| Other names | The oldest derby The first derby |
|---|---|
| Sport | Football |
| Location | Sheffield |
| Teams | |
| First meeting | 26 December 1860 Hallam F.C. 0–2 Sheffield F.C. Sandygate Road |
Rules derby (or Sheffield derby) is a football derby played in Sheffield, England between Sheffield F.C. and Hallam F.C. It was first played on 26 December 1860[1] and is the oldest football fixture in the world. The name refers to the fact that the fixture was originally played under the Sheffield Rules.