North-East derby
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The North-East Derby is a term used to describe the matches played between Scottish
football clubs Aberdeen
and Inverness Caledonian Thistle
. The clubs first met in a Scottish League Cup
tie played on 8 August 1998. Inverness first entered the Scottish Football League
in 1994 alongside fellow Highland
side Ross County
, forming the Highland derby
. However, Inverness progressed over the next 10 years to form a rivalry with Aberdeen, after winning promotion to the Scottish Premier League
in 2004.
The match is considered to be a derby despite the fact that the two cities are over 100 miles apart. Aberdeen have no immediate rival geographically, although they have longstanding rivalries with both Rangers
and Dundee United
, who have frequently competed with them for Scottish major trophies.
With Ross County remaining in the lower reaches of the Scottish league, the lack of an alternative derby opponent for both clubs has led to the development of the rivalry. Due to the redevelopment of the Caledonian Stadium
to meet SPL standard, Inverness had to share Pittodrie Stadium
with Aberdeen during the first half of the 2004–05 league season
.
The match has also been given an edge by Aberdeen enjoying a long unbeaten record against Inverness, partly thanks to a remarkable number of very late goals. This record was finally ended on the opening day of the 2008–09 league season
when Inverness won 2–0 at Pittodrie. Other notable matches between the two clubs include a Scottish Cup tie in 2000. Aberdeen beat Inverness after a replay in the round after Inverness had caused a great shock by beating Celtic
.
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
football clubs Aberdeen
Aberdeen F.C.
Aberdeen Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Aberdeen...
and Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle Football Club are a Scottish football club from Inverness who compete in the Scottish Premier League. They are currently managed by Terry Butcher and assistant manager Maurice Malpas...
. The clubs first met in a Scottish League Cup
Scottish League Cup
The Scottish League Cup is a football competition open to all Scottish Football League and Scottish Premier League clubs. At present it is also known as the Scottish Communities League Cup owing to the sponsorship deal in place with the Scottish Government. In the past it has been sponsored by...
tie played on 8 August 1998. Inverness first entered the Scottish Football League
Scottish Football League
The Scottish Football League is a league of football teams in Scotland, comprising theScottish First Division, Scottish Second Division and Scottish Third Division. From the league's foundation in 1890 until the breakaway Scottish Premier League was formed in 1998, the Scottish Football League...
in 1994 alongside fellow Highland
Scottish Highlands
The Highlands is an historic region of Scotland. The area is sometimes referred to as the "Scottish Highlands". It was culturally distinguishable from the Lowlands from the later Middle Ages into the modern period, when Lowland Scots replaced Scottish Gaelic throughout most of the Lowlands...
side Ross County
Ross County F.C.
Ross County Football Club are a Scottish professional football team from the town of Dingwall, Ross and Cromarty. Founded in 1929 they currently compete in the Scottish Football League First Division and play their home matches at Victoria Park. Prior to the 1994–95 season they played in the...
, forming the Highland derby
Highland derby
The Highland derby is a football rivalry that is based in the Scottish Highlands. It is contested between the only two senior clubs in the Highland council area, Inverness Caledonian Thistle and Ross County. The city of Inverness and town of Dingwall are only 14 miles apart, whereas the nearest...
. However, Inverness progressed over the next 10 years to form a rivalry with Aberdeen, after winning promotion to the Scottish Premier League
Scottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
in 2004.
The match is considered to be a derby despite the fact that the two cities are over 100 miles apart. Aberdeen have no immediate rival geographically, although they have longstanding rivalries with both Rangers
Rangers F.C.
Rangers Football Club are an association football club based in Glasgow, Scotland, who play in the Scottish Premier League. The club are nicknamed the Gers, Teddy Bears and the Light Blues, and the fans are known to each other as bluenoses...
and Dundee United
Dundee United F.C.
Dundee United Football Club is a Scottish professional football club located in the city of Dundee. Formed in 1909, originally as Dundee Hibernian, the club changed to the present name in 1923...
, who have frequently competed with them for Scottish major trophies.
With Ross County remaining in the lower reaches of the Scottish league, the lack of an alternative derby opponent for both clubs has led to the development of the rivalry. Due to the redevelopment of the Caledonian Stadium
Caledonian Stadium
The Caledonian Stadium, currently known as the Tulloch Caledonian Stadium for sponsorship reasons, is an association football stadium situated in the Longman area of Inverness, Scotland...
to meet SPL standard, Inverness had to share Pittodrie Stadium
Pittodrie Stadium
Pittodrie Stadium is an all-seated football stadium situated in the Scottish city of Aberdeen. It was first used in 1899 and from 1903 has been the home of Aberdeen Football Club...
with Aberdeen during the first half of the 2004–05 league season
Scottish Premier League 2004-05
The 2004–05 Scottish Premier League was won by Rangers.As league champions, Rangers qualified for the UEFA Champions League, with runners-up Celtic also qualifying...
.
The match has also been given an edge by Aberdeen enjoying a long unbeaten record against Inverness, partly thanks to a remarkable number of very late goals. This record was finally ended on the opening day of the 2008–09 league season
Scottish Premier League 2008-09
The 2008–09 Scottish Premier League season was the eleventh season of the Scottish Premier League and the second season under the sponsorship of the Clydesdale Bank...
when Inverness won 2–0 at Pittodrie. Other notable matches between the two clubs include a Scottish Cup tie in 2000. Aberdeen beat Inverness after a replay in the round after Inverness had caused a great shock by beating Celtic
Celtic F.C.
Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
.
Matches played
| Season | Date | Venue | Competition | Home Scorer(s) | Away Scorer(s) | Attendance | Report | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-99 | 08.08.1998 | Caledonian Stadium Caledonian Stadium The Caledonian Stadium, currently known as the Tulloch Caledonian Stadium for sponsorship reasons, is an association football stadium situated in the Longman area of Inverness, Scotland... |
League Cup Scottish League Cup The Scottish League Cup is a football competition open to all Scottish Football League and Scottish Premier League clubs. At present it is also known as the Scottish Communities League Cup owing to the sponsorship deal in place with the Scottish Government. In the past it has been sponsored by... |
Dodds Billy Dodds William "Billy" Dodds is a Scottish former professional footballer, he was assistant manager at Dundee, but was made redundant when the club went into administration in October 2010, one of his former clubs... (1, 66, 70) |
5,164 | Sunday Mirror | ||
| 1999-2000 | 20.02.2000 | Caledonian Stadium | Scottish Cup Scottish Cup The Scottish Football Association Challenge Cup,, commonly known as the Scottish Cup or the William Hill Scottish Cup for sponsorship purposes, is the main national cup competition in Scottish football. It is a knockout cup competition run by and named after the Scottish Football Association.The... |
Mann Bobby Mann Robert Alexander Mann is a Scottish professional footballer currently playing for Formartine United.During his youth career, Mann played for St Columba U9s, West Park U10s, Fairmuir u11s to U15s and Dundee United Social Club U16s.Mann, a defender, started his career with St Johnstone in 1991... (50) |
Guntveit Cato Guntveit Cato Guntveit was a Norwegian footballer who played for SK Brann the most of his career. He was the captain of Brann from 2004 until Brann coach Mons Ivar Mjelde decided Martin Andresen should take over the captaincy prior to the 2006 season. Guntveit played briefly for local club Fana before... (81) |
6,290 | BBC Sport | |
| 29.02.2000 | Pittodrie Pittodrie Stadium Pittodrie Stadium is an all-seated football stadium situated in the Scottish city of Aberdeen. It was first used in 1899 and from 1903 has been the home of Aberdeen Football Club... |
Scottish Cup Scottish Cup The Scottish Football Association Challenge Cup,, commonly known as the Scottish Cup or the William Hill Scottish Cup for sponsorship purposes, is the main national cup competition in Scottish football. It is a knockout cup competition run by and named after the Scottish Football Association.The... |
Stavrum Arild Stavrum Arild Stavrum is a Norwegian football coach and former player. His playing career included clubs as Brann, Molde, Stabæk, Helsingborg, Aberdeen and Besiktas.-Playing career:... (75) |
18,451 | Sporting Life | |||
| 2004-05 | 16.10.2004 | Pittodrie | SPL Scottish Premier League The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland... |
McBain Roy McBain Roy Adam McBain is a professional footballer currently playing for Peterhead.-Career:McBain began his career with Dundee United, making a single appearance early in the 1993-94 season. Released at the end of the season, McBain moved 'across the road' to Scottish First Division neighbours Dundee,... (36) |
Adams Derek Adams Derek Adams is a former Scottish footballer who is currently manager at Ross County. He is the son of George Adams, who is the director of football at Ross County. Adams played for six different clubs, making over 100 league appearances for Ross County and Motherwell. Adams managed Ross County... (28, 64 pen. Penalty kick A penalty kick is a type of direct free kick in association football, taken from twelve yards out from goal and with only the goalkeeper of the defending team between the penalty taker and the goal.Penalty kicks are performed during normal play... ), Mackie Darren Mackie Darren Graham Mackie is a Scottish footballer who plays as a striker for Aberdeen in the Scottish Premier League. He is currently the club's top Scottish Premier League goalscorer, with 57 goals.... (90 pen. Penalty kick A penalty kick is a type of direct free kick in association football, taken from twelve yards out from goal and with only the goalkeeper of the defending team between the penalty taker and the goal.Penalty kicks are performed during normal play... ) |
9,530 | BBC Sport | |
| 27.12.2004 | Pittodrie | SPL | 18,250 | BBC Sport | ||||
| 05.02.2005 | Pittodrie | Scottish Cup | Mackie Darren Mackie Darren Graham Mackie is a Scottish footballer who plays as a striker for Aberdeen in the Scottish Premier League. He is currently the club's top Scottish Premier League goalscorer, with 57 goals.... (15, 34) |
Brewster Craig Brewster Craig James Brewster is a Scottish football player and coach. He made his name in a long and successful career playing as a striker for numerous clubs in Scotland, particularly Forfar Athletic, Raith Rovers, Dundee United and Dunfermline Athletic... (24) |
10,595 | BBC Sport | ||
| 02.04.2005 | Caledonian Stadium | SPL | Whelan Noel Whelan Noel Whelan is a former English professional footballer who last played for Darlington. He has previously played for a number of league clubs including Leeds United, Coventry City and Middlesbrough... (38) |
7,026 | BBC Sport | |||
| 2005-06 | 15.10.2005 | Caledonian Stadium | SPL | Bayne Graham Bayne Graham Bayne is a Scottish professional footballer who currently plays for Dundee.-Career:Bayne joined Inverness Caley Thistle from local rivals Ross County, having previously played for Dundee, Raith Rovers and Arbroath... (73) |
J. Smith (55) | 6,809 | BBC Sport | |
| 31.12.2005 | Pittodrie | SPL | 12,266 | BBC Sport | ||||
| 01.04.2006 | Caledonian Stadium | SPL | Lovell Steve Lovell Stephen William Henry "Steve" Lovell is a former English footballer who played as a striker.-Portsmouth:... (83) |
7,368 | BBC Sport | |||
| 2006-07 | 05.08.2006 | Pittodrie | SPL | Crawford (29) | Wilson (89) | 11,955 | BBC Sport | |
| 06.11.2006 | Caledonian Stadium | SPL | Bayne Graham Bayne Graham Bayne is a Scottish professional footballer who currently plays for Dundee.-Career:Bayne joined Inverness Caley Thistle from local rivals Ross County, having previously played for Dundee, Raith Rovers and Arbroath... (78) |
Lovell Steve Lovell Stephen William Henry "Steve" Lovell is a former English footballer who played as a striker.-Portsmouth:... (90) |
5,744 | BBC Sport | ||
| 13.01.2007 | Pittodrie | SPL | Lovell Steve Lovell Stephen William Henry "Steve" Lovell is a former English footballer who played as a striker.-Portsmouth:... (90+3) |
Rankin John Rankin (footballer) John Rankin is a Scottish footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Scottish Premier League club Dundee United.-Early career:... (86) |
10,300 | BBC Sport | ||
| 2007-08 | 21.10.2007 | Caledonian Stadium | SPL | Wyness Dennis Wyness Dennis Wyness is a Scottish association football player, who has played either as an attacking midfielder or as a striker.Wyness currently plays for Peterhead, and has previously played for Aberdeen, Inverness CT, Hearts, St... (58) |
Young Derek Young Derek Young is a Scottish professional footballer currently playing for Greenock Morton after leaving Grindavík.-Career:Young started his career with Aberdeen before having spells with Dunfermline Athletic, St... (8), Tokely Ross Tokely Ross Tokely is a Scottish professional football player, who currently plays for Scottish Premier League side Inverness Caledonian Thistle. Tokely, who signed for Inverness in 1996 from Highland League club Huntly, is the club's longest serving player and holds their appearance record... (68 o.g. Own goal An own net occurs in goal-scoring games when a player scores a goal that is registered against his or her own team. It is usually accidental, and may be a result of an attempt at defensive play that failed or was spoiled by opponents.... ) |
6,023 | BBC Sport | |
| 31.10.2007 | Pittodrie | League Cup | Nicholson Barry Nicholson Barry Nicholson is a Scottish professional footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Preston North End.-Early years:... (10 pen. Penalty kick A penalty kick is a type of direct free kick in association football, taken from twelve yards out from goal and with only the goalkeeper of the defending team between the penalty taker and the goal.Penalty kicks are performed during normal play... 21 pen. Penalty kick A penalty kick is a type of direct free kick in association football, taken from twelve yards out from goal and with only the goalkeeper of the defending team between the penalty taker and the goal.Penalty kicks are performed during normal play... 78), Miller Lee Miller (footballer) Lee John Miller is a Scottish footballer who currently plays as a striker for Football League One club Carlisle United.Miller was born in Lanark, Scotland and began his career at before moving to in 2003. After a poor first season at Bristol City, he joined on loan in 2005. That same year, he... (45) |
Bayne Graham Bayne Graham Bayne is a Scottish professional footballer who currently plays for Dundee.-Career:Bayne joined Inverness Caley Thistle from local rivals Ross County, having previously played for Dundee, Raith Rovers and Arbroath... (68) |
7,270 | BBC Sport | ||
| 02.01.2008 | Pittodrie | SPL | Nicholson Barry Nicholson Barry Nicholson is a Scottish professional footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Preston North End.-Early years:... (83 pen. Penalty kick A penalty kick is a type of direct free kick in association football, taken from twelve yards out from goal and with only the goalkeeper of the defending team between the penalty taker and the goal.Penalty kicks are performed during normal play... ) |
13,372 | BBC Sport | |||
| 29.03.2008 | Caledonian Stadium | SPL | Bus Dave Bus David "Dave" Bus is a Dutch professional football defender who is currently with Go Ahead Eagles, having signed for them in the summer of 2008.... (21 o.g. Own goal An own net occurs in goal-scoring games when a player scores a goal that is registered against his or her own team. It is usually accidental, and may be a result of an attempt at defensive play that failed or was spoiled by opponents.... ), Duncan Russell Duncan Russell Duncan is a Scottish professional footballer currently with Ross County.Russell joined Inverness from Aberdeen in 2001, and has since played in over 200 games. During the month of May, Russell was told that he, along with fellow Inverness legend Grant Munro, was told he would not have his... (40), McBain Roy McBain Roy Adam McBain is a professional footballer currently playing for Peterhead.-Career:McBain began his career with Dundee United, making a single appearance early in the 1993-94 season. Released at the end of the season, McBain moved 'across the road' to Scottish First Division neighbours Dundee,... (57) |
Aluko Sone Aluko Omatsone "Sone" Aluko is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for Scottish Premier League club Rangers. Aluko began his career at Birmingham City but failed to make any league appearances. He joined Aberdeen on loan in the 2007–2008 season and was loaned to Blackpool at the... (7), Nicholson Barry Nicholson Barry Nicholson is a Scottish professional footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Preston North End.-Early years:... (45), Miller Lee Miller (footballer) Lee John Miller is a Scottish footballer who currently plays as a striker for Football League One club Carlisle United.Miller was born in Lanark, Scotland and began his career at before moving to in 2003. After a poor first season at Bristol City, he joined on loan in 2005. That same year, he... (53), Maguire Chris Maguire Christopher Jack "Chris" Maguire is a Scottish professional footballer who currently plays for English Championship side Derby County after agreeing a three year deal.-Aberdeen:... (90+3) |
5,655 | BBC Sport | ||
| 2008-09 | 29.08.2008 | Pittodrie | SPL | Barrowman Andrew Barrowman Andrew Barrowman is a Scottish footballer who plays as a forward for Scottish Premier League club Dunfermline Athletic.-Birmingham:... (27), McBain Roy McBain Roy Adam McBain is a professional footballer currently playing for Peterhead.-Career:McBain began his career with Dundee United, making a single appearance early in the 1993-94 season. Released at the end of the season, McBain moved 'across the road' to Scottish First Division neighbours Dundee,... (90) |
12,659 | BBC Sport | ||
| 20.12.2008 | Caledonian Stadium | SPL | Mulgrew Charles Mulgrew Charles Patrick "Charlie" Mulgrew is a Scottish footballer who currently plays for Scottish Premier League club Celtic. He is primarily a centre back, but he can also play as a left winger or left back... (6), McDonald (51), Mackie Darren Mackie Darren Graham Mackie is a Scottish footballer who plays as a striker for Aberdeen in the Scottish Premier League. He is currently the club's top Scottish Premier League goalscorer, with 57 goals.... (56) |
5,862 | BBC Sport | |||
| 11.04.2009 | Pittodrie | SPL | McDonald (79) | 11,114 | BBC Sport | |||
| 2010-11 | 02.10.2010 | Caledonian Stadium | SPL | Hayes Jonathan Hayes Jonathan "Jonny" Hayes is an Irish footballer who currently plays as a left winger for Scottish Premier League club Inverness Caledonian Thistle.-Early career:... (19), Rooney Adam Rooney Adam Rooney is an Irish footballer, who plays as a striker for Championship side Birmingham City. He previously played for Stoke City, spent spells on loan at Yeovil Town, Chesterfield and Bury, and was a regular first-team member for Inverness Caledonian Thistle.-Stoke City:Rooney signed for... (61) |
6,144 | BBC Sport | ||
| 09.11.2010 | Pittodrie | SPL | Velicka Andrius Velicka Andrius Velička is a Lithuanian professional association footballer who plays for FK Ekranas. He also plays for the Lithuania national team.-FBK Kaunas:... (49) |
Rooney Adam Rooney Adam Rooney is an Irish footballer, who plays as a striker for Championship side Birmingham City. He previously played for Stoke City, spent spells on loan at Yeovil Town, Chesterfield and Bury, and was a regular first-team member for Inverness Caledonian Thistle.-Stoke City:Rooney signed for... (34 pen. Penalty kick A penalty kick is a type of direct free kick in association football, taken from twelve yards out from goal and with only the goalkeeper of the defending team between the penalty taker and the goal.Penalty kicks are performed during normal play... ), Munro (81) |
5,917 | BBC Sport | ||
| 26.01.2011 | Caledonian Stadium | SPL | Jack Ryan Jack Ryan Jack is a Scottish professional football midfielder who plays for Scottish Premier League club Aberdeen.-Aberdeen:... (44), Blackman Nick Blackman Nicholas Alexander "Nick" Blackman is an English footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League side Blackburn Rovers.- Early life :Blackman attended the King David School as well as Phillips High School in Manchester... (49) |
4,468 | BBC Sport | |||
| 30.04.2011 | Pittodrie | SPL | Pawlett Peter Pawlett Peter Ian Pawlett , is a professional footballer currently playing for Scottish Premier League club Aberdeen.-Club career:... (75) |
6,280 | BBC Sport |
Head to head results
| Competition | Aberdeen wins | Draws | Inverness CT wins | Aberdeen goals | Inverness CT goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPL | 10 | 6 | 3 | 23 | 16 |
| Scottish Cup | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| Scottish League Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Overall | 14 | 8 | 3 | 36 | 19 |