This match was a rivalry for a long time and then met the highest division which started in the 2019 Liga 1 season.
Persib Bandung and Persikabo 1973 had actually never met since the Perserikatan era, at that time Persikabo[a] competed in the second or third division in Indonesian football competition while Persib Bandung was in the highest division which made the match not happen.
[2][3] In the first meeting between Persib and PS Tira-Persikabo in the group phase 2019 Indonesia President's Cup, Persib was defeated by PS Tira-Persikabo with a score of 1–2 at Si Jalak Harupat Stadium, Soreang.
[5] As of present, it was expected to be the last match between the two teams in league competition as Persikabo 1973 had been relegated to Liga 2 by the end of the season.
Bobotoh has several sub-supporters, namely Flower City Casual (FCC), Viking Persib Club (VPC), La Curva Pasundan, Bomber and others.
In fact, one of Bobotoh's sub-supporters, namely Viking Persib Club, is one of the groups of supporters with the most members in Indonesia.
In the final match Perserikatan between Persib and PSMS Medan at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium it was even attended by 150,000 spectators, most of whom were Bobotoh.
Kabomania is currently chaired by Heri Khaeruman who replaced the previous chairman, Muhammad Yusuf Kiat.
[11] In the Persib match against Tira Persikabo in the continuation of 2019 Liga 1 at the Si Jalak Harupat Stadium, there was a clash between Bobotoh and Kabomania.
[12] Riots occurred again in 2019 Liga 1, Tira Persikabo's home match against Persib which took place at Pakansari Stadium, Cibinong, Bogor Regency, on 14 September 2019 was marked by riots between supporters inside and outside the stadium.