What other teams are considered rivals of Derby County?

Derby County's main rival is considered to be their local rivals Nottingham Forest. The two clubs are located just 30 miles apart and have a long history of rivalry. Fixtures between the two have been dubbed the East Midlands Derby and have been played as far back as 1884.

Another rival of Derby County is Leeds United. The two clubs have faced each other several times over the years, and the rivalry began when Leeds poached Derby manager Brian Clough in 1974. Since then, the two clubs have faced off in several instances, with Leeds coming out on top in the majority of encounters.

Finally, Derby County's other rival is Sheffield Wednesday. The two clubs have a long history of rivalry, beginning in the late 19th century when the clubs faced off in the FA Cup. The rivalry between the two clubs has been particularly intense in recent years and the two have faced off several times in the League Cup and FA Cup.