Suramadu derby or East Java derby is the name given in football rivalries to any match between two Indonesian football clubs Persebaya Surabaya and Madura United in Liga 1 (Indonesia), the name of this derby is taken from the Suramadu Bridge which is the dividing bridge between the two teams.
The fierce competition between both teams began in 2018 when Persebaya Surabaya and Madura United were grouped together in the 2018 Indonesia President's Cup.
In mid-April 2017, it was reported that both teams would play a trial match, but it was canceled.
[4] The poster was spread on social media with the words "Suramadu derby" as the title.
[5] The first meeting between the two teams took place on 28 January 2018 at the Indonesia President's Cup pre-season tournament.