The Derby Lorrain or Derby de la Lorraine is a football match contested between French clubs Metz and Nancy.
[1] The name of the derby derives from the fact that Metz and Nancy are the two major clubs located in the former region of Lorraine (now Grand Est).
Metz play at the Stade Saint-Symphorien in Longeville-lès-Metz, near Metz, while Nancy play at the Stade Marcel Picot in Tomblaine, near Nancy; the two grounds are separated by approximately 34 miles (55 km).
The first meeting between two teams occurred on 3 October 1970, when Nancy hosted Metz to a 1–1 draw.
The first win in a derby came on 28 August 1971, as Nancy won 1–0 away at Metz.