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Are Cambridge and Luton rivals?

Of course, Cambridge and Luton are not traditional rivals and fans would not consider their matches to be “derbies”. The U's have always considered Peterborough United to be their main enemies, while the same could be said for the Hatters and now Premier League outfit Watford.

Who are Luton Town Rivals?

South-eastern English football clubs Luton Town and Watford have been rivals since their respective formations in the late 19th century. The clubs are respectively from Luton, Bedfordshire, and Watford, Hertfordshire, and for this reason a match between the two teams is sometimes called a "Beds–Herts Derby".

Who are Cambridge Uniteds rivals?

Peterborough United are considered to be their current main rivals, something that was recognised in a survey by the Football Fans Census as a reciprocated feeling, despite the fact the two clubs have experienced many seasons in separate divisions.

Who are Brentford's rivals in the Premier League?

Their main rivals are fellow West London based clubs Fulham and Queens Park Rangers. Brentford initially played amateur football before they entered the London League in 1896 and finished as runners-up of the Second Division and then the First Division to win election into the Southern League in 1898.

Who are Rotherhams biggest rivals?

Rivalries. According to a survey conducted in August 2019, Rotherham supporters consider fellow Yorkshire clubs Doncaster Rovers, Barnsley, Sheffield Wednesday, Sheffield United and Leeds United their biggest rivals.

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Who is Chelsea's main rival?

- West Ham United. These London Clubs are literally known as Chelsea's biggest rivals because they are all from the same city.

Who are Bournemouths rivals?

According to a recent poll named 'The League of Love and Hate' in August 2019, Bournemouth supporters named near neighbours Southampton to be their biggest rivals, with Portsmouth, Brighton & Hove Albion and Reading following.

Who are Arsenal's rivals?

The North London derby is the association football local rivalry in England between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur, both of which are based in North London. Fans of both clubs consider the other to be their main rivals, and the derby is considered by many to be one of the most famous and fiercest derbies in the world.

Who are Southampton's rivals?

Southampton have a long-standing rivalry with Portsmouth, due in part to geographic proximity and both cities' respective maritime histories. Matches between the two clubs are known as the South Coast derby.

Who are Peterborough rivals?

Peterborough have long-standing rivalries with nearby clubs Northampton Town, with whom they contest the Nene derby, and Cambridge United, with whom they contest the Cambridgeshire derby. They have spent their entire history at London Road Stadium and are nicknamed "The Posh".

Who are AFC Wimbledon rivals?

The most obvious of AFC Wimbledon's rivals are Milton Keynes Dons, the club which resulted from the relocation of Wimbledon F.C. to Milton Keynes in 2003. The two sides have met three times in cup competitions, all games at Milton Keynes, of which AFC Wimbledon have won one.

Is MK Dons in London?

Milton Keynes Dons Football Club (/ˌmɪltən ˈkiːnz ˈdɒnz/), usually abbreviated to MK Dons, is a professional association football club based in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England.

Who are Millwall's rivals?

Millwall have a long-standing rivalry with West Ham United. The local derby between the two sides has been contested almost a hundred times since 1899. The club also share a rivalry with Leeds United, and contest the South London derby with local rivals Crystal Palace and Charlton Athletic.

Who is Watford's Derby?

The rivalry between Watford and Luton Town, sometimes known as the Beds-Herts Derby, goes back over 100 years and is one of the more bitter derbies in English football. Chances are, though, you don't know much about it. The two teams will not meet in the 2021-22 season after Watford was promoted to the Premier League.

Are Chelsea and Arsenal rivals?

The Arsenal F.C.–Chelsea F.C. rivalry is a rivalry between London-based professional association football clubs Arsenal Football Club and Chelsea Football Club. Arsenal play their home games at the Emirates Stadium, while Chelsea play their home games at Stamford Bridge.

Who are the rivals of Liverpool?

Liverpool has long-standing rivalries with Manchester United and Everton.

Are Liverpool and Arsenal rivals?

Liverpool is one of English soccer's oldest teams, and over the years they have accumulated a number of rivalries. Their biggest beef lies with regional foe Manchester United, with Premier League mates Everton, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City, and Arsenal, among others, holding grudges.

What is Chelsea's derby match?

Chelsea – Arsenal

This derby may not be the most fraught, but it is worth mentioning. Chelsea's stadium, Stamford Bridge, is located in the north-west of London.

Who are Leyton Orient rivals?

Rivalries. Among Orient's main rivals are Southend United, with whom they contest the A13 derby. The rivalry came about after a period of Southend being Orient's geographically closest league rivals between 1998 and 2005.

Who are Accrington Stanley rivals?

Rivalries. According to a survey conducted in August 2019, Stanley supporters consider traditional Lancashire clubs Rochdale, Morecambe and Bury to be their biggest rivals, with near neighbours Blackburn Rovers and Burnley following.

Are Brentford and Chelsea rivals?

There is very little rivalry between Brentford and Chelsea, mainly due to the fact that they have been in different divisions for over 60 years.

Who are Fulham's biggest rivals?

Fulham's main rivalries are with fellow West London clubs Chelsea, Queens Park Rangers and Brentford. The club adopted a white shirt and black shorts as its kit in 1903, which has been used ever since.

Who are Burnleys rivals?

Rivalries. Burnley's main rivals are Blackburn Rovers, with whom they contest the East Lancashire derby, named after the region both clubs hail from.