Back Derbi de Córcega Spanish Rivalités dans le football en Corse French Derby della Corsica Italian Dérbi da Córsega Portuguese Korsika derbisi Turkish
| Other names | Corsica derby |
|---|---|
| Location |  Corsica |
| Teams | |
| First meeting | Ajaccio 1–3 Bastia Division 1 (28 November 1965) |
| Latest meeting | Bastia 4–0 Ajaccio Ligue 2 (11 January 2025) |
| Next meeting | TBC |
| Stadiums | Stade François Coty (AC Ajaccio) Stade Armand-Cesari (SC Bastia) |
| Statistics | |
| Meetings total | 42 |
| Most wins | SC Bastia (23) |
| Largest victory | Bastia 6–0 Ajaccio (20 May 1966) 1965–66 French Division 1 |
The Derby Corse (English: Corsica derby) is a rivalry in French football between AC Ajaccio and SC Bastia, the two biggest clubs on the island of Corsica.[1] The rivalry is intensified by the existing geographical rivalry of the island. Ajaccio is the capital of the island and largest city, as well as capital of the southern Corse-du-Sud department, while Bastia is the second city of the island and capital of the northern Haute-Corse department.
After a two-year absence the league fixtures returned to the calendar in the 2012–13 Ligue 1 season.[2][3] After crowd trouble during 2012–13 season the fixtures of the following season were to be played behind closed doors at neutral venues. The first league fixture (Ajaccio at home) was played in Istres, Bastia played their punishment in Martigues in a Coupe de la Ligue fixture. It was agreed that the Bastia league fixture would be played at the usual Armand-Cesari but that Ajaccio fans would not be admitted. The game had extra significance as Ajaccio required a win to avoid relegation. Despite Ajaccio taking the lead in the 4th minute Bastia drew level on 32 minutes before scoring a last minute winner to relegate ACA.
On 26 October 2024, the fixture was suspended during the 42nd minute due to fan trouble in the stands. However, the game was eventually abandoned due to heavy rainfall. The fixture was replayed on 3 December 2024, with the result being a 0–0 draw.[4]
- ^ "The derby that divides an island". BBC Sport. 11 March 2022.
- ^ "Le derby… en Ligue 1 !" (in French). SC Bastia. 20 May 2012. Archived from the original on 23 February 2014. Retrieved 11 July 2012.
- ^ "L1 : Les équipes" (in French). SC Bastia. 21 May 2012. Archived from the original on 23 February 2014. Retrieved 11 July 2012.
- ^ "Ajaccio 0 - 0 Bastia". ESPN. Retrieved 11 January 2025.