Derby County and Nottingham Forest, football clubs located less than 20 miles apart, have long been arch rivals.
Unusually, the same man managed both clubs during their greatest periods of success: Brian Clough.
In a further twist in 2009, Nigel Clough himself became manager of Derby County, having previously played with distinction under his father at Nottingham Forest.
[1] One year after that initial Derby friendly win, the two clubs found themselves in the Football League Championship, where they both would remain for 14 consecutive seasons.
[2] As of 2 February 2024, Derby County have held the trophy for the longest combined time at 3,441 days.