Ferencvárosi TC–Újpest FC rivalry
206th Ferencváros-Újpest derby on 1 April 2011 in Albert Stadion
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| Other names | Ferencváros vs. Újpest |
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| Locale | Budapest |
| Teams |
Ferencvárosi Torna Club Újpest Football Club |
| First meeting | Ferencváros 2–0 Újpest 19 February 1905 |
| Latest meeting | Ferencváros 3-3 Újpest (24 September 2016) |
| Broadcasters | Magyar Televízió |
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| Meetings total |
Total: 271 League: 218 |
| All-time series |
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| Largest victory | Ferencváros 8-1 Újpest 21 May 1950 |
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The fixture between Ferencvárosi TC and Újpest FC is a local derby in Budapest, Hungary and a fierce rivalry. The two clubs are the most popular clubs in the country and two of the most successful ones.
The first match between Ferencváros and Újpest was played on 19 February 1905 at the Sorkosári úti Stadion in the 1905 Hungarian League season. The match ended with a 2-0 victory for the Ferencváros. The two goals were scored by Ferenc Weisz. The return match was also won by Ferencváros 3-1. The first and only Újpest goal was scored by Béla Petz.
The rivalry can be traced back to the 1930s when Újpest won their first Hungarian League title. The city of Újpest became part of Budapest only in the 1950s. Therefore, the rivalry is based on a city-rural contrast. The supporters of Ferencváros were Germans in Hungary and city-dwellers, while the supporters of Újpest were Hungarians, Germans, and Jews in Hungary. In the 1950s Ferencváros became the team of the opposition, while Újpest were forced to become the team of the Ministry of Interior. Therefore, Ferencváros fans consider Újpest as the Soviet invaders.
Both clubs are named after the areas in the city 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).
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