The name of the derby derives from the common slang word nickname for Helsinki (Stadi), widely used by the locals.

HIFK Fotboll declared bankruptcy in January 2024, and will operate with a new team in the fifth tier of Finnish football, Kolmonen, for the 2024 season.

The supporters of both of the teams are known for the rivalry against each other and winning the derby fixtures decides "Stadin herruus" (in English: the mastership of Helsinki) between the clubs.

[2] The most renowned supporter group of HIFK is known as Stadin kingit (in English: the kings of Helsinki).

Stadin kingit and Sakilaiset have caused some controversy due to fights and minor football hooliganism between some members of the two groups.

For example, prior to a Europa League fixture on 27 November 2014, some supporters of HJK and FC Copenhagen had a fight with each other.