Both Lillestrøm and Vålerenga are among the most successful clubs in Norwegian football, having won 11 and 9 titles respectively.

[6] The first game between the clubs took place in the first round of the 1923 cup, which Lillestrøm won 2-1 at Vigernes stadion.

The rivalry between the two clubs started in the 1970s, when Lillestrøm became a prominent team in Norwegian football.

Diallo's explanation of the incident was that he wanted to show his appreciation for the LSK fans after two years at the club.

[11] In June 2013, three days before a match between the two teams, the statue of Tom Lund outside Åråsen Stadion was beheaded.