From 2013 to 2015 there were consecutive promotions and relegations of Meghalayan teams Rangdajied United (2013-14) and Royal Wahingdoh (2014-15).

The first match of the derby in I-League to be played was on 22 November 2013 between Shillong Lajong and Rangdajied United that ended in a 1–1 draw.

The derby had already begun even before the inclusion of TRAU in I-League, when the two local rivals contested against each other in Manipur State League.

The Imphal Derby gained fame in 2022 during the 131st edition of Durand Cup when competitive football returned to the city after COVID-19 pandemic in India.

[6][7] The Government of Manipur declared a half-holiday for all governmental and educational institutions in build-up to the match on 18 August,[8] in which TRAU was defeated by NEROCA 3–1 in Group-C opener.