The Dalian derby is a name given to a football derby contested by any two teams in the city of Dalian, China. The term specifically refers to individual matches between the teams, but can also be used to describe the general rivalry between the different clubs. Dalian Shide against Dalian Aerbin are ranked as the most ferocious Dalian Derbies.[1]
As of 2024 season, there are two clubs in the Chinese Super League, China League One and China League Two that play in Dalian:
Dalian Shide F.C., established in 1983, is a former professional football club based in Dalian with the longest history in the city, other former football clubs based in Dalian in the highest league include Dalian Professional F.C. (CSL 2012–2014, 2018–2023). Huochetou F.C., Dalian Yiteng F.C.(Jia-B 1995), Dalian Shunfa F.C.(Jia-B 1996), Liaoning F.C.(Jia-B 1998), Dalian Sidelong F.C.(Jia-B 2002), Dalian Changbo F.C.(China League One 2004−2005), Dalian Transcendence F.C. (China League One 2016−2018) were formerly in the second-tier league.
| Date | Competition | Home team | Result | Away team | Location | Attendance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2012.3.18 | Dalian Aerbin | 3−3 | Dalian Shide | Jinzhou Stadium | 25,791 | |
| 2 | 2012.7.14 | Dalian Shide | 3−2 | Dalian Aerbin | Jinzhou Stadium | 28,921 | |
| Date | Competition | Home team | Result | Away team | Location | Attendance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2016.4.10 | Dalian Transcendence | 0−2 | Dalian Yifang | Jinzhou Stadium | 17,721 | |
| 2 | 2016.7.23 | Dalian Yifang | 1−2 | Dalian Transcendence | Dalian Sports Center Stadium | 20,392 | |
| 3 | 2017.6.10 | Dalian Transcendence | 2−4 | Dalian Yifang | Jinzhou Stadium | 15,772 | |
| 4 | 2017.10.15 | Dalian Yifang | 2−1 | Dalian Transcendence | Dalian Sports Center Stadium | 24,981 | |