Entering Liga Indonesia First Division in the 1996–97 season, in order to prepare an adequate team in Division I, Persikota which previously had recruited a number of national players from Pelita Jaya and Persija Jakarta, has recruited several national and foreign players, Francis Yonga from Cameroon and Ali Shaha from Tanzania.

After recording pretty good results, 5-2 win against PSSB Bireuen, 3–0 against PSS Sleman, a 0–0 draw against PSIM Yogyakarta and a 4–3 defeat against Persiter Ternate, Persikota entered the next round.

[1] And they qualified for the Liga Indonesia Premier Division in 1997–1998 season, earning the nickname Bayi Ajaib (In English: The Magical Baby).

[4][5][6] On 1 December 2021, 2021 Liga 3 Banten zone has been held and Persikota has become the champion to represent the province at the national level.

[8] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

This led the Tangerang Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) to issue a fatwa forbidden to hold a football match in this area in 2012.

This is of course the implication of a number of victims who have fallen due to the riots of supporters throughout the history of the Tangerang Derby.