When was the first East Midlands Derby match between Derby County and Nottingham Forest?

The first East Midlands Derby match between Derby County and Nottingham Forest took place on 4th October 1884. This first match was held at the Racecourse Ground in Derby and resulted in a 3-2 win for Derby County.

The East Midlands Derby is one of the oldest and most fiercely contested rivalries in English football. The two teams have met over 140 times in all competitions since that first meeting in 1884. Derby County have had the upper hand in the rivalry, winning more of the matches between the two clubs than Nottingham Forest.

This rivalry has been ongoing throughout the clubs’ respective histories, with the East Midlands Derby often being considered one of the most entertaining and passionate derbies in English football. The East Midlands Derby has been an integral part of the history of both clubs and continues to be a major point of contention between the two sides.