The football team played their home games at the Takhti Ahvaz which has a seating capacity of 10,000.

After losing the semifinal, Taj Ahvaz defeated Javanan Isfahan 2–0 in the third-place match.

Taj Ahvaz missed again qualification for the final stage after defeating 0–2 by Sepahan in the semifinal of their qualifying tournament.

In 1972, the Takht Jamshid Cup was founded as the national league and included teams from all over the country.

Although Taj Ahvaz was promoted to the Takht Jamshid Cup in 1973, the club had to play in the Khuzestan Premier League anymore.

Due to the revolution and the Iran–Iraq War, the Takht Jamshid Cup was dissolved and also the lower leagues were unorganized.

After they finished 13th in the 1997–98 Azadegan League season, Esteghlal Ahvaz relegated to Iran Football's 2nd Division.

After they achieved only 12th place in 2005–06 Iran Pro League, Esteghlal Ahvaz finished as runners-up in the 2006–07 season.

However the team was mismanaged and they were relegated back to the Azadegan League several games before the end of the season.

Furthermore, Esteghlal Ahvaz played two matches in the 2015–16 Persian Gulf Pro League season at Ghadir.

Notes:Matches with spectator bans are not included in average attendances Due to the Iran–Iraq War, the people paid very little attention to the club and football in general in the 1980s.

Based on weak years between 2010 and 2015, the club has to fight with falling attendance numbers and sinking popularity.

After weak seasons of Esteghlal Ahvaz in the past, the derby lost in importance.