Locale Istanbul, Turkey Most wins Fenerbahçe SK (130) | Meetings total 342 | |
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Teams Beşiktaş JK
Fenerbahçe SK First meeting 22 November 1924; 92 years ago (1924-11-22) Latest meeting Beşiktaş 0–1 Fenerbahçe (3 February 2017) | ||
Beşiktaş JK–Fenerbahçe SK is a Turkish football rivalry involving two of the most successful clubs in the Süper Lig. It is also a local derby, one of many involving Istanbul clubs. The fixture is almost a century in existence and has developed into an intense and often bitter one, traditionally attracting large attendances.
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History
The first game played between the two sides was a friendly game on Friday, 28 November 1924. The game, staged at Taksim Stadium, finished 4–0 in favour of Fenerbahçe. Beşiktaş achieved their first victory over Fenerbahçe when they defeated them 4–2 in a friendly game on Friday, 26 October 1928.
Fan's rivalry
Beşiktaş JK and Fenerbahçe SK are among the most popular Turkish clubs; both sides have large fanbases that follow them in domestic and international matches. Football hooliganism is a very common phenomenon between their fans in recent years, featuring anything from breaking seats, cursing, fighting, fireworks and street rioting.
Football rivalry
Both clubs compete each other for the title of the most successful football club in Turkey. Fenerbahçe SK is the more successful of the two having won 66 official titles compared to the 56 titles of Beşiktaş JK. Fenerbahçe SK has also been more successful in their head-to-head fixtures.
Culture
The clubs originate from two different sides of the Bosphorus. Beşiktaş JK were founded in Beşiktaş, on the European side of Istanbul. Fenerbahçe SK were founded in Kadıköy that is located in the Asian side of Istanbul. Both clubs naturally draw the majority of their support from the side of the city that they're native to, but maintain a significant majority of support drawn from the rest of Turkey.
Supporters
A poll involving 1.4 million people asked for the team the support in Turkey by bilyoner.com showed that alongside Galatasaray with 35%, Fenerbahçe with 34% and Beşiktaş with 19% make up most fans.
Head-to-head ranking in Süper Lig
• Total: Beşiktaş 20 times higher, Fenerbahçe 37 times higher.
Head to Head
As of 10 February 2017
Most appearances
Last update: 7 October 2012
Top scorers
Last update: 7 October 2012