Paris derby
| Location | Paris, France |
|---|---|
| Teams | Paris FCParis SG |
| First meeting | Paris FC 2–2 Paris SGDivision 118 August 1978 |
| Latest meeting | Paris SG 2–1 Paris FCFriendly16 December 2022 |
| Next meeting | Paris SG v Paris FCLigue 14 January 2026 |
| Stadiums | Paris FC: Stade Jean-BouinParis SG: Parc des Princes |
The Paris derby (French: Derby de Paris) is a French football rivalry between Paris FC and Paris Saint-Germain,[1][2] which are the two of the largest football clubs based in Paris, in France.[3][4]
History
Paris Saint-Germain was founded in 1970 and entered Ligue 2. The team was promoted to Ligue 1 in its first 1970–71 season, but was relegated back to Ligue 2 the following 1971–72 season.[5]
Paris FC, which was established in 1969, remained a local club until 1971. The team officially joined Ligue 1 in the 1972–73 season but was relegated to Ligue 2 the following 1973–74 season. During that same season, Paris Saint-Germain managed to secure promotion from Ligue 2 to Ligue 1.[6]
Paris FC competed in Ligue 2 from 1973 to 1977 and finally achieved promotion to Ligue 1 in the 1977–78 season. The first Paris Derby took place in the 1978–79 season in Ligue 1. This match was held on 18 August 1978, at the Parc des Princes, hosted by Paris Saint-Germain, and ended in a 2–2 draw.[7] The return fixture that season was played on 17 December 1978 at the Stade Déjerine, hosted by Paris FC, and finished 1–1.[8] By the end of that season, Paris FC was relegated back to Ligue 2.
On 16 December 2022,[9] a friendly match between Paris Saint-Germain and Paris FC was held at Camp des Loges,[10][11] ending in a 2–1 victory for Paris Saint-Germain.[12][13]
In the 2024–25 season of Ligue 2, Paris FC achieved promotion to Ligue 1 after 46 years,[14][15] marking the return of the Paris derby.[16][17][18] With Paris FC's move to the Stade Jean-Bouin, the Paris Derby became the closest distance derby in the world (Besides teams that share the same stadium), with the Stade Jean-Bouin and the Parc des Princes only being 0.12 miles (193m), this record was previously held from FC Copenhagen and Boldklubben af 1893 at 0.13 miles (209m).[19]
List of matches
| Home team | Away team | Result | Competition | Season | Phase | Date | Referee | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Saint-Germain | Paris FC | 2–2 | Ligue 1 | 1978–79 | Week 6 | 18 August 1978 | Robert Wurtz | Parc des Princes | 25,000 |
| Paris FC | Paris Saint-Germain | 1–1 | Week 24 | 17 December 1978 | Henri Didier | Stade Déjerine | 21,996 | ||
| Paris Saint-Germain | Paris FC | 2–1 | Friendly | – | – | 16 December 2022 | Marc Bollengier | Camp des Loges | – |
| Paris Saint-Germain | Paris FC | Ligue 1 | 2025–26 | Week 17 | 4 January 2026 | Parc des Princes | |||
| Paris FC | Paris Saint-Germain | Week 34 | 16 May 2026 | Stade Jean-Bouin | |||||
| Paris Saint-Germain | Paris FC | Coupe de France | 2025–26 | Round of 32 | 12 January 2026 | Parc des Princes |
Statistics
- As of match played 16 December 2022
| Competition | Matches | Paris FC wins | Paris Saint-Germain wins | Draws | Paris FC goals | Paris Saint-Germain goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Friendly | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
References
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- ^ "France: Stadiums 30 meters apart - Paris could host the closest derby ever". StadiumDB. 18 February 2025. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ Lasry, Alexandre (6 May 2025). "Paris FC's rise to Ligue 1 means the world's closest derby in 2025". Paris Secret. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ "The capital derby for PSG, Arnault's team climbs to France. The stadiums are separated by a road". CNA. 3 May 2025. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ Escribano, Javier (14 February 2025). "Paris hasn't had a derby since 1990, but that could change dramatically next year". Gamereactor UK. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ "PSG vs. Paris FC: A look at the history and future of the Paris derby". Nogomania. 3 May 2025. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ Loic (24 December 2013). "PSG - Paris FC 2-2, 18/08/78, Division 1 78-79". Histoire du #PSG (in French). Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ Loic (23 December 2013). "Paris FC - PSG 1-1, 17/12/78, Division 1 78-79". Histoire du #PSG (in French). Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ "Summary and highlights of PSG 2-1 Paris FC in Friendly Match | 12/16/2022". VAVEL. 16 December 2022. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ "PSG 2-1 Paris FC (Dec 16, 2022) Final Score". ESPN. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ "Friendly Match". Sky Sports. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ "Paris Saint-Germain vs Paris FC - 2022 Club Friendly - Football Match Summary". LiveSports360. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ "Paris Saint Germain vs Paris Fc 16-12-2022 | Live Scores & Result". Xscores. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ "Paris FC Return To Ligue 1 After 46 Years, Reignite Derby Dream With Paris Saint-Germain". Times Now. 4 May 2025. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ "What is the longest gap between European top-flight football derbies?". The Guardian. 23 July 2025. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ "Soccer: Paris FC rises to Ligue 1, soon a derby in Ile-de-France with PSG". Sortiraparis. 3 May 2025. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ "Paris Derby Will Be Presented In Ligue 1 Next Season". VOI - Waktunya Merevolusi Pemberitaan. 3 May 2025. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ "For the first time since 1979, Ligue 1 will feature a Paris derby". Dailysports. 2 May 2025. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ "📸 Les derbys les plus "proches" du monde 📍". OneFootball (in French). 2023. Retrieved 2025-12-23.
External links
- Official websites