Historically the rivalry between

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and

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football clubs, the two biggest in

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the capital of

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, has been followed by many football fans and much spectacle either on the pitch, or on stands between

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and Guerrils. Matches between these two teams have a long history and have almost always made the first page news in the country. Between years 2008-13, following Partizani's relegation, and also during 2017-18 season with Tirana's relegation to a lower division, the derby faded away for a while until its return during the 2018–19 season. KF Partizani have a historical advantage of 22 wins in the

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. However, Tirana has a superior record overall in the last 30 seasons and lead in the overall cup statistics with two more ties won. Supporters of both teams are mainly local people of the city, however traditionally KF Tirana is considered a middle and upper class club supported by the downtown, with right-wing political tendencies, whereas Partizani is traditionally associated with the working class support from the suburbs, with left-wing political tendencies. Both teams have a great deal of supporters from other cities of Albania, as well as worldwide.

Win–loss totals

Albanian Superior League

Albanian Cup

League & Cup total

All matches

Kategoria Superiore

¹In the 19th week match 17 Nëntori - Partizani played on the pitch ended 2:1. Teams were both awarded 0-3 loss on that match, a decision of AFA.
²The 33rd week match was originally scheduled for the 2 May 2020, but was the postponed to 10 July as the championship of the 2019-20 season was then suspended, due to a pandemic of COVID-19 in Albania.

League placements

''The league placement table shows the results of KF Tirana and Partizani Tirana, when they played in

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.'' • Total: Partizani 40 times higher, KF Tirana 34 times higher.

Top goalscorers

References

External links

KF Tirana - Partizani Tirana, A Derby of History ''(Youtube)''

Results of the derby, starting of 1997
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