Tehran derby
| Other names |
Shahrāvard-e Tehrān شهرآورد تهران |
|---|---|
| Locale |
 Tehran, Iran
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| Teams | |
| First meeting | Esteghlal 0–0 Persepolis Friendly match (5 April 1968) |
| Latest meeting |
Esteghlal 3–2 Persepolis 2016–17 Iran Pro League (Round 21: 12 February 2017) |
| Stadiums | Azadi Stadium |
| Statistics | |
| Meetings total | 84 |
| Most wins | Esteghlal (25) |
| Most player appearances | Ali Parvin (20) |
| Top scorer | Safar Iranpak (7) |
| Largest victory |
Persepolis 6–0 Esteghlal 1973–74 Takht Jamshid Cup (7 September 1973) |
Tehran Derby (Persian:شهرآورد تهران Shahrāvard-e Tehrān), also known as Red-Blue Derby (Persian:شهرآورد سرخابی Shahrāvard-e Sorkhābi) is a football match between the two prominent Tehran clubs Esteghlal Tehran and Persepolis Tehran of Iran.
It is widely considered the major crosstown derby in the Persian Gulf Pro League, and also in the world. This match was declared as the most important derby in Asia and 22nd most important derby in the world in June 2008 by World Soccer magazine. Despite being a derby between two teams from Tehran, the match has been played in other Iranian cities as well. Taking place at least twice during the year via the league fixtures, this cross-town rivalry has extended to the Hazfi Cup, as well as in minor tournaments and friendlies. The highest scoring match between the two teams to this date, was the famous 6–0 victory for Persepolis in the 1973 derby which is always remembered and referred to by reds fans. The most consecutive number of games that was won by one of the two teams belongs to Esteghlal, who won four matches in a row against Persepolis in the Persian Gulf Pro League and the Hazfi Cup during 2010 to 2012.
The first derby match between the teams took place on April 5, 1968, at Amjadieh Stadium, where the game finished as a scoreless draw. At the time, Esteghlal was known as Taj SC. Both clubs were relatively young but Persepolis had a solid fan base, because of its close association to the once popular Shahin club. The rivalry between Shahin and Taj was transferred to its current stage when the Shahin club had to cease operations due to poor relations with the IFF.
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