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The Antwerp Derby is the local association-football rivalry between Royal Antwerp and Beerschot, two clubs based in Antwerp, Belgium. Matches between them are also referred to in Dutch as the Antwerpse derby or Derby van 't Stad, and the fixture represents a city-based contest whose significance comes from the clubs' separate histories, supporters, and home districts.
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Which clubs play in the Antwerp Derby?
The Antwerp Derby is contested between Royal Antwerp and Beerschot. Both clubs represent the city of Antwerp and are among the city's historic professional football institutions.
Why is the Antwerp Derby considered a local rivalry?
The clubs come from the same Belgian city, so the fixture carries local identity and neighborhood pride as well as league consequences. It is a football derby, not a horse race despite the word Derby in its name.
Which stadiums are associated with the Antwerp Derby?
Royal Antwerp plays at the Bosuilstadion, while Beerschot is associated with the Olympisch Stadion in Antwerp. The two grounds give the rivalry distinct home venues within the same city.
What is Royal Antwerp's historical nickname in this rivalry?
Royal Antwerp is widely known as the Great Old, reflecting the club's long history in Belgian football. The club's origins date to 1880, giving the derby a particularly old local backdrop.
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