West Country derby
A West Country derby is a sporting fixture involving teams from the West Country, in England.
Football
The term has been used to describe matches between any two of the following clubs:
- Bath City, Bristol City, Bristol Rovers, Cheltenham Town, Exeter City, Forest Green Rovers, Plymouth Argyle, Swindon Town, Taunton Town, Torquay United, Truro City, Weymouth and Yeovil Town.
Rugby
West Country derby is also a phrase used in rugby, one of the fiercest rivalries is between Bath and Gloucester.[1]
Another rivalry in this category is between the Bristol Bears and the Exeter Chiefs
- Bath vs Gloucester
| Team | Played | Games Won | Draws | Games Lost | Points For | Points Against | Point Difference |
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| Bath Rugby | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 10 | +8 |
| Gloucester Rugby | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 18 | –8 |
Cricket
Games between Somerset and Gloucestershire can be referred to as a West Country derby.[2]
- Summary of Results
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| Matches played | Gloucestershire wins | Somerset wins | Draws |
| 33 | 14 | 19 | – |
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Bristol City Football Club
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