Beşiktaş–Fenerbahçe rivalry (football)
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Beşiktaş–Fenerbahçe rivalry is a Turkish football[Note 2] rivalry involving two of the most successful clubs in the Süper Lig. It is also a local derby, one of many involving Istanbul clubs. The fixture is almost a century in existence and has developed into an intense and often bitter one, traditionally attracting large attendances. As of 2023, Fenerbahçe has not defeated its rivals by a margin of 4 or more goals for 48 years while Beşiktaş has not defeated its rivals by a margin of 4 or more goals for 33 years.
Sport | Football |
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Location | Istanbul, Turkey |
Teams | Beşiktaş Fenerbahçe |
First meeting | Fenerbahçe 4–0 Beşiktaş 22 November 1924; 99 years ago (1924-11-22) Fenerbahçe 3–0 Beşiktaş 22 April 1921; 103 years ago (1921-04-22) (win by forfeit, not recognized by some sources) |
Latest meeting | Fenerbahçe 2–1 Beşiktaş Süper Lig (27 April 2024) |
Next meeting | TBD |
Stadiums | Beşiktaş Stadium (Beşiktaş) Şükrü Saraçoğlu Stadium (Fenerbahçe) |
Statistics | |
Meetings total | 359[Note 1] |
Most wins | Fenerbahçe (135) |
Most player appearances | Rıza Çalımbay (62) |
All-time series | Beşiktaş: 127 Drawn: 97 Fenerbahçe: 135 |
Largest victory | Fenerbahçe 7–0 Beşiktaş (6 December 1958) |
In addition to football, the two clubs also compete in basketball, volleyball, athletics, boxing, table tennis and rowing. In the past, the two clubs have faced each other in wrestling, field hockey, weightlifting, swimming and cycling.