újpest was referred to as Derbi, highlighting the ferocity of the match-up, which ended 1-1.
Initially less important than the Örökrangadó, The Derbi surpassed the prominence of Ferencváros and MTK's clash during the 1940s, and 1950s, due to MTK disbanding for a brief period of time, and Újpest growing up to become a worthy challenger of Ferencváros, as they won eight national titles between 1930 and 1947.
Arguably the most prestigious rivalry in the country, the two clubs are the most popular clubs in the country and two of the most successful ones. Ferencváros are the most decorated club in Hungary, having won a record 36 national championships, winning every single leaguetitle since the 2018/19 season. Újpest are 20-time champions of Hungary, coming in third behind MTK and Ferencváros in terms of all-time leaguetitles won, however, have been unable to claim a national championship since 1998.
The clubs have met 243 times in the top-flight, Ferencváros won 119, while Újpest won 61.
Both clubs are named after the areas in the city they play in, Ferencváros play in the 9th district Ferencváros just south of the city centre. Újpest play in the 4th district of Újpest to the north of the city. Traditionally MTK were Ferencváros main rival with both clubs dominating early Hungarian football. Once Újpest turned professional in the mid-1920s they became a successful side (totally dominating the league in the 1930s and 1970s).
On the day of the match police have to defend the public from the aggressive supporters of the two clubs. Therefore, the Line 3 of the Budapest Metro is controlled by the police and special carriages are provided before and after the match. The purple-white supporters of the Újpest FC get on at the Újpest–Központ metro station which is the closest metro station to the Szusza Ferenc Stadium. They get off at the Népliget metro station which is next to the Albert Stadion. The journey usually ends in fights and vandalism, either clashing with fans of Ferencváros and/or the police.