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Tallinn derby
Football match between FC Flora and FCI Levadia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Tallinn derby (Estonian: Tallinna derbi) is the name given to a football rivalry between FC Flora and FCI Levadia, two clubs based in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. First contested in 1999, the fixture is considered to be the fiercest rivalry in Estonian football, with Flora and Levadia being the two biggest and most successful football clubs in the country.
![]() 100th Tallinn derby on 5 May 2024 | |
Native name | Tallinna derbi |
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Teams | |
First meeting | 28 April 1999 Estonian Cup Levadia 1–1 Flora |
Stadiums | A. Le Coq Arena Sportland Arena (during winter) |
Statistics | |
Most player appearances | Rauno Alliku (48) |
Top scorer | Konstantin Nahk (11) |
Although Levadia was originally founded in Maardu, the club moved to Tallinn in 2000 and officially affiliated themselves with the capital city in 2004. Since 2019, the two clubs share their home ground A. Le Coq Arena. During winter and early spring months, the matches take place at Sportland Arena, as natural grass grounds are not playable during the period due to the region's harsh winter climate.
In the past, language and nationality were also one of the separating factors between the two clubs, as Levadia was seen as the club of choice for the Russian-speaking population of the city and Flora for the Estonian-speaking. While Flora has remained to represent Estonian nationalism and only plays with Estonian players, Levadia is no longer affiliated with Russian-speaking culture and is more of an international club, often relying on international players on the pitch.[1] Thus, the cultural divide between the two clubs has diminished significantly.