Shanghai Derbies

The Shanghai Derbies (simplified Chinese: 上海德比; pinyin: Shànghǎi Débǐ) are various local derbies between the football teams of Shanghai. The term specifically refers to individual matches between the teams, but can also be used to describe the general rivalry between the different clubs.[1][2][3][4][5] Shanghai Shenhua against Inter Shanghai (2002–2005) and Shanghai Shenhua against Shanghai SIPG are ranked as two of the most ferocious Shanghai Derbies.

Clubs

As of 2018 season, there are four clubs in the Chinese Super League, China League One and China League Two that play in Shanghai:

Former clubs in the highest league include International Shanghai F.C. (Jia-A 2002–2003, CSL 2004–2005) and Shanghai United F.C. (CSL 2005–2006). Shanghai Yuyuan F.C. and Shanghai Zobon F.C. were formerly in the second highest league.

References

  1. ↑ "Why the Shanghai derby has become one of China football's most heated rivalries". Jonathan White. South China Morning Post. 18 July 2016. Retrieved 12 October 2017.
  2. ↑ "Shanghai giants enter derby in differing moods as SIPG seek Shenhua boost". Chris Atkins. ESPN. Retrieved 12 October 2017.
  3. ↑ "Money and identity stoke Shanghai derby rivalry". Daily Mail. 14 September 2017. Retrieved 12 October 2017.
  4. ↑ "Tevez scores but Shenhua thrashed in Shanghai derby". Times of India. 16 September 2017. Retrieved 12 October 2017.
  5. ↑ "Money and identity stoke Shanghai derby rivalry". Citizen.co.za. 14 September 2017. Retrieved 12 October 2017.
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