Derby de la Garonne

The Derby de la Garonne (French pronunciation: [døbi də la ɡaʁɔn], Garonne Derby) is a football match contested between French clubs FC Girondins de Bordeaux and Toulouse FC.[1] The derby is so-named because Bordeaux and Toulouse are the two major clubs that play in cities that are along the Garonne River. The consistency and competitiveness of the rivalry developed following Toulouse's return to Ligue 1 after being administratively relegated to the Championnat National in 2001.

Derby de la Garonne
Other namesGaronne Derby
LocaleBordeaux / Toulouse, France
TeamsBordeaux and Toulouse
First meeting20 October 1946
Latest meetingToulouse 1–3 Bordeaux
Ligue 1
(5 October 2019)
Statistics
Most winsBordeaux (41)
Largest victoryToulouse 4–0 Bordeaux
(12 March 2016)

Bordeaux and the current incarnation of Toulouse first met on 20 October 1946 and, due to the clubs' proximity to each other, being separated by 244 kilometres (152 mi), a competitive rivalry developed. Notable matches the teams contested include a 3–1 victory for Toulouse on the final day of the 2006–07 season which placed Toulouse in third place, which gave the club a qualification spot in the following year's UEFA Champions League. The following season, Bordeaux recorded a 4–3 victory over Toulouse at home. Bordeaux initially took a 3–0 lead into halftime on two goals from Wendel and one from Alou Diarra. However, in a span of 14 minutes in the second half, striker Johan Elmander of Toulouse converted a hat trick to even the match at 3–3. Four minutes from then, Wendel netted the game-winning goal. The match also was notable due in part to referee Bertrand Layec's issuing of nine yellow cards.[2]

The Derby de la Garonne can also refer to matches involving local clubs within the city of Toulouse. Local amateur clubs such as Blagnac FC, Toulouse Rodéo, Balma SC, and Toulouse Fontaines contest similar Derby de la Garonne matches.[3]

Summary of results

As of 5 October 2019
Bordeaux wins Draws Toulouse wins Bordeaux goals Toulouse goals
Ligue 1 392324120102
Coupe de France 10021
Coupe de la Ligue 10031
Total 412424125104

Honours

Table correct as of 5 February 2020
Team Ligue 1 Ligue 2 Coupe de France Coupe de la Ligue Trophée des Champions UEFA Intertoto Cup Total
Bordeaux 6 1 4 3 3 1 18
Toulouse 0 3 0 0 0 0 3

References

  1. "Didot-Gourcuff, le duel breton du derby de la Garonne" (in French). Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 5 March 2009. Retrieved 6 August 2010.
  2. "Bordeaux v. Toulouse Match Report" (in French). Ligue de Football Professionnel. 2 December 2007. Archived from the original on 13 March 2012. Retrieved 6 August 2010.
  3. "Statu quo dans le Derby de la Garonne" (in French). Blagnac FC. 22 December 2005. Archived from the original on 8 July 2011. Retrieved 6 August 2010.
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